Michael Nigro / TruthdigJan 20, 2020
Truthdig is on the scene in Richmond, where the governor has declared a state of emergency as thousands of gun-rights activists gather. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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 )
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Jaspar Craven and Suzanne Gordon / RevealAug 30, 2018
As the Department of Veterans Affairs attempts to address a mental health care crisis, top officials warn of medical claims "made falsely, with ill intent." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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 )
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 )
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 )
By Aaron Glantz / RevealSep 16, 2017
His administration wants to waive an anti-corruption law preventing officials who administer the GI Bill from accepting money from for-profit schools. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Aaron Glantz / RevealAug 19, 2017
The president has yet to nominate anyone to fill key leadership positions at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Charles Ornstein / ProPublica and Mike Hixenbaugh / the Houston ChronicleAug 1, 2017
Vietnam vets and widows are pushing to extend benefits to those stricken with glioblastoma after exposure. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 8, 2016
“The care we were receiving at the hospital at the time was in many cases abusive," so "150 paralyzed men in wheelchairs, but also veterans from other parts of the hospital, some nurses, some caregivers, aides who had courage and their own reason to protest,” organized in Vietnam veterans' interests. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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