House Dem introduces bill to reinstate veterans after federal layoffsThe bill is unlikely to advance in the Republican-controlled House but shows how Democrats are trying to harness public backlash to DOGE.3 hours ago
VFW condemns federal layoffs as ‘indiscriminately harming’ veteransVeterans accounted for 30% of the federal workforce in 2021. "These veterans are now being told their skills are no longer useful," the VFW commander said.By Nikki Wentling24 hours ago
VA fires 1,400 more staffers in second round of workforce reductions About 2,500 VA workers have been forced out of their jobs in the last few weeks.By Leo Shane III30 hours ago
VA secretary emphasizes reforms, accountability for federal workforceIn his first public address to a veterans group, Doug Collins outlined plans to broaden VA benefits and cut back bureaucracy.By Leo Shane III2 days 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 III7 days ago
This Marine endured five amphibious assaults — and survived Iwo JimaEighty years ago, Don Harris went ashore on Iwo Jima, where he and his fellow Marines faced one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific War.By Claire Barrett7 days ago