4 days ago · In a statement released late Tuesday, department officials said all programs would continue uninterrupted.

5 days ago · Democrats harshly criticized President Donald Trump’s plan to invoke a federal freeze on filling vacancies and adding jobs for non-clinical positions at the Department of …

Jan 22, 2025 · VA hires about 40,000 new workers every year to maintain operations at VA medical sites. It's unclear if that can continue under Trump's hiring halt.

Jan 22, 2025 · Senators from both parties did push Collins about how he will solve problems that have plagued the VA for decades, like delivering timely health care and protecting whistle …

Sep 1, 2024 · During Donald Trump ‘s term as president, his administration’s push to expand private health care for veterans through the VA Mission Act sparked significant controversy.

Nov 15, 2024 · President-elect Trump has tapped former Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., to head up the Veterans Affairs Department, who has military experience but was not otherwise discussed …

Nov 19, 2024 · As Donald Trump prepares for his return to the White House in 2025, the former president has outlined an ambitious agenda for U.S. veterans, promising improved healthcare …

Nov 27, 2024 · When Trump announced Collins’ nomination Nov. 14 to be the next secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the 58-year-old made it clear how he intends to approach …

Jan 8, 2025 · VA Secretary Denis McDonough said the VA has briefed the incoming Trump administration about the VA’s unaddressed budget shortfall.

Nov 15, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump has announced former congressman Doug Collins as his pick to run the Department of Veterans Affairs.