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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.

By Leo Shane III

20 hours ago

VA benefits won’t be halted under White House funding freeze order

White House officials said VA financial assistance programs do not violate rules banning diversity and inclusion efforts.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

The real ‘Viper’: This Top Gun instructor notched a rare combat feat

Rear Adm. Kenneth W. “Pete” Pettigrew’s Vietnam success made him the only Top Gun instructor to put his training to practical use against an enemy plane.

By Jon Guttman

7 weeks ago

More than 300k VA health jobs exempted from White House hiring freeze

About two-thirds of Veterans Affairs jobs will be excluded from a White House order blocking new hiring.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago

Lawmakers again push to ease firing rules for misbehaving VA staff

Punishing underperforming VA workers was a priority during Trump's first term. Congressional leaders want to zero in on the problem again.

By Leo Shane III

8 weeks ago

Confirmation hearing for Trump’s VA Sec pick delayed over FBI check

The confirmation hearing had been scheduled for Tuesday morning, but will now be held next week.

By Leo Shane III

8 weeks ago