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The Trumps honor US veterans during wreath-laying ceremony
Trump, Melania Trump and JD Vance joined the ceremony as the VA said it processed a record 3.1 million disability claims in fiscal year 2026.
At Arlington National Cemetery, President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President Vance, and Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins will participate in the National Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony, where Trump will deliver remarks.
On Tuesday, President Trump issued a proclamation designating Veterans Day, calling on Americans to honor those who have worn the uniform; federal offices and Veterans Affairs clinics are closed for the holiday.
Veterans Affairs processed a record 3.1 million disability claims in fiscal year 2026, while officials report the claims backlog has been reduced by more than 70 percent and 47 new health-care facilities have opened.
The House of Representatives voted 211-204 to refer articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, with Rep Thomas Massie's resolution centered on military operations in Iran.
With Democrats set to control both chambers in January, incoming leaders plan broader oversight of defense and Veterans Affairs programs, while service organizations urge action on military retirement pay for combat-disabled retirees.