Trump picks senior VA advisor to serve as top department watchdogCheryl 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 III2 months ago
Senate leaders set May 7 hearing to review VA budget, reform plansVA Secretary Dog Collins will face sharp questions about his department overhaul efforts from the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee next month.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Some VA employees’ overtime pay will be delayed by software problemsSoftware handling timecards for VA employees has been malfunctioning for nearly a week, prompting concerns about paycheck delays.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
GOP senators eye legislative guardrails as VA prepares mass job cutsGOP 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 III4 months ago
VA benefits won’t be halted under White House funding freeze orderWhite House officials said VA financial assistance programs do not violate rules banning diversity and inclusion efforts.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
More than 300k VA health jobs exempted from White House hiring freezeAbout two-thirds of Veterans Affairs jobs will be excluded from a White House order blocking new hiring.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
