Veterans Affairs dismissed over 1,000 employees as part of Trump's effort to reduce the size of the federal government and decrease spending.

This is a developing story. If you are a dismissed or active federal worker with information to share, please reach out at [email protected]. | The dismissals will free up over $98 million annually which will be redirected to veterans' care,

The mass firing of federal workers is now underway; it was ordered by the Trump administration in an attempt to cut down the deficit.