If confirmed, Collins will have the monumental task of fixing a department that is already criticized for having slow response times, inadequate mental health support systems, and budget shortfall issues.

The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee advanced the nomination of Doug Collins to be the next secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, paving the way for a vote by the full Senate.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel testify before Senate committees on Capitol Hill on Thursday as urgency builds to confirm President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominations.

Before getting into politics, Collins was a member of the US military. He’s still in the US Air Force Reserve.

With President Donald Trump's inauguration now finished, the Senate will return to work this week confirming key roles in his new administration. On Tuesday, Senate committees will hold a pair of confirmation hearings postponed last week: Former Georgia Rep.

The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee on Thursday easily advanced Doug Collins’ nomination to be the secretary of Veterans Affairs, setting him up for a full Senate vote that is likely to

Trump’s pick to lead the Central Intelligence Agency is John Ratcliffe, who formerly served as Director of National Intelligence in Trump’s first term. His confirmation hearing took place last week, during which he repeatedly said he would not hire or fire employees based on their political views.

Two more of President Trump's Cabinet picks, Doug Collins and Elise Stefanik, will receive confirmation hearings on Tuesday. His Treasury nominee, Scott Bessent, will get a committee vote.

WASHINGTON — The Senate ... a United States Senator, I will support President Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense,” Ernst said in a statement. “As I serve on the Armed Services Committee ...

The U.N. ambassador represents the United States ... before the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Collins is a Baptist minister, former Navy chaplain and Air Force Reserve colonel. The VA provides health care to former members of the armed forces.

Veteran homelessness, mental healthcare, and whether to privatize the Department of Veterans Affairs are problems he will have to grapple with if confirmed.

Pete Hegseth was confirmed as defense secretary late Friday by the U.S. Senate after Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie as Senate president.