President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Ronny Jackson, "is one of the finest people I have ever met" but acknowledged he lacks experience in running a government agency.

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Embattled EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt proposed a new rule Tuesday that he said will make the Environmental Protection Agency more "transparent."

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The embattled nominee tapped to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs was known as "the candy man" inside the White House, Sen. Jon Tester said Tuesday, citing reports from individuals who raised concerns about his nomination.

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Another federal judge has overruled the Trump administration's efforts to end a popular immigration program -- this time saying the government has to accept new applications.

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It wasn't the star-studded red carpet of the Obama years, but a veritable who's who of politicians and special guests of honor made their way to the White House Tuesday evening for the Trump administration's first state dinner, with France.

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Adm. Harry Harris, the top US military official overseeing operations across Asia who had been tapped as ambassador to Australia, is likely to be named instead as US ambassador to South Korea, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.

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During an overseas trip in 2015, Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, the White House physician, was intoxicated and banged on the hotel room door of a female employee, according to four sources familiar with the allegation.

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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are hosting the administration's first state dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte.

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Longtime liberal Calif. Rep. Maxine Waters called on President Trump to "please resign" at the TIME 100 Gala on Tuesday night, so that she "won't have to keep up this fight of your having to be impeached."

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A George W. Bush-appointed federal judge on Tuesday ruled that President Trump's decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA, "was unlawful and must be set aside."

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The New York state Senate will remain in control of the Republican Party despite two Democrats winning special elections Tuesday. That's because a key Democrat who has caucused with the GOP announced he'll stay put, keeping Republicans in charge at least until June.

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Police released a video Tuesday showing a former financial adviser to Hillary Clinton getting involved in a heated, profanity-laced confrontation with several officers.

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The National Rifle Association on Tuesday announced that its Political Victory Fund had a banner month in March, raising $2.4 million, which is $1.5 million more than it raised in March 2017.

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Republican candidate Debbie Lesko won a special election for a U.S. House seat in Arizona Tuesday night, to replace former Rep. Trent Franks, who resigned in December over sexual misconduct allegations.

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President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron toasted the Franco-American alliance at the White House Tuesday evening to mark the first state dinner of the Trump administration.

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A federal judge condemned President Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program as "unlawful," saying its justification for doing so has been "virtually unexplained."

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The Columbia law professor James Comey used as a go-between last year to leak the contents of sensitive memos to the media confirmed to Fox News on Tuesday that he previously worked as a “special government employee” (SGE) for Comey’s FBI on an unpaid basis.

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Documents provided to Fox News show Dr. Ronny Jackson received glowing praise for his work as White House physician by then-President Barack Obama, amid new allegations that President Trump's pick to run the Department of Veterans Affairs exhibited poor behavior in the workplace.

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Lesko's lead might have kept a conservative congressional district in Republican hands — but the margin might be too close for comfort.

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The order gives the administration 90 days to come up with better reasons to scrap DACA — or the judge will reinstate it in its entirety.

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The president said he stood behind his nominee — who is facing allegations of improper conduct — but added, "If I were him, I wouldn't do it."

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"All we have is our stories, all we have are our memories and we are hoping that it's enough," said one asylum seeker.

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Craig supervised Alex van der Zwaan, who has pleaded guilty to lying about communications regarding his work for Ukrainian politicians.

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The public displays of affection between the powerful pair included cheek smooching, hand-holding and even a delicate dandruff dust-off.

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Trump's comments came shortly after Iranian president Hassan Rouhani warned of "severe consequences" if the administration "betrays the deal."

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A central question in the case is how much power the president has to block the entry of millions of foreign nationals.

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He's said they should feature burgers and collapsible ballrooms: Trump's Tuesday state dinner, the first of his presidency, could have looked very different.

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In a 5-4 vote, the court refused to revive lawsuits that sought to hold Arab Bank responsible for attacks against foreign nationals in the Middle East.

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Republican Debbie Lesko won Arizona's special election on Tuesday in a contest both parties were watching as a barometer of political strength ahead of the November.

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Republican Debbie Lesko won Arizona's special election on Tuesday in a contest both parties were watching as a barometer of political strength ahead of the November.

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FLOTUS appeared to reject POTUS as he tried to hold her hand on Tuesday.

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FLOTUS appeared to reject POTUS as he tried to hold her hand on Tuesday.

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The special election to fill Rep. Trent Franks' seat is Tuesday, April 24.

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Democrats and Republicans are watching the Arizona special election for signs of their political standing leading into the November midterms.

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The White House hosted the French president on Tuesday.

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The Senate is reviewing allegations Ronny Jackson created a hostile work environment.

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President Donald Trump had harsh words for Iran but praise for North Korea.

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Dr. Ronny Jackson's confirmation hearing Wednesday has been postponed.

