Author: Donovan Slack, USA TODAY

They had been buried in different countries. Now they are at the Normandy American Cemetery, where thousands are expected for the 75th anniversary.

Six of the largest veterans groups call for an end to the stalemate that has led to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

Internal documents obtained by USA TODAY detail a VA police officer’s attempt to detain a 66-year-old veteran, who died after the encounter.