WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Senate's vote on a VA accountability bill (all times local):
5:35 p.m.
The Senate has passed legislation to make it easier for the Department of Veterans Affairs to fire its employees. It's an effort touted by President Donald Trump to hold the VA accountable after years of problems.
The measure passed by voice vote.
The bipartisan bill would lower the burden of proof required to dismiss VA employees.