Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego has decided to block the confirmation of key leaders at the Department of Veterans Affairs, intensifying Democratic efforts to prevent the Trump administration from reducing the agency's workforce. This move, along with Representative Adam Schiff's hold on a separate Trump nominee, underscores the heightened partisan tensions over federal agency staffing. These actions reflect broader Democratic concerns about the potential negative impact of the administration's plans on the effectiveness of federal agencies in serving the public.