Navy admiral resigns as top doctor for Congress amid misconduct allegations

Updated on: November 13, 2026 / 1:34 PM EST / CBS News

Washington — Dr. Brian Monahan, the attending physician of the U.S. Capitol, has resigned from his post as lawmakers' top doctor, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday, amid allegations of misconduct.

"My understanding is he's resigned," Thune said.

One source familiar with the matter told CBS News that Monahan, a two-star Navy admiral, resigned after allegations of misconduct related to what he chose to do and asked the sailors under him to do in terms of providing care.

The resignation comes in conjunction with a report by the Defense Department's inspector general that found lax oversight of the Office of the Attending Physician.

The public version of watchdog report, while light on specifics and including numerous redactions, said investigators found a "gap in clinical quality management." The report found that some prescription drugs, including sleep aids and pain medication, were not properly inventoried or tracked.

These shortfalls, the inspector general said, could "result in OAP beneficiaries unknowingly assuming health and safety risks because clinical and prescribing practices were not monitored."

CBS News has learned the Navy is also conducting an inquiry into the Office of the Attending…

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