VA Cancels $178K Politico Subscription, Citing Wasteful Spending

Secretary Doug Collins announces the move as part of a broader effort to redirect resources toward veterans' healthcare and essential services.

The Department of Veterans Affairs canceled a $178,000 annual subscription to Politico Pro, a professional news service used by government agencies.
VA Secretary Doug Collins, in his first week on the job, emphasized the need to eliminate wasteful spending and focus on veterans' needs.
The VA decision follows revelations that federal agencies collectively spent over $8 million on Politico subscriptions in recent years.
Politico denied receiving government subsidies, stating that its Pro service is a paid subscription product used by both public and private sector clients.
The move aligns with broader efforts by the Trump administration to reduce government spending, including cuts to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at the VA.