Apr 26 VA nominee Ronny Jackson withdraws from consideration By Associated Press White House doctor Ronny Jackson is withdrawing from consideration as Veterans Affairs secretary. Jackson says "false allegations" against him have become a distraction. Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch 5:53 White House prized loyalty of Ronny Jackson more than what's best for veterans, says Sen. Sherrod Brown Shocking new allegations emerged on Wednesday about Dr. Ronny Jackson, President Trump's nominee for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the White House stepped up its defense. John Yang explores the claims, the president’s process for picking Cabinet members and… Continue watching
Apr 24 Watch 5:40 Is Ronny Jackson's nomination in peril? Here's what Congress, Trump are saying Senators have indefinitely postponed the confirmation hearing for Ronny Jackson, President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Lawmakers are reportedly investigating unspecified allegations that including drinking on the job. Yamiche Alcindor and Lisa Desjardins join Amna Nawaz… Continue watching
Apr 24 Watch 6:58 'No red flags were raised' in Ronny Jackson nomination vetting, White House says Why didn’t accusations against Ronny Jackson come up when he was vetted for the role of veterans affairs secretary? White House Director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short joins Amna Nawaz to discuss President Trump’s troubled Cabinet nominations, plus the ongoing… Continue watching
Apr 24 Watch 4:41 Veterans community doesn't know where VA nominee Ronny Jackson stands on key issues Ronny Jackson's pathway to confirmation as head of the Veterans Affairs Department is anything but clear as lawmakers investigate allegations about his professional conduct. Amna Nawaz learns more about the agency, its problems and increasing politicization from Lisa Rein of… Continue watching
Mar 30 Who is Ronny Jackson, Trump's pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs? By Gretchen Frazee 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. Continue reading
Feb 14 Lavish travel and questionable gifts loom over 6 Trump officials By Jessica Yarvin There are now six current or former Trump cabinet members tangled up in ethics controversies over their use of government resources. Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 9:24 David Shulkin is the sixth Trump Cabinet member questioned about pricey travel. That's 'not normal.' By PBS News Hour Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin is in trouble for a pricey trip to Europe on the taxpayer’s dime, according to the agency’s internal watchdog. Shulkin is not the first member of President Trump's Cabinet getting heat for high-priced travel. John… Continue watching
Sep 16 Suicide among veterans highest in western U.S., rural areas By Hope Yen, Associated Press Montana, Utah, Nevada and New Mexico had the highest rates of veteran suicide as of 2014. Continue reading
Aug 08 How the massive, pioneering and embattled VA health system was born By Dr. Howard Markel Over the past 96 years, the Veterans Administration -- now with over 1,700 care facilities serving more than 8.76 million veterans annually -- has experienced a roller-coaster ride of accomplishment, public opinion, resource allocation and criticism. Continue reading