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White House medical unit handed out pills to ineligible patients
A Pentagon watchdog found "severe and systemic" problems with the unit’s internal controls on medication, among other issues.
Congress’ foreign policy flex in Europe
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other lawmakers went to Europe to say there is another branch of government that values alliances.
By Joe Gould
Trump takes second swing at getting Navy doctor his second star
Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson has been accused of professional misconduct, allegations he strongly denies.
For today’s VA, it’s the best of times and the worst of times
In the last year, the Department of Veterans Affairs has seen big successes and even bigger controversies.
Trump suggests previous VA secretary nominee didn’t want the job
During a rally in Montana Thursday, President Trump accused Senate Veterans Affairs Committee ranking member, Jon Tester, D-Mont., of leading a smear campaign against his pick to run the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Allegations about VA secretary nominee’s past expected to fuel debate during confirmation hearing
A report just hours before his confirmation hearing found support by nominee Robert Wilkie for controversial policies and figures.
3 looming questions for Robert Wilkie’s VA confirmation hearing
Trump's latest nominee for the top VA job will face tough questioning from senators next week, despite wide support for his bid.
Defense officials open investigation into drinking, drug allegations against White House doctor
Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson was forced to withdraw from the nomination process to become VA Secretary because of the allegations.
In another surprise, Trump names Wilkie as the next VA secretary
Wilkie, the Pentagon's top personnel official, has been serving as the acting head of VA since David Shulkin's firing in March.
Lawmakers advance VA health care overhaul, medical marijuana research for vets
The flurry of legislative activity comes as the Department of Veterans Affairs' leadership and reform goals remain unsettled.
White House meets with VA candidates after Jackson withdraws
The White House is considering a number of candidates to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs after White House physician Ronny Jackson withdrew his nomination for the post.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press