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VA pauses billions in cuts lauded by Musk as lawmakers and veterans decry loss of critical care

The Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily suspended billions of dollars in contract cuts after an uproar that critical veterans health services were harmed, lawmakers and veterans service organizations said Wednesday

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Veterans Affairs Official Issues Stark Warning About Musk's 'Absolute Chaos' Approach to Gutting Agency: 'Nothing is Getting Done'

"The best employees are starting to look elsewhere," the official told NBC News. "I can't overemphasize that enough."

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Democratic Lawmaker Bashes DOGE Cuts As Hundreds Laid Off at VA: 'How is That in the Service of Our Veterans?'

A Democratic lawmaker condemned the latest 1,400 VA layoffs, part of DOGEs federal overhaul, warning they undermine veterans' services and agency staffing.

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The Latest: Federal workers face mass layoffs

Federal workers all over the country have responded with anger and confusion Friday toward President Donald Trump's aggressive effort to shrink the size of the federal workforce

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President Trump Appoints Doug Collins As Interim Head Of Agencies

President Trump appoints Doug Collins as interim head of OGE and Special Counsel offices, signaling a shift in government oversight leadership.

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Doug Collins Confirmed As Secretary Of Veterans Affairs

Doug Collins, new Secretary of Veterans Affairs, aims to improve care for veterans with bipartisan support and commitment to addressing their evolving heal...

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Former Rep. Doug Collins Confirmed As Secretary Of Veterans Affairs

Former Rep. Doug Collins confirmed as secretary of veterans affairs with bipartisan support. Focus on improving veterans' care and well-being.

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Doug Collins confirmed as veterans affairs secretary as Trump Cabinet takes shape

The United States has a new secretary of veterans affairs

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US Health Secretary Nominee RFK Jr Passes Crunch Senate Vote

US President Donald Trump's embattled health secretary pick, vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr, passed a crucial test in his confirmation bid on Tuesday as senators voted to advance his nomination to the floor.

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Senate easily confirms Collins as VA secretary - Roll Call

Collins takes the helm as the agency is seeing hundreds of thousands of additional veterans sign up for VA health care programs.

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Tracking Trump cabinet confirmations – so far

Donald Trump’s picks for top posts in his administration have tested the loyalty of Senate Republicans

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Trump Supporter Begs for Help After Job Offer Rescinded Due to Trump's Order: 'I Know This Was an Unintended Consequence'

A Texas family in the process of relocating for a job with the VA is pleading for help after the job offer was rescinded due to Trump's federal hiring freeze.

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Sen. Hirono Challenges Trump Nominees On Sexual Assault Allegations

Sen. Mazie Hirono's fearless questioning in confirmation hearings raises important issues and sparks debate.

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Doug Collins' Nomination For VA Secretary Approved By Committee

Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee approves Doug Collins' nomination to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Collins' confirmation now moves to the Sen...

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Senate Committee To Vote On Doug Collins' Confirmation

Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee to vote on Doug Collins' confirmation as Secretary, highlighting his bipartisan support and commitments to veterans' care.

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Veterans Affairs Secretary Nominee Promises No Involvement In Migrant Healthcare

Doug Collins, VA secretary nominee, addresses concerns over VA funding for migrant healthcare and vows to prioritize veterans' care.

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Senator Blumenthal Urges VA Secretary Nominee To Advocate For Veterans

Concerns raised during VA secretary nominee hearing about potential cost-cutting impact on veterans and hiring freeze under new executive order.

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Senate To Grill Trump's Cabinet Nominees In Confirmation Hearings

President Trump's cabinet nominees face Senate confirmation hearings, providing insight into the new administration's priorities and direction.

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Senate To Question Trump Nominees For Key Cabinet Positions

Senate scrutinizes Trump's nominees like Doug Collins and Elise Stefanik for key administration roles.

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This is when Donald Trump’s most controversial administration picks will go before the Senate

Hearings in the Senate are set to begin on Sunday

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Senate Hearings Schedule For Trump Cabinet Nominations

Senate hearings for President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks, including Doug Collins, Pete Hegseth, Kristi Noem, and Marco Rubio, among others.

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Here’s what Trump’s cabinet picks have said about abortion

Maya Oppenheim looks at what some of Trump’s cabinet picks have said about abortion

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Which Trump Cabinet picks will actually get confirmed — and who will work across the aisle?

From Fox News alumni to a retired professional wrestling performer, these are the most and least likely of Trump’s picks to survive the confirmation process

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Vice President-Elect JD Vance To Meet With Trump's Cabinet Picks

Vice President-elect JD Vance is facilitating meetings between key Republican senators and Trump's Cabinet picks for confirmation, including Gaetz, Hegseth...

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Trump names Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary – as it happened

Leavitt was Trump campaign’s national press secretary and assistant press secretary in first administration. This blog is now closed.

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