Software handling timecards for VA employees has been malfunctioning for nearly a week, prompting concerns about paycheck delays.
GOP Senate leaders said they are working with VA officials on ways to ensure that plans to cut 80,000 jobs don't dismantle department services.
White House officials said VA financial assistance programs do not violate rules banning diversity and inclusion efforts.
About two-thirds of Veterans Affairs jobs will be excluded from a White House order blocking new hiring.
