Lawmakers say veterans are paying the price after Department of Veterans Affairs workforce cuts. The VA is pushing back.

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• A Democratic congressional report criticizes the Department of Veterans Affairs for healthcare cuts.
• The VA saw a decrease of thousands of workers in 2025, impacting mental health and appointment access, the report says.
• A VA spokesperson called the report "political theater" and rejected its criticisms.

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