Trump administration, VA and Veterans Affairs

Veterans are speaking out on the Trump administration’s plans to cut the VA’s budget
A handful of veterans speaking to The Associated Press are divided over the Trump administration's proposed cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Trump administration plans Veterans Affairs layoffs. How many VA workers are in Iowa?
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to lay off 15% of employees to comply with President Donald Trump's order for federal workforce cuts.
Trump administration plans 15 percent cut to VA workforce
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced plans to cut about 80,000 jobs on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump pushes to shrink the federal workforce.
Department of Veterans Affairs to Cut 80,000 Jobs as Part of Trump Cuts
The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to cut over 80,000 workers from the agency that helps administer benefits for America's military veterans, according to an internal memo sent to staff and seen by Reuters.
Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs
The Trump administration is planning to cut over 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press.
Chicago veterans say Trump administration's planned cuts to VA will have deep impact
Last week, the White House said it wanted to cut $2 billion in VA contracts, which would affect services such as cancer care.
US plans to fire 80,000 Veterans Affairs workers as part of Trump cuts, sparking backlash
The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to cut more than 80,000 workers from the agency, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters, drawing condemnation from military veteran groups and Democrats.
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Trump Taps Refugee-Turned-Combat Veteran For Navy’s Second-Highest Role
Long-time U.S. Navy Veteran and former Republican congressional candidate Hung Cao was nominated by President Donald Trump to ...
Trump selects DEI critic and former Virginia senate candidate Hung Cao for Navy's No. 2 post
Cao during his Senate run in 2024 was critical of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, referring to them as a ...
Navy officer completes historic run to raise awareness for veterans
A Navy officer uses running to cope with his anxiety after years of being deployed on ships. His latest adventure was a run ...
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Virginia veteran reflects on his solemn role in American history
Harvey Fleshman was a 21-year-old sailor when he was selected to serve on a seven-member honor guard at the opening ceremonies of American Military Cemeteries across Europe in 1960.
Trump taps classified docs co-defendant Walt Nauta for Naval Academy Board
President Trump tapped Walt Nauta, a Navy veteran and his co-defendant in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s classified documents case, for a seat on the Naval Academy’s Board of Visitors on ...
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Navy Veteran Shawn Swords of Glenolden Uses Film to Preserve Veteran Stories
U.S. Navy veteran Shawn Swords from Glenolden and his film crew are on a mission to capture the stories of local veterans, ...
Veteran town hall, talk of possible layoffs at Department of Veterans Affairs
Reports are out about massive layoffs possibly coming to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Some 80,000 positions are ...
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'I had no explanation:' Fired disabled veteran speaks out
After becoming one of thousands to be suddenly fired by the Department of Veterans Affairs, a Harrisburg veteran is left ...
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Navy Veteran Receives SUV from NABC Recycled Rides at I-CAR Conference
Clydesley Shepherd, a decorated veteran and mother of four, previously relied on costly rideshare services to get to work, ...