The Department of Veterans Affairs gutted its workforce. Lawmakers say veterans are now paying the price.

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• A Democratic congressional report criticizes the Department of Veterans Affairs for major healthcare cuts.
• The VA lost over 40,000 workers in 2025, impacting mental health and appointment access, the report says.
• A VA spokesperson called the report "political theater" after it raised concerns.

A scathing report released this week by Democratic congressional staff sharply criticized the Department of Veterans Affairs...