VA secretary says DOGE streamlining operations, not cutting benefits
Secretary of Veteran's Affairs Doug Collins discusses how DOGE cuts are impacting the nation's retired military members on 'The Faulkner Focus.'
Republican Rep. Tom Barrett raises concerns about Trump's VA layoffs
The newly elected Michigan congressman, a veteran himself, said well-performing employees should be reinstated.
Some Pittsburgh-area VA employees among those fired
According to lawmakers, 2,400 VA employees were fired, but as to how many in Pittsburgh, that's something that's not out in the public. Federal government sources know some were p
VA pauses billions in cuts lauded by Musk as lawmakers and veterans decry loss of critical care
The Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily suspended billions of dollars in contract cuts after an uproar that critical veterans health services were harmed, lawmakers and veterans service org
Wisconsin Democrats condemn Elon Musk-driven initiative to fire VA employees
The terminations are part of the Department of Government Efficiency's initiative, led by Elon Musk, to reduce the federal workforce and eliminate waste. Wisconsin Democrats, including Sen. Tammy Baldwin,
Latest purge at VA hits medical center support staff: ‘Definitely going to hinder care’
Congress members are not convinced the layoffs were warranted, with bipartisan lawmakers demanding clarity on the extent of the cuts and their impact on services.
‘Cuts like these move us in the wrong direction’ — Veterans groups raise alarm in response to VA firings
The Department of Veterans Affairs has fired more than 2,400 employees in February as part of a wider government effort to reduce spending.
Dozens march, chant outside Detroit VA during rally on behalf of fired federal workers
Dozens marched and chanted in front of a Veterans Affairs medical center in Detroit on behalf of federal workers who have lost their jobs as part of the White House’s government downsizing efforts (AP
VA begins reversing contract cancellations that support medical care, facilities
A day after the VA celebrated about $2B in savings on canceled contracts, it began reversing some that may have affected medical care, according to agency records.
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Star Power: Retired Top Officers Join Lawsuit for Homeless Veteran Housing on Los Angeles VA Campus
Adm. William McRaven and two other retired four-star officers have joined a lawsuit to force the Department of Veterans Affairs to build more housing for homeless veterans on the grounds of the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center.
VA pauses cuts to workforce, but here are resources for Veterans in Northeast Florida
Starting Feb. 13, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced more than 2,400 employees were dismissed but have since paused those cuts.
Spokane VA confirms local workers have been laid off after returning to office
KREM 2 News has confirmed that local employees with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane have been laid off. Bret C. Bowers, public affairs officer with the Spokane VA Medical Center,