‘There’s a war on vets’: Dems launch plans to counter Trump’s VA movesDemocratic lawmakers vow to block bills, slow nominations and hold their own hearings to protest planned cuts to veterans programs.By Leo Shane III6 hours ago
Some VA employees’ overtime pay will be delayed by software problemsSoftware handling timecards for VA employees has been malfunctioning for nearly a week, prompting concerns about paycheck delays.By Leo Shane III7 days 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.By Leo Shane III9 days ago
GOP senators eye legislative guardrails as VA prepares mass job cutsGOP 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.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Senator invites fired VA inspector general as guest for Trump speechMichael Missal served as the VA's top watchdog for eight years, during which he identified $45 billion in potential savings and questionable expenditures.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
VA claims $2B in savings from contract cuts — then reverses course Critics worry the contract cuts could hurt department medical operations and support services for veterans.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago