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Explosive Report Reveals Trump’s Cuts Are Jeopardizing Veterans’ Health Care

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Despite Trump’s repeated promises to put veterans first—“We love our veterans,” he said in February—internal messages from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officials tell a different story.

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May 6, 2025

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By Stacy M. Brown
Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent

An explosive new investigative report has revealed how the Trump administration’s cuts are jeopardizing veterans’ health care. The Pulitzer Prize-winning nonprofit news outlet ProPublica said it obtained internal emails that expose how Trump’s cost-cutting measures have disrupted life-saving clinical trials, derailed cancer research, and left VA hospitals across the country short-staffed and scrambling to care for those who served. Despite Trump’s repeated promises to put veterans first—“We love our veterans,” he said in February—internal messages from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officials tell a different story. The report details how VA doctors in Pennsylvania, Detroit, Colorado, and beyond have been sending urgent warnings to headquarters about the impact of layoffs, hiring freezes, and the abrupt cancellation of critical contracts. “Enrollment in clinical trials is stopping,” one email warned earlier this year. “Meaning veterans lose access to therapies.” That message, sent from VA doctors in Pennsylvania, stated more than 1,000 veterans would lose access to treatment for conditions ranging from metastatic head and neck cancers to traumatic brain injuries and kidney disease.

Though the administration later walked back some of the decisions, allowing certain trials to resume, other programs remain suspended. For example, two cancer trials in Pittsburgh for veterans with advanced head and neck cancer remain delayed. “It’s insane,” said Alanna Caffas, head of the Veterans Health Foundation in Pittsburgh. “These veterans should be able to get access to research treatments, but they can’t.” The disruptions come even as the VA is legally required to expand services under the PACT Act, which Congress passed to provide greater support for veterans suffering from exposure to Agent Orange, burn pits, and other toxic environments. Instead, ProPublica reports that the Trump administration is planning to eliminate at least 70,000 VA positions, aiming to shrink the agency back to its pre-PACT Act size. “The Biden Administration understood what it meant to pay for the cost of war; it seems the Trump Administration does not,” said Rep. Mark Takano, a California Democrat who authored the PACT Act. One of the most alarming findings involves the VA’s cancer registries—databases used to track treatment and recurrence. In the Pacific Northwest, officials said funding was “updated for immediate termination” by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump-created office. In an email, VA staff in Detroit warned of the “inability to track oncology treatment and recurrences.” Without the data, providers say, cancer patients are at even greater risk.

In Colorado, social worker layoffs left homeless veterans without support. One month later, after pressure mounted, the VA reinstated some staff. VA press secretary Pete Kasperowicz insisted the impact was minimal and said affected caseloads were temporarily reassigned. Kasperowicz also downplayed the internal warnings revealed by ProPublica. “The only thing these reports show is that VA has a robust and well-functioning system to flag potential issues and quickly fix them so we can provide the best possible care to Veterans,” he said. However, internal documents show that DOGE has drafted a transformation plan that includes consolidating operations, introducing artificial intelligence to manage benefits, and even proposing the closure of up to 29 VA hospitals. Kasperowicz denied that any closures are planned, stating, “Just because a VA employee wrote something down, doesn’t make it VA policy.” David Shulkin, who served as VA secretary during Trump’s first term, told ProPublica that the current approach prioritizes cuts over care. “I think it’s very, very hard to be successful with the approach that they’re taking,” he said. Rosie Torres, founder of the veterans advocacy group Burn Pits 360, called the revelations “gut-wrenching” and a “crisis in the making.” She told Pro Publica, “If they are killing contracts that may affect the delivery of care, then we have a right to know.” The outlet quoted an anonymous VA oncologist, who put it plainly: “Veterans’ lives are on the line,” the doctor told ProPublica. “Let us go back to work and take care of them.”

