Department of Veterans Affairs

Colbert Nails Exactly Why Trump Is Sticking With His 'Candyman' White House Doc

"Late Show" host thinks they might have something in common.
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Handing Out Pills, Getting Drunk: New Allegations Surface Against Trump's VA Pick

Dr. Ronny Jackson's nomination to be the next head of Veterans Affairs is in serious jeopardy.
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Trump’s “Candyman” Doctor Drops Out

After being plagued by damaging scandals, the president’s physician Dr. Ronny Jackson, has withdrawn his nomination to head Veterans Affairs.
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Report: White House Doctor Ronny Jackson Will Not Withdraw VA Secretary Nomination

The embattled Veteran Affairs nominee will fight allegations of past unprofessional conduct, a White House official said.
By Steve Holland and Roberta Rampton, Reuters

Donald Trump Stands By VA Secretary Nominee Ronny Jackson But Hints At Exit

Trump called the allegations against Jackson "abuse."
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Senators Cancel Confirmation Hearings For Trump's VA Pick

Some senators think a Cabinet secretary should have some experience for the job.
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Senate Delays Confirmation Hearings For White House Doctor Ronny Jackson

The postponement appears to be related to questions about qualifications and past conduct.
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Some Veterans Worry A PTSD Diagnosis Will Force Them To Choose: Treatment Or Their Guns

The Department of Veterans Affairs calls this concern "unfounded," but HuffPost spoke to veterans and experts who explained the roots of this fear.
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White House Walks Back Claim That David Shulkin Resigned

Shulkin says Trump fired him as secretary of veterans affairs. The White House, until Monday, claimed he quit.
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David Shulkin Disputes White House Resignation Claim: 'I Had No Intention Of Giving Up'

Trump announced Shulkin's departure from his role as Veterans Affairs secretary Wednesday on Twitter.
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