White House officials said VA financial assistance programs do not violate rules banning diversity and inclusion efforts.
An employee from the controversial new department will review VA contracts and IT system operations, VA officials confirmed.
The former Georgia congressman was easily confirmed to lead the nation's delivery of veterans benefits and health care.
Unrelated to the funding freeze, White House officials last week moved to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs throughout federal agencies. That meant placing 60 VA staffers solely ...