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NFL: Week Two Recap | Jalen Hurts did not fold; Caleb Williams exits game with injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 […]
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September 20, 2026

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Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 yards. During the final drive Hurts went 6-8 with 61 passing yards and the touchdown. Titans defensive tackle — and team captain — Jeffery Simmons said this week that the way to defend Jalen Hurts is to make him “play quarterback.”

Hurts said to Simmons after today’s game: “You started that sh**. I had to finish it.”

Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger in the first half but he ultimately finished the game. He had four carries and nine yards and one catch for eleven yards. He will get an MRI for his injury, but admitted to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network he was fine.

Caleb Williams leaves game against Vikings with apparent lower-body injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was helped off the field with a right leg injury with 7:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Williams was down, writhing in pain after scrambling to his left. After departing the injury tent, Williams raised his right fist, acknowledging the crowd while expressing his frustration. Testing will commence on Monday to find out more details about his injury.

“We’ll know tomorrow,” Johnson admitted regarding Williams’ injury. “He’s in good spirits. He’s a team player.”

Williams finished the day with 138 passing yards and one interception.

“I’m actually happy it’s nothing with the knee — that was my first inclination,” Johnson said. “But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we’ll see. We’ll see how bad it is tomorrow and we’ll go from there.”

Bryce Young once again dominated the Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 5-1 against the Atlanta Falcons and is undefeated at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today, Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Panthers to a 34-3 dismembering of the Atlanta Falcons. Georgia Tech alumnus Darren Waller caught two touchdowns and linebacker Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown.

Cooper Rush started his second straight game for the Falcons and it did not go well. The partisan crowd voiced their displeasure after Rush completed 10/17 passes for 86 yards and two interceptions. Jack Strand entered the game for Rush prompting cheers from the Falcons fans. The rookie threw a pick-six on his first career pass attempt. Strand was the first QB to accomplish that feat since Sam Darnold in 2018 and is the first Falcons player to do that since Brett Favre in 1991. Strand finished the day with 59 passing yards and 16 rushing yards.

According to reports, quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. is expected to make his season debut this Thursday at the Green Bay Packers. His return should help the Falcons. They are the first team since the 2008 Rams to not run any plays in the red zone after the first two games to open a season.

The bright spots for the Falcons today were the Spelman College Jaguarettes performing with the Falcons cheerleaders and Florida A&M’s marching band, The Marching 100, also performed during halftime!

Jayden Daniels gets carted off after apparent arm injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared to injure his left elbow on the final play of the first half in his game against the Dallas Cowboys. During the play, Daniels got stepped on, braced himself for the fall, and his elbow bent the wrong way. Daniels draped a towel over his head as he exited the field on the cart.

He was later ruled out.

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow to the same arm during week nine of last season against the Washington Commanders, which led to him being shut down for the remainder of the season.

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The Complete Negotiation Framework — Every Stage, Every Tactic, Every Win

Master the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework with Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt. Learn every stage, tactic, and win!
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Negotiation framework stages, tactics, and winning strategies from AutoNetwork

Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt deliver the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework in Episode 8 of The Color of Our Money Is Green. This episode covers the three foundations of every effective negotiation, the full seven-stage negotiation sequence with exact language for every stage, and five of the most common dealership tactics with the specific response each one requires.
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The three foundations that make every negotiation tactic work
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Exact language for every stage of the dealership conversation
Five common dealership tactics — the turnover, the four-square, the packed payment, spot delivery, and forced add-ons — and how to counter each one
Why signing preliminary paperwork isn’t the same as signing the final contract
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Mazda CX-90 Luxury: Heated Seats & Premium Comfort! #shorts

Stay toasty in the CX-90! Plush Nappa leather, heated/ventilated seats, and a memory-equipped heated steering wheel deliver ultimate luxury.
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Mazda CX-90 interior with heated seats offering premium comfort.

Experience ultimate comfort in the CX-90. Nappa leather, heated/ventilated seats, 8-way power adjustments, and memory settings for both front passengers. The heated steering wheel with memory tilt/telescope adds premium convenience.

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