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Officials launch task force to root out ‘anti-Christian bias’ in VA

The move follows an order by President Donald Trump to look for evidence of discrimination against Christians throughout the federal government.

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Senate leaders set May 7 hearing to review VA budget, reform plans

VA Secretary Dog Collins will face sharp questions about his department overhaul efforts from the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee next month.

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Nurses rally outside VA hospitals to highlight staff cuts, vacancies

VA nurses across the U.S. are protesting Trump administration moves that they say endanger the health of veterans and federal workers.

VA's 80,000 staffing cut goal 'not the actual number' to be cut says House Veterans' Chairman

Rep. Mike Bost, Chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, says the VA's staff reduction goals are just an opening bid for a future plan.

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House vets chairman backs VA staffing cuts but promises oversight

Rep. Mike Bost said he trusts that administration plans to dramatically reduce the VA workforce will not cut into veterans benefits and care.

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VA plans to cut hundreds of payroll jobs at regional medical sites

The decision to cut about 300 medical center payroll jobs and move about 300 more are part of broader efforts to reduce the size of the VA workforce.

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DOD issues guidance to advance civilian workforce overhaul

DOD civilian employee roles that do not facilitate "lethality" should be assessed for restructuring or elimination, the memo states.

2 weeks ago

VA secretary to testify on department budget needs, workforce cuts

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 7, 2025.

3 weeks ago

‘There’s a war on vets’: Dems launch plans to counter Trump’s VA moves

Democratic lawmakers vow to block bills, slow nominations and hold their own hearings to protest planned cuts to veterans programs.

3 weeks ago

Sen. Ruben Gallego to block VA nominations until plans to cut staff are dropped

Marine Corps vet lawmaker says Trump administration is harming veterans' benefits with plans to change VA.

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Senator vows to hold all VA nominees over planned staff cuts

Plans to cut more than 80,000 staffers from VA offices would severely hurt benefits delivery, said Arizona Democrat Sen. Ruben Gallego, a Marine Corps vet.

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VA unveils next 13 sites for electronic health record rollout

VA planners want to speed the rollout of their controversial electronic health records overhaul project with more than a dozen new sites in 2026.

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Some VA employees’ overtime pay will be delayed by software problems

Software handling timecards for VA employees has been malfunctioning for nearly a week, prompting concerns about paycheck delays.

4 weeks ago

Senate Democrats plan ‘shadow hearings’ on controversial VA cuts

The move comes as VA Secretary Doug Collins has accused Democrats of creating panic over planned department reforms.

4 weeks ago

Almost 21,000 DOD employees approved to resign amid workforce cuts

The number is less than half of the 5-8% cut in civilian employees the Pentagon is pursuing.

5 weeks ago

Shipyards, military clinics exempted from Pentagon hiring freeze

Advocates praised defense leaders for excluding shipyard workers and other key readiness jobs from a department-wide hiring freeze.

5 weeks ago

VA leaders announce end to all transgender-related care for vets

Department leaders promised to continue to provide necessary care to transgender veterans even after the rule changes.

5 weeks ago

Judge orders return of dismissed probationary workers at VA, DOD

Thousands of federal employees could be reinstated to their government jobs following the ruling.

6 weeks ago

GOP senators eye legislative guardrails as VA prepares mass job cuts

GOP Senate leaders said they are working with VA officials on ways to ensure that plans to cut 80,000 jobs don't dismantle department services.

6 weeks ago

Marine retiree shares a warning about this Tricare payment problem

A Marine Corps retiree has a warning for other Tricare beneficiaries about a problem that could be putting their health care coverage at risk.

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Stopgap budget bill includes extra funds for military, VA programs

The six-month budget bill must be approved by lawmakers before Friday night to avoid a partial government shutdown.

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Illinois Rep. Mike Bost, Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, lays out how he sees changes coming to the VA under the new administration.

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