by Rikki Almanza | May 8, 2025
During a heated congressional hearing on Tuesday, VA Secretary Doug Collins faced strong criticism as he defended the decision to eliminate thousands of jobs within the department. Meanwhile, Veterans and advocates protested outside the Capitol, voicing concerns that...
by Rikki Almanza | May 6, 2025
The VA has introduced a three-part effort to simplify how survivors and dependents of deceased Veterans and Service Members access benefits and support services. The plan involves moving the Office of Survivors Assistance, establishing a dedicated outreach team, and...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 19, 2025
Editor’s note: per a February 24 update from the VA, the total is now at over 2,400 probationary employees laid off. The VA has laid off more than 1,000 employees as part of a Trump initiative to reduce the federal workforce. Announced Thursday night, the...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 11, 2025
A group of Democratic senators is demanding that VA Secretary Doug Collins take immediate action to block tech billionaire Elon Musk and his associates from accessing Veterans’ private data. In a strongly worded letter, the lawmakers called on the VA to ensure...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 22, 2025
President Donald Trump has named former Georgia congressman Doug Collins as his choice for VA Secretary, a candidate with both legislative experience and a military background. Collins, 58, had not been widely speculated as a contender for the role, a surprise to many...
