Trump, Congress and fired by DOGE

Fired Ann Arbor VA employee Slotkin’s guest in rebuttal to Trump address
Sen. Elissa Slotkin invites Andrew Lennox as guest to Trump address, criticizes recent mass firings at VA medical centers in Michigan.
Veteran fired from Springfield Vet Center is Rep. Neal’s guest at Trump’s address to Congress
When President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress Tuesday night for the first time since his return to office, Michael Slater will be in the audience at the U.S. Capitol. Slater, 42, was a probationary employee at the Springfield Vet Center for about seven months until he was fired on Feb.
They were fired by DOGE. Now, they'll be guests at Trump's joint address to Congress.
Several lawmakers are bringing federal workers fired by the Trump administration to the president's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night.
Minnesota veteran fired as part of DOGE cuts to be Rep. Omar’s guest at Trump’s address to Congress
Chris Wicker isn’t quite sure which emotions will bubble to the top when he walks into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday night for President Donald Trump’s speech before a joint session of Congress.
Senator invites fired VA inspector general as guest for Trump speech
Michael Missal served as the VA's top watchdog for eight years, during which he identified $45 billion in potential savings and questionable expenditures.
Army vet fired from Hampton VA after DOGE cuts to attend Trump's Joint Address as special guest.
Rep. Bobby Scott invited a retired Army staff sergeant laid off from Hampton VA Medical Center without notice to Trump’s joint address on Tuesday.
Republican Rep. Tom Barrett raises concerns about Trump's VA layoffs
The newly elected Michigan congressman, a veteran himself, said well-performing employees should be reinstated.
Trump’s ‘ICE Barbie’ Kristi Noem Back on Raid Duty
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reprised her role as “ICE Barbie” as she once again got dolled up for a series ...
Trump selects DEI critic and former Virginia senate candidate Hung Cao for Navy's No. 2 post
Cao during his Senate run in 2024 was critical of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, referring to them as a ...
New Tariffs Take Effect: What That Could Mean For VA Consumers
As new tariffs take effect, Democratic lawmakers have shared concerns about the impact on costs for consumers and businesses.
Donald Trump Navy Pick Said Recruits Must Be Willing To 'Rip Out' Own Guts
Hung Cao, tapped to serve as the under secretary of the Navy, had condemned the use of drag queens in recruitment efforts.
Small business owner fears impacts of Trump's new tariffs
President Donald Trump confirmed new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China on Monday, sparking concerns among ...
Trump nominee for VA's No. 2 job grilled by lawmakers over recent layoffs
President Donald Trump's nominee to be the No. 2 official in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs was grilled Wednesday on ...
Trump 2nd term live updates: VA begins reversing contract cancellations
Leadership at the U.S. Agency for International Development has sent an email to laid-off agency staffers instructing them ...