Trump’s V.A. Pick Says He’ll Protect Veterans’ Ability to Seek Outside Care
Doug Collins, chosen by President Trump to lead the Veterans Affairs Department, does not have a traditional résumé for V.A. secretary, but he fits the mold of a Trump loyalist.
Doug Collins, Trump's pick to head the VA, vows to work across the aisle to help vets
Trump's nominee to run the Department of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins, answered questions about proposed spending cuts, staff shortages and whether the VA would continue to provide abortions.
Doug Collins tells Senate committee he will put veterans first if confirmed as VA secretary
Former Georgia Congressman Doug Collins, nominated to serve as President Donald Trump's secretary of Veterans Affairs, participated in a confirmation hearing on Tuesday.
Watch live: Trump VA nominee Doug Collins testifies at confirmation hearing
Former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), whom President Trump has selected to lead the Veterans Affairs Department (VA), is scheduled to testify in his confirmation hearing Tuesday. The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee is scheduled to begin the hearing at 10 a.
"Veteran Safety Must Come First" – Senator Murray to VA Nominee Doug Collins
Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) pressed VA Secretary nominee Doug Collins to prioritize veteran safety as the VA rolls out its new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. She stressed the importance of holding Oracle accountable and working closely with frontline providers to fix past issues and ensure a reliable system for veterans.
Trump nominees Collins, Stefanik to face senate grilling as VA, UN picks; Bessent gets committee vote
Two more of President Trump's Cabinet picks, Doug Collins and Elise Stefanik, will receive confirmation hearings on Tuesday. His Treasury nominee, Scott Bessent, will get a committee vote.
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Key Senate confirmation moves follow Trump’s inauguration
On Tuesday, Senate committees will hold a pair of confirmation hearings postponed last week: Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins ...
Trump picks face Senate scrutiny as confirmation process rolls on
After the Senate confirmed the first of President Donald Trump's cabinet nominees the night of his inauguration, the ...
Senate’s week packed with nomination hearings for Trump’s Cabinet picks
Energy committee chairman Sen. Mike Lee postponed Burgum's hearing, saying his paperwork was unnecessarily delayed.
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Trump picks Senate candidate Sam Brown to head VA memorial affairs
The comabt wounded Army veteran will oversee VA cemetery operations and policies if confirmed to the new role.
Trump's Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here's the schedule
Senate hearings are scheduled this coming week for several of Trump's picks for the Cabinet. Many have met with senators individually. Now, they will go before the committees overseeing the agencies ...
Sen. Baker announces committee assignments for 2025-26 legislative session
Sen. Lisa Baker on Thursday announced she has been appointed to several key committees for the 2025-26 legislative session. Baker, R-Lehman Township, will serve on the following committees: Judiciary, ...
Confirmation Hearings Open in a Test of Trump’s Hold on Senate G.O.P.
Opposition to prospective nominees, along with time-consuming Senate rules, will slow floor action despite the Republican ...
Recess approved for King birthday Veterans affairs bill clears panel Appropriations Act passes House vote
Recess approved. for King birthday. The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday approved a resolution to allow the Arkansas House of Representatives and Arkansas Senate to recess at the clos ...
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‘The mission is veterans’: Nominee for VA secretary pledges to protect vets benefits from possible spending cuts
Doug Collins, President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Department of Veterans Affairs, pledged to protect veterans benefits from potential funding cuts as PACT Act enrollments and increased ...