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I sounded the alarm on burn pits — now I see smoke at the VA

The impact of VA Secretary Collins' staffing cuts remains hazy, not unlike the downwind side of a burn pit, Dan Clare of DAV argues in this op-ed.

By Dan Clare

3 days ago

Trump picks senior VA advisor to serve as top department watchdog

Cheryl Mason's shift from administration insider to department watchdog elicited concerns about her ability to be an independent voice on VA operations.

By Leo Shane III

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Marine Reserve planning largest mobilization drills in decades

The exercises will stress-test the Corps' ability to mobilize its reserve forces in the event of a major military contingency.

By Hope Hodge Seck

11 days ago

Officials launch task force to root out ‘anti-Christian bias’ in VA

The move follows an order by President Donald Trump to look for evidence of discrimination against Christians throughout the federal government.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

Senate leaders set May 7 hearing to review VA budget, reform plans

VA Secretary Dog Collins will face sharp questions about his department overhaul efforts from the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee next month.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

Nurses rally outside VA hospitals to highlight staff cuts, vacancies

VA nurses across the U.S. are protesting Trump administration moves that they say endanger the health of veterans and federal workers.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

House vets chairman backs VA staffing cuts but promises oversight

Rep. Mike Bost said he trusts that administration plans to dramatically reduce the VA workforce will not cut into veterans benefits and care.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

VA plans to cut hundreds of payroll jobs at regional medical sites

The decision to cut about 300 medical center payroll jobs and move about 300 more are part of broader efforts to reduce the size of the VA workforce.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

Lenders voice concerns over decision to end VA home loan rescue effort

VA officials previously announced plans to end the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase program May 1.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

VA leaders launch search for top benefits, health care leaders

VA Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence will oversee a search the department's new undersecretary of health and undersecretary of benefits.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll tapped as acting head of ATF operations

In an unusual move, Daniel Driscoll will serve in Defense Department and Justice Department leadership roles.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

VA secretary to testify on department budget needs, workforce cuts

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 7, 2025.

By Leo Shane III

5 weeks ago

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Opinion

I sounded the alarm on burn pits — now I see smoke at the VA

The impact of VA Secretary Collins' staffing cuts remains hazy, not unlike the downwind side of a burn pit, Dan Clare of DAV argues in this op-ed.

Trump picks senior VA advisor to serve as top department watchdog

Cheryl Mason's shift from administration insider to department watchdog elicited concerns about her ability to be an independent voice on VA operations.

Marine Reserve planning largest mobilization drills in decades

The exercises will stress-test the Corps' ability to mobilize its reserve forces in the event of a major military contingency.

Officials launch task force to root out ‘anti-Christian bias’ in VA

The move follows an order by President Donald Trump to look for evidence of discrimination against Christians throughout the federal government.

Senate leaders set May 7 hearing to review VA budget, reform plans

VA Secretary Dog Collins will face sharp questions about his department overhaul efforts from the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee next month.

Nurses rally outside VA hospitals to highlight staff cuts, vacancies

VA nurses across the U.S. are protesting Trump administration moves that they say endanger the health of veterans and federal workers.

House vets chairman backs VA staffing cuts but promises oversight

Rep. Mike Bost said he trusts that administration plans to dramatically reduce the VA workforce will not cut into veterans benefits and care.

VA plans to cut hundreds of payroll jobs at regional medical sites

The decision to cut about 300 medical center payroll jobs and move about 300 more are part of broader efforts to reduce the size of the VA workforce.

Lenders voice concerns over decision to end VA home loan rescue effort

VA officials previously announced plans to end the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase program May 1.

VA leaders launch search for top benefits, health care leaders

VA Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence will oversee a search the department's new undersecretary of health and undersecretary of benefits.

Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll tapped as acting head of ATF operations

In an unusual move, Daniel Driscoll will serve in Defense Department and Justice Department leadership roles.

VA secretary to testify on department budget needs, workforce cuts

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 7, 2025.

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