Leo Shane III
@leoshane.bsky.social
As seen on Twitter -- Deputy editor for Military Times, former vets reporter for Stars & Stripes. Philly sports fan trapped in DC. Don't judge me by past or future haircuts. https://www.militarytimes.com/author/leo-shane-iii/
Breaking VA news -- Trump's pick for UnderSec for Benefits, Karen Brazell, has withdrawn her name for the post. Leaves a big question about who will take on the leadership role. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
October 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Breaking VA news -- Trump's pick for UnderSec for Benefits, Karen Brazell, has withdrawn her name for the post. Leaves a big question about who will take on the leadership role. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
Hopefully those sources will keep calling as I head over to join the @politico.com defense team, which is an incredible opportunity.
September 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Hopefully those sources will keep calling as I head over to join the @politico.com defense team, which is an incredible opportunity.
Happening now: @repmarktakano.bsky.social, Sen Blumenthal, Rep Brownley and veterans advocates protesting @DeptVetAffairs proposed rule change dumping access to abortion care. Takano calls it a matter of veterans health and safety.
September 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Happening now: @repmarktakano.bsky.social, Sen Blumenthal, Rep Brownley and veterans advocates protesting @DeptVetAffairs proposed rule change dumping access to abortion care. Takano calls it a matter of veterans health and safety.
July 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Lots of news today, but this House Dems roundtable now on veterans housing support is worth noting. The issue is becoming a friction point between the parties, with veterans groups trying to push for both reforms and continued support of current programs.
June 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Lots of news today, but this House Dems roundtable now on veterans housing support is worth noting. The issue is becoming a friction point between the parties, with veterans groups trying to push for both reforms and continued support of current programs.
Happening now — VA Sec Collins testified before the Senate Approps Committee on the FY26 budget request. Live here: www.appropriations.senate.gov/hearings/a-r...
June 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Happening now — VA Sec Collins testified before the Senate Approps Committee on the FY26 budget request. Live here: www.appropriations.senate.gov/hearings/a-r...
Presser now at VFWHQ with Sen Blumenthal pushing for more support for military sexual trauma victims — concerns the bipartisan Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act.
June 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Presser now at VFWHQ with Sen Blumenthal pushing for more support for military sexual trauma victims — concerns the bipartisan Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act.
The #Unite4Veterans rally on the National Mall officially kicks off at the top of the hour — crowd is starting to gather now, with signs and shirts protesting the administration’s proposed cuts to VA.
June 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The #Unite4Veterans rally on the National Mall officially kicks off at the top of the hour — crowd is starting to gather now, with signs and shirts protesting the administration’s proposed cuts to VA.
More vets rallies today — women vets holding a presser outside the Capitol now to highlight “a harmful rollback of women’s roles and recognition” in the military and at VA. With @houlahan.house.gov @repgoodlander.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
More vets rallies today — women vets holding a presser outside the Capitol now to highlight “a harmful rollback of women’s roles and recognition” in the military and at VA. With @houlahan.house.gov @repgoodlander.bsky.social
Press conference now on psychiatric medication overprescription and veteran suicide — with Rep Jack Bergman, VFW and others. #nomoredeadfriends
June 5, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Press conference now on psychiatric medication overprescription and veteran suicide — with Rep Jack Bergman, VFW and others. #nomoredeadfriends
Happening now: VA Sec Doug Collins speaking to the #NCHV2025 conference, discussing help for homeless veterans. @nchvorg.bsky.social
May 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Happening now: VA Sec Doug Collins speaking to the #NCHV2025 conference, discussing help for homeless veterans. @nchvorg.bsky.social
Happening now: #NCHV2025 kicks off this morning with panels on ways to support vets experiencing homelessness. VA Sec Collins set to address the group Friday morning. @nchvorg.bsky.social
May 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Happening now: #NCHV2025 kicks off this morning with panels on ways to support vets experiencing homelessness. VA Sec Collins set to address the group Friday morning. @nchvorg.bsky.social
Happening now: Democratic lawmakers and veterans groups rally for action on the Major Richard Star Act, reforming how veterans disability benefits are paid out. Legislation has been stalled for years. @SenBlumenthal @RepRaulRuizMD
May 21, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Happening now: Democratic lawmakers and veterans groups rally for action on the Major Richard Star Act, reforming how veterans disability benefits are paid out. Legislation has been stalled for years. @SenBlumenthal @RepRaulRuizMD
Elizabeth Dole Foundation hosting its annual convening today on veterans caregiver issues. VA Sec Collins is scheduled to speak this morning.
