Feb 20 VA Secretary Shulkin says he intends to stay on the job despite report he misused government funds By Associated Press Shulkin, fighting for political survival over travel abuse, says he has the president's trust and will remain in his position. Continue reading
Nov 17 Veterans Affairs exploring idea of merging health system with Pentagon By Hope Yen, Associated Press As part of its effort to expand private health care, Veterans Affairs is exploring the possibility of merging its health system with the Pentagon’s, a cost-saving measure that veterans groups say could threaten the viability of VA hospitals. Continue reading
Aug 16 WATCH LIVE: Veterans Affairs Secretary Shulkin to discuss ‘forever GI bill’ By Erica R. Hendry Shulkin is expected to speak around 5 p.m. Wednesday. Watch live here. Continue reading
Aug 12 Trump signs bill to fund veterans medical care program By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Donald Trump has signed an emergency spending bill that will pump more than $2 billion into a program that allows veterans to receive private medical care at government expense. Continue reading
Aug 03 WATCH: Trump announces new ways to help veterans get medical care By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The government wants to make it easier for veterans to get medical care and is promoting new ways to use technology to help. Continue reading
Jul 25 House rejects proposed funding fix for VA Choice program By Hope Yen, Associated Press House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi joined other members of her party in voicing objections after veterans expressed concerns about cuts to other parts of the VA. Continue reading
Jul 19 5 overlooked stories that deserve your attention By Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry, Iman Smith, Laura Santhanam Here are five stories outside of politics that you may have missed. Continue reading
Jun 27 Major veterans’ groups voice concern over Senate health bill By Hope Yen, Associated Press Major veterans’ organizations are voicing concerns about a Senate GOP bill to repeal the nation’s health care law, fearing the impact of rising insurance costs and worried the underfunded Department of Veterans Affairs won’t be able to fill the coverage… Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: Trump signs bill to protect whistleblowers, expedite firing of Veterans Affairs employees By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The measure has broad bipartisan support and is part of an effort encouraged by Trump to fix an agency that provides services to millions of veterans. Continue reading
Jun 20 Shulkin issues new policy to curb employee drug theft from VA hospitals By Hope Yen, Associated Press Federal authorities are investigating possible opioid and other drug theft by VA employees, even after the VA announced "zero tolerance" in February. Continue reading