Veterans of Foreign Wars
Coverage of Veterans of Foreign Wars in the Nexus archive.
- Christopher Gallant wins Democratic primary in New York’s 1st congressional district
Christopher Gallant secured the Democratic nomination for New York’s 1st Congressional District with 63% of the vote, defeating Lukas Ventouras. He will face Republican Rep. Nick LaLota in the November general election, with a Democratic win expected to mark the party’s first capture of the district seat in 12 years.
- Compromise crumbles to fix Louisiana’s veteran claims assistance law
A compromise to fix Louisiana's 2024 veteran claims assistance law, which was ruled unconstitutional, failed in the 2026 legislative session. Senate Bill 208, aimed at legalizing unaccredited claims consultants, collapsed after a closed-door rewrite removed key provisions, leading to divided votes in the House and Senate. The dispute centers on whether veterans should pay unaccredited consultants for disability benefit assistance, with federal law requiring accreditation for such services.