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This 2014 photo shows the front of the Veterans Affairs building in Washington, D.C. Photo by Karen Bleier/AFP/Getty Images

Politics May 30

Trump taps VA chief of staff to run agency on acting basis

By Associated Press

Politics Apr 02

Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin looks on prior to U.S. President Trump signing an Executive Order on improving accountability and whistleblower protection, at the Veterans Affairs Department in Washington, D.C. Photo by Carlos Barria/Reuters
Shulkin says he has ‘comfort’ with his potential successor at VA

David Shulkin's comments represented a different tone from the fractious back-and-forth Sunday when the White House hit back at Shulkin for claiming that he was fired from his job…

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

Nation Mar 30

White House, Presidential physician Ronny Jackson answers question about U.S. President Donald Trump's health after the president's annual physical during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, U.S., January 16, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Barria - RC1C94235120
Who is Ronny Jackson, Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs?

Ronny Jackson, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, has spent decades in the military, but does not have extensive management experience.

By Gretchen Frazee

Politics Mar 29

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David Shulkin: Political appointees pushing VA privatization to financially benefit others, not veterans

David Shulkin, the outgoing secretary of veterans affairs, says political appointees at the department who were installed after the election saw him as a threat to their political philosophy and an obstacle to giving veterans unfettered access to private sector…

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Nation Mar 28

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David Shulkin fired as VA chief after mounting controversy

President Trump fired Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin, who had been the subject of criticism over travel expenses and poor care at VA health centers. Judy Woodruff learns more from Lisa Rein of the Washington Post about Shulkin’s relationship…

By PBS NewsHour

Mar 28

Ronny Jackson to replace David Shulkin as VA secretary, Trump says

By Erica R. Hendry

Shulkin has faced mounting scrutiny over his alleged misuse of government funds.

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Mar 15

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Amid a barrage of negative headlines, VA chief faces push for more privatization

By PBS NewsHour

Despite denials of another Cabinet shakeup from President Trump, Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin's standing has taken a hit on multiple fronts, including a probe revealing improper use of taxpayer funds for his wife's travel and ongoing scandals about how…

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Mar 15

WATCH: Veterans Affairs Secretary Shulkin says he has no intention of quitting

By Hope Yen, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Speaking at a budget hearing, David Shulkin expressed regret for "distractions" that have shifted attention from his efforts to fix veterans' health care and pledged to put the government's second largest department back on track.

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Mar 14

Rick Perry denies interest in VA job as support for Shulkin fades

By Hope Yen and Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Two administration officials told The Associated Press that Shulkin's position is growing more precarious and that he could be out of a job within the week, but cautioned that nothing was finalized.

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Mar 13

Embattled Veteran Affairs Secretary Shulkin hangs onto job as support wanes

By Hope Yen, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Officials say Shulkin is increasingly on thin ice with President Donald Trump after a bruising internal report found ethics violations in connection with the secretary's trip to Europe with his wife last summer.

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