3 days ago · Follow live updates on President Donald Trump and his new administration. ... The VA’s chief of staff, Christopher Syrek, told top-level officials at the agency Tuesday that it had …

Feb 14, 2025 · The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has confirmed that more than 1,000 staff members have been let go as part of President Donald Trump 's wide-ranging purge of federal …

3 days ago · The Department of Veterans Affairs will slash more than 80,000 jobs under a major restructuring plan that the agency intends to carry out by August to meet President Donald …

2 days ago · According to AP VoteCast, a nationwide survey of the American electorate, veterans were significantly more likely to support Republican Donald Trump over Democrat Vice …

President Donald Trump’s plan to fire about 83,000 employees with the Department of Veterans Affairs was met with outrage from veterans groups and individuals who have served. A memo …

3 days ago · The Trump administration has already terminated 2,400 employees at the VA, according to a Tuesday letter addressed to the VA Secretary from two Maine lawmakers, …

Sep 1, 2024 · During Donald Trump‘s term as president, his administration’s push to expand private health care for veterans through the VA Mission Act sparked significant controversy.

3 days ago · The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to reduce its work force by more than 80,000 people, according to a memo seen by The New York Times outlining part of President …

Nov 15, 2024 · ATLANTA (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that he would appoint Doug Collins to lead the Veterans Affairs Department in his new administration. …

Jan 28, 2025 · Trump’s 2025 approach to veteran benefits builds upon his first presidency. This includes initiatives like the MISSION Act, expanding access to community-based outpatient …

3 days ago · Last week Trump dismissed concerns about layoffs impacting veterans, saying he would ‘take good care’ of vets. Now, an internal memo has advised Department of Veteran …

Nov 15, 2024 · President-elect Trump has tapped former Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., to head up the Veterans Affairs Department, who has military experience but was not otherwise discussed …

He supports President Donald Trump and adviser Elon Musk's cost-cutting program — even if it affects the VA. “We're no better because we're veterans,” said Watson, 68, of Jesup, Georgia. …

4 days ago · He noted that the VA's purge of employees, which comes as the Trump administration under adviser Elon Musk and the Office of Personnel Management is looking to …

Jan 29, 2025 · The VA said its listed programs had received the OK to continue following a White House Office of Management and Budget directive late Monday that ordered a pause on …

Jan 23, 2025 · The Department of Veterans Affairs can continue to fill thousands of vacancies in its health care workforce despite a federal hiring freeze ordered by President Donald Trump, …

Jan 21, 2025 · Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, on Tuesday hinted at an expanded health care delivery system after years …

Jul 3, 2024 · President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both sought to claim the mantle of veterans champion as each vies for a second term in office.

Nov 18, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump has nominated an Air Force Reserve chaplain and former congressman to be the next secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Nov 10, 2024 · On Veterans Day tomorrow, the nation will honor those who've served in America's armed forces. Tonight, Ali Rogin looks at what a second Trump administration could …