Trump’s Cuts Are a ‘War on Veterans’
Sen. Tim Kane (D-VA) on CNN's “lead” on Thursday claimed that the Trump administration's move was something like a “war with veterans.” Host Jake Tupper said: I think you hear from the fact that your district workers are directly influenced by many of your members, who are veterans. ” Kane said, “You're right. And look, […]
Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs: internal memo
According to an internal memo obtained by the Associated Press, the Veterans Affairs Bureau is planning a “active” restructuring that cuts 80,000 jobs from the vast institutions providing healthcare to retired service members. VA Chief of Staff Christopher Sillek told the agency's highest level officials that it aims to cut enough employees to return to […]
Alina Habba suggests some veterans 'not fit' for government jobs
White House counselor Alina Habah suggested on Tuesday that some veterans are probably “not suited” for government jobs. “You know, we care a lot about veterans. That means it's something the President has always cared about, anyone in the blue, anyone who serves this country. But at the same time, we have taxpayer dollars. We […]
House Republican says he 'can't guarantee' staff cuts won't impact veterans
Rep. Greg Murphy (RN.C.) defended the Department of Veterans' Affairs budget and workforce cuts on Monday as he said veteran benefits and care would be immune from reductions. In an interview with CNN's Brianna Keilar, Murphy said cuts are essential to curbing government spending and restructuring, ensuring institutions work efficiently for the American people. “No, […]
Deporting veterans is nothing to boast about
Since President Trump began to move, he plans to tackle illegal immigration, Over 37,000 People were deported and returned to their countries of origin – the majority are Latin America. What's lost in Trump's declaration of success in victory is the fact that these deportees intentionally include veterans of armed service in the United States. […]
Trump and Musk risk radicalizing veterans
George Washington is said to have argued that “a nation is judged by how well it treats veterans.” Well, it was a tough month for American veterans. President Trump and the world's wealthiest man, Elon Musk, have a chainsaw with the federal government, fired thousands of workers and cut funds for many programs. They also […]
Gary Sinise Presents Powerful Documentary, from Filmmaker Jake Rademacher, on Combat Veterans 20 Years Later
The filmmaker explained Postwar brothers Over the years, filming across multiple continents has been plagued by complications, particularly the coronavirus pandemic, as a “ambitious effort.” “The filmmakers worked closely with military authorities and local governments to embed the narrative into authentic military operations to ensure an unparalleled level of realism and integrity,” the press release […]
Department of Veterans Affairs announces dismissal of more than 1,400 workers
According to a news release Monday, the Veterans Affairs Bureau (VA) is cutting more than 1,400 probation workers who have “non-mission critical positions.” “What was rejected today is a negotiation prosecutor who has served less than a year in a competitive service appointment or who has served less than two years in an excluded service […]
Veterans ask Trump to award Medal of Honor to Marine war hero snubbed by Biden
A group of veterans and lawmakers are urging President Donald Trump to award the 87-year-old Marine Corps “legend” and War Hero of Honor after being snatched by former President Joe Biden . Veteran Major James Capers worked in the Vietnam War and saved seven fellow Marines in 1967 when his reconnaissance group was ambushed by […]
Department of Veterans Affairs cancels $178K in subscriptions to Politico Pro
The Veterans Affairs Bureau cancelled $178,000 on a Politico Pro subscription, announced Monday by Virginia Secretary Doug Collins. Collins announced the X's move, saying his office recently noticed a deal. The cancellation comes after President Donald Trump's administration revealed that the federal government has paid Politico more than $8 million on subscription fees in recent […]