Ronny Jackson Unlikely To Return To Duty As President’s Doctor
Despite the fact that President Trump’s continues to praise him, Ronny Jackson will not be returning to the White House as the President’s personal physician.
White House Attacks Montana Democrat Jon Tester Over Ronny Jackson Allegations
The White House is pushing back on the allegations of misconduct that were made against Ronny Jackson this week, and trying to use them in a high-profile Senate race in Montana.
John Kelly Headed To Veterans Affairs?
President Trump may be looking to push Chief of Staff John Kelly aside by giving him a next to impossible job.
Ronny Jackson Withdraws Nomination As Veterans Affairs Secretary
Not unexpectedly, Ronny Jackson has withdrawn his nomination to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Ronny Jackson’s Nomination Becomes More Imperiled As Accusations Mount
With the accusations mounting, the nomination of Ronny Jackson to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs is becoming more and more imperiled.
VA Nominee Ronny Jackson Under Fire for Workplace Misconduct
The White House physician is accused of excessive drinking on the job and improperly dispensing medication among other offenses.
John Boehner Backs Marijuana Legalization
John Boehner is now pro-weed. The world just keeps getting weirder, man.
Air Force Recognizes Colonel’s Right to Discriminate Against Spouses of Gay Airmen
Leland Bohannon objects to same-sex marriage on religious grounds. What rights should he have to act on that belief?
David Shulkin Insists He Was Fired, That Could Be Legally Significant
The Trump Administration says David Shulkin resigned as Veterans Affairs Secretary. Shulkin says he was fired. Which one of them is right could be legally significant, but probably won’t ever be heard in Court.
Shulkin Strikes Back After Being Fired As Veterans Affairs Secretary
Within hours after being fired as Secretary of Veterans Affairs, David Shulkin was fighting back.
Trump Fires VA Secretary, Replacing Him with Navy Admiral
Descriptions of Robby Jackson as “Trump’s personal physician” mischaracterize his qualifications for the job.
The Administration’s Legislative Accomplishments
Trump’s legislative accomplishments have been anemic at best.
Senate Approves Mnuchin For Treasury Secretary As Trump Cabinet Comes Together
With two votes last night, President Trump’s Cabinet is coming together.
Donald Trump To Take First Weekend As POTUS Off
Donald Trump will take some time off after taking the Oath of Office.
Donald Trump’s National Security Speech Was As Substance-Free As The Rest Of His Campaign
What was promoted as major foreign policy speech by Donald Trump turned out to be more substance-free stream-of-consciousness rambling from an egomaniac.
Yes, All VA Senior Executives Were ‘Fully Successful’
Lawmakers and journalists don’t understand the civil service.
Kevin McCarthy, Steve Scalise Win Leadership Elections, But The Battle Resumes In November
The House leadership elections turned out about as expected, but we may be doing this all over again in five months.
Eric Shinseki Out As Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Eric Shinseki resigned as Secretary of Veterans Affairs this morning, to the surprise of absolutely nobody.
Political Vultures Circling Around Eric Shinseki, Deservedly So
It seems unlikely that Eric Shinseki will have a job for much longer.
On Veterans, Crime, Timing, and “Other Than Honorable” Discharges
For veterans who get in trouble with the law, *when* they commit a crime can have profound implications on their future. Does this make sense?
WWII Vets Lobotomy Story: Tragic But Not Scandalous
Some 2000 veterans of World War II were lobotomized by the VA. That’s awful but not outrageous.