The 10 essential reads you missed this week

View in your browser     The 10 essential reads you missed this week White House physician Ronny Jackson ended up in hot water and withdrew his nomination for Veterans Affairs secretary this week, sparking controversy over the White House vetting system, but here’s more news you don't want to overlook this week:   After scandals, some question: Does Washington drink too much? Reid Wilson reports on an unfavorable Washington trend after allegations against Ronny Jackson of excessive drinking.   Lobbyists worry legislation will stall after Ryan’s announced retirement Lobbyists are bracing for the uncertainty that comes with having a lame-duck Speaker of the House, Megan R. Wilson reports.     Democratic leader: Stop talking about impeaching Trump House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi lectured her caucus on Democratic efforts to impeach President Trump, calling them “a gift to the Republicans.”     Senate committee determined to protect Mueller in symbolic vote Four Republicans voted for a bill intended to protect special counsel Robert Mueller from being fired, but it will never make it to the Senate floor, reports Jordain Carney.     House wants next leader to overhaul sexual harassment rules A growing number of House lawmakers from both parties say they will cast their vote for the next Speaker based on their commitment to sexual harassment policies, Melanie Zanona reports.     Despite drama, Trump gets his new secretary of State  It looked like a near thing for awhile, but Mike Pompeo ultimately won the Senate’s confirmation as secretary of State, reports Jordain Carney.   Democrats optimistic about trouncing GOP in more special elections Ben Kamisar has a look at the special elections left on the calendar this year.   Pruitt survives a brutal grilling over ethics controversies on Capitol Hill Scott Pruitt, the embattled EPA administrator, testified for hours before congressional committees on Thursday. Miranda Green and Timothy Cama provided 5 takeaways.   In or out? Republicans brace for impact on Trump’s Iran decision With Trump’s decision on staying in the Iran nuclear pact still unknown, even some Republicans who oppose the deal are getting worried, report Alexander Bolton and Jordan Fabian.     Who should next shepherd Congress?  The fallout from the reluctant resignation of the House chaplain falls along deeply religious lines, reports Scott Wong and Mike Lillis.       © Greg Nash: French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.     Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for The Hill Tipsheet       Forward this Tipsheet     You might like         Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2016 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.