Latest "VA ethics" stories

VA watchdog accuses leadership of withholding access to employee complaints

In response, the acting VA secretary accused the inspector general of overstepping his authority and hurting the department's image.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Ronny Jackson drops bid to become VA secretary amid allegations of drinking, mismanagement

The White House physician said the controversy surrounding his nomination had become a distraction to the work of the president and Department of Veterans Affairs.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Trump’s Ronny Jackson disaster will make fixing the VA a lot harder

The department, already dealing with years of negative attention, is now embroiled in a leadership scandal that again threatens its reputation.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

VA secretary nomination in doubt as allegations of misbehavior emerge

White House physician Ronny Jackson is facing accusations of poor leadership and abuse during his Navy and presidential assignments.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Senate postpones confirmation hearing for VA secretary nominee, casting doubt over his future

The delay comes amid reports of problems with the background checks of White House physician Ronny Jackson, and may imperil his nomination.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

VA secretary promises more leadership changes after investigators’ rebuke

Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin on Wednesday promised another department leadership shakeup in the wake of yet another scathing inspector general report that accused VA officials of additional improper behavior.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago