Apr 24 Watch 5:40 Is Ronny Jackson’s nomination in peril? Here’s what Congress, Trump are saying Senators have indefinitely postponed the confirmation hearing for Ronny Jackson, President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Lawmakers are reportedly investigating unspecified allegations that including drinking on the job. Yamiche Alcindor and Lisa Desjardins join Amna Nawaz… Continue watching
Apr 24 Watch 6:58 ‘No red flags were raised’ in Ronny Jackson nomination vetting, White House says Why didn’t accusations against Ronny Jackson come up when he was vetted for the role of veterans affairs secretary? White House Director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short joins Amna Nawaz to discuss President Trump’s troubled Cabinet nominations, plus the ongoing… Continue watching
Apr 24 Watch 4:41 Veterans community doesn’t know where VA nominee Ronny Jackson stands on key issues Ronny Jackson's pathway to confirmation as head of the Veterans Affairs Department is anything but clear as lawmakers investigate allegations about his professional conduct. Amna Nawaz learns more about the agency, its problems and increasing politicization from Lisa Rein of… Continue watching
Apr 24 Watch 6:26 Charlotte Pence hopes bunny book ‘Marlon Bundo’ brings people together When the Pence family created an Instagram account for their bunny, few would have imagined its popularity would lead to a children's book -- or that the book, "Marlon Bundo’s Day in the Life of the Vice President," would cause… Continue watching
Apr 24 Texas governor calls special election to replace Rep. Farenthold By Associated Press Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has suspended state law and called a special election in June to fill the seat vacated by Republican U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, who recently resigned following sexual harassment allegations. Continue reading
Apr 24 Your guide to the Supreme Court case on Trump’s travel ban By Saher Khan The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case on the Trump administration's controversial executive order limiting immigration. Continue reading
Apr 24 Veterans Affairs nominee Ronny Jackson had history of ‘unprofessional behavior,’ according to 2012 watchdog report By Associated Press The report says staff members described the working environment under Jackson and a fellow physician as "being caught between parents going through a bitter divorce."… Continue reading
Apr 24 What to watch in Arizona’s special election By Jessica Yarvin Republicans have poured money into the special election race to replace former Rep. Trent Franks, who represented a conservative congressional district outside of Phoenix. Continue reading
Apr 24 Supreme Court decision pending in Texas redistricting case By Associated Press The Supreme Court justices heard arguments Tuesday in the latest round of court action over Texas electoral districts that began in 2011. Continue reading
Apr 24 Trump says North Korea wants meeting as soon as possible, praises leader as ‘honorable’ By Associated Press Trump's praise for the North Korean dictator stands in stark contrast to his past comments in which he referred to Kim as "Little Rocket Man." The Trump-Kim meeting is expected in May or June. Continue reading