This week, IAVA leadership and member represented in Washington DC and in the media. IAVA was on the ground in DC to attend on behalf of the nation’s veterans the confirmation hearing of VA Secretary nominee, Dr. David Shulkin. We also stood up and raised our voices to ask President Trump to address the impacts of the temporary travel restrictions imposed on 7 majority-Muslim countries on allies of the US military. Despite a busy week in Washington, we also had the opportunity to contribute to coverage of both of these important topics. Below are just a few of the highlights.

• Washington Post: Among veterans, raw responses to Trump’s effort to block refugees and others from Muslim countries

• The Standard Examiner: VA ‘will not be privatized under my watch,’ Cabinet nominee says in clash with Trump team

• The Standard Examiner: Among veterans, raw responses to Trump’s effort to block refugees and others from Muslim countries

• Stars and Stripes: Shulkin could face tough questions on VA reform during Senate hearing

• Chicago Tribune: Among veterans, raw responses to Trump’s executive order

• Military Times: Trump’s pick to lead VA isn’t a veteran. Does that matter?

• Fox News: Executive Order Iraqi Interpreters

• Stars and Stripes: Veteran lawmakers ask Trump to exempt Iraqis

• The Tribune: Veterans still angry at Trump’s treatment of Iraqis who served U.S. war effort

• ABC News: Standing Up To Trump

• Fayetteville Observer: Veterans groups warn of travel ban’s impact on U.S. military

• The Day: Connecticut leaders fighting Trump’s order on immigration

• Albuquerque Journal: VA ‘will not be privatized under my watch,’ Cabinet nominee says in clash with Trump team

• Napa Valley Register: Cabinet nominee says VA won’t be privatized

• NPR: Veterans Organization Founder Reacts To President Trump’s VA Pick