The article describes the department of veteran affairs' attempts to cut contracts for cancer treatments, which sparked outrage among lawmakers due to the involvement of elon musk's DOGE initiative.

Mentioned as the billionaire leading the DOGE initiative that targets VA contracts.

The government agency involved in the contract cuts affecting veterans' chemotherapy.

A U.S. initiative led by elon musk focused on cutting government costs.

Referenced as the former president who authorized the DOGE initiative.

Democratic senator who criticized the contract cuts at the VA.