May 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Elizabeth Dole Foundation hosting its annual convening today on veterans caregiver issues. VA Sec Collins is scheduled to speak this morning.
Happening now: @iava @TAPSorg @GIBillRights holding a presser on Republican attempts to repeal the 90/10 rule regarding veterans education benefits. Background here: www.airforcetimes.com/education-tr...
May 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Happening now: @iava @TAPSorg @GIBillRights holding a presser on Republican attempts to repeal the 90/10 rule regarding veterans education benefits. Background here: www.airforcetimes.com/education-tr...
House Dems presser now voicing concerns about potential/ongoing reductions to VA medical care due to department mandates and rollbacks. VA Sec Collins has strongly refuted the reports. @RepDeluzio @RepHoulahan @RepTedLieu @RepGoodlander and more.
May 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
House Dems presser now voicing concerns about potential/ongoing reductions to VA medical care due to department mandates and rollbacks. VA Sec Collins has strongly refuted the reports. @RepDeluzio @RepHoulahan @RepTedLieu @RepGoodlander and more.
Happening now — @commondefense rally with Dem lawmakers to protest proposed staff/contract cuts at VA.
May 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Happening now — @commondefense rally with Dem lawmakers to protest proposed staff/contract cuts at VA.
VA Sec Collins now making his first appearance before Congress since his confirmation hearing in January. Expect some tough questions about proposed staff/program cuts.
May 6, 2025 at 3:44 PM
VA Sec Collins now making his first appearance before Congress since his confirmation hearing in January. Expect some tough questions about proposed staff/program cuts.
Full @DAVHQ statement on Trump proposal to rename Veterans Day as Victory Day for WWI: www.militarytimes.com/news/pentago...
May 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Full @DAVHQ statement on Trump proposal to rename Veterans Day as Victory Day for WWI: www.militarytimes.com/news/pentago...
Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber (second from left) speaking now on a BlueStarFamily panel discussing ways to support veterans in higher education.
April 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber (second from left) speaking now on a BlueStarFamily panel discussing ways to support veterans in higher education.
Lines to get in congressional office buildings are like this nearly every morning now. Seems like more people than ever are trying to meet with lawmakers at a time that Congress is doing less than ever.
April 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Lines to get in congressional office buildings are like this nearly every morning now. Seems like more people than ever are trying to meet with lawmakers at a time that Congress is doing less than ever.
Still on the Senate Armed Services schedule for next week ...
April 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Still on the Senate Armed Services schedule for next week ...
Protestors here are promising more lawsuits, more rallies to make sure LGBTQ+ vets rights and services are protected.
March 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Protestors here are promising more lawsuits, more rallies to make sure LGBTQ+ vets rights and services are protected.
Transgender vets and LGBTQ advocates gathering outside VA headquarters this morning to protest policy changes cutting care/support options for minority groups in the community.
March 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Transgender vets and LGBTQ advocates gathering outside VA headquarters this morning to protest policy changes cutting care/support options for minority groups in the community.
As the Senate preps votes on a budget bill to keep the government open, a few of these signs are out at the veterans protest outside the Capitol.
March 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
As the Senate preps votes on a budget bill to keep the government open, a few of these signs are out at the veterans protest outside the Capitol.