Confusion over VA worker dismissals irks advocates, lawmakersDepartment leaders have declined to provide more information on recent layoffs amid rumors of looming additional staff cuts.By Leo Shane III17 hours ago
VA leadership nominee grilled over recent department layoffsPresident Donald Trump nominated Paul Lawrence to serve as the second-highest leader in the Department of Veterans Affairs.By Leo Shane III2 days ago
VA dismisses over 1,000 employees as part of probationary worker purgeDepartment leaders promised the dismissals will not hurt veterans' benefits or medical care and will save almost $100 million annually.By Leo Shane III7 days ago
Protestors demand VA oppose Trump efforts to trim federal workforceSeveral dozen union members and VA employees rallied outside the department headquarters amid fears of staff cuts and funding reductions for the agency.By Leo Shane III8 days ago
LGBTQ Pride flags banned at VA facilities under new policyOnly the American flag and other state and military-related banners will be allowed to be displayed under the new department policy.By Leo Shane III8 days ago
VA secretary tapped to temporarily lead 2 federal oversight officesVA Secretary Doug Collins will lead the Office of Government Ethics and the Office of Special Counsel until new directors are named.By Leo Shane III9 days ago