VA to end D.C. holiday tree display due to budget and religious neutrality.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has announced plans to discontinue its long-standing holiday tradition of displaying a large Christmas tree at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., citing budget constraints and a push for greater religious neutrality. The decision, effective this year, marks a shift from decades of annual celebrations and has drawn mixed reactions from veterans' groups and the public. The VA said the move aligns with federal guidelines on separating government functions from religious observances.