Isaac Arnsdorf / ProPublicaOct 23, 2019
A former VA Secretary describes how Marvel Entertainment’s Ike Perlmutter and two associates exerted influence over millions of veterans. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Isaac Arnsdorf / ProPublicaDec 6, 2018
Emails indicate the president's associates, including Marvel CEO Perlmutter (pictured), have held sway over contracting, budgeting and more. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Jacob Sugarman / TruthdigNov 12, 2018
Due to an IT failure, hundreds of thousands have seen their payments for tuition and housing delayed—or not delivered at all. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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ZEKE MILLER, HOPE YEN and DARLENE SUPERVILLE / The Associated PressMay 18, 2018
In a surprise announcement, the president says he has chosen acting Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie to permanently lead the beleaguered department. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigMar 30, 2018
Ronny Jackson, Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Veteran Affairs, is a medical doctor who has no experience in managing large organizations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
HOPE YEN and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated PressMar 28, 2018
The president acts in the wake of a bruising ethics scandal involving Shulkin, and he nominates White House doctor Ronny Jackson to lead the agency. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
HOPE YEN / The Associated PressMar 7, 2018
The Veterans Affairs internal investigation is another blow to current Secretary David Shulkin, who served at the agency under President Obama and now is fighting to keep his job. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Isaac Arnsdorf / ProPublicaFeb 19, 2018
Infighting over veterans' health care has left vets frustrated, lawmakers confused and a key piece of legislation stalemated. Dig deeper ( 19 Min. Read )
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