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Tuesday night's special election determined whether Republicans would keep the seat vacated by former Rep. Trent Franks

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First couple honored French President Macron and his wife

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Two sources tell CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garret how a meeting between Trump and Jackson transpired

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The VA Committee is reviewing accusations against Jackson involving improperly dispensing meds and excessive drinking on the job. Trump said he told Jackson, "What do you need this for?"

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"That's not acceptable," the senator said of Jackson's alleged behavior

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President Trump had a warning Tuesday for Iran: "They're not gonna be restarting anything"

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The decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program was "arbitrary and capricious" and "unlawful," Judge John Bates wrote

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First lady Melania Trump has kept a low profile during her time at the White House. But she's stepping into the spotlight at the first state dinner. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.

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President Trump's nominee to head the Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Ronny Jackson, is facing allegations of creating a hostile work environment. Mr. Trump suggested he might withdraw. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.

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As Queen Bey puts it, "Paparazzi, catch her fly, and her cocky fresh"

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Court documents raise new questions about the vetting of top Trump campaign officials.

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Sending $1.7 billion in euros and Swiss francs would require 15 55-gallon drums.

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Trump cited our fact check, but the office of Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) cried foul.

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The development came just two days before Jackson was scheduled to appear before the Senate.

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The increasingly critical comments from Republicans came as the EPA chief readied for back-to-back appearances before two House committees on Thursday, in what promises to be a grilling from members of both parties.

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The president repeatedly insisted Tuesday that Jackson needn't go through all this. Trump might as well have begged him to withdraw.

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Even as demographics shift, the location of Tuesday's special election still favors the GOP.

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Trump was able to offer Macron a slimmed-down version of last July’s Bastille Day parade in Paris — an event Trump enjoyed so much that he ordered up his own military procession this coming Veterans Day. 

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No vetting of an inexperienced candidate and general disorganization at the White House basically invited this drama.

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The Senate candidate's taunting of Russell Westbrook lent a theatrical feel to his attendance at a Utah Jazz playoff game.

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The first lady’s choice of headgear made quite a statement on the second day of the French state visit.

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The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee is examining multiple claims against President Trump’s nominee to head the Veterans Affairs Department.

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The decision to nominate Adm. Harry Harris as the ambassador to South Korea is seen as a diplomatic blow to Australia, a close American ally.

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Crisscrossing the nation, the embattled attorney general praises the president for supporting law enforcement — most law enforcement, anyway.

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Ms. Reid, an MSNBC host who apologized in December for old anti-gay posts, said newly surfaced writings were “manipulated” by “an unknown, external party.”

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The former state senator benefited from more than $1 million in outside spending by Republican groups determined to avoid repeats of losses in Alabama and Pennsylvania.

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The list of invitees to Tuesday’s state dinner honoring the president of France included over 120 people.

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There was a mutual kiss on the cheek in the East Room, clasped hands and the first state dinner of the Trump era.

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As he welcomed President Emmanuel Macron of France, President Trump also expressed hope for a nuclear agreement with North Korea and called Kim Jong-un “very honorable.”

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For his exit from the Trump administration, Michael Anton, a self-described “right-wing Francophile,” asked to work as a line cook helping to prepare dinner for the French president.

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Nakasone replaces Admiral Mike Rogers, who is retiring after nearly four years in the “dual-hat” position leading the NSA and the military’s cyber warfare division.

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Mick Mulvaney has been criticized for cozy ties against the financial industry.

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"We understand this sort of thing happens," Australia's foreign minister said.

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But the GOP had to spend over $1.2 million to keep control of the once-safe seat.

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The decision may pave the way for new applications to the Obama-era program.

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Well, that didn't seem to go as planned.

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The embattled Veteran Affairs nominee will fight allegations of past unprofessional conduct, a White House official said.

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A proposal by Sen. Bernie Sanders hasn't yet caught on with party leaders.

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The measures include a bump stock ban and at least $5 million for programs to stem gun violence.

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Illinois took away the suspect's guns after he was deemed a risk. His father gave them back.

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The U.S. Supreme Court will host oral arguments Wednesday in the case that may be the most consequential yet for the Trump administration's agenda.

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United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and French First Lady Brigitte Macron with a grand military demonstration on the White House south lawn that featured the firing of cannons and playing of each country’s national anthem.

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The Associated Press declared Republican Debbie Lesko the winner of Tuesday's special election in Arizona's 8th Congressional District over Democrat Hiral Tipirneni at 11:08 p.m. Eastern, one hour and eight minutes after the polls closed.

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France, Germany, and the EU demand American cooperation on the Iran deal while they try to undermine President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

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The stars of President Trump's administration and some of his famous friends arrived at the United States-France state dinner thrown by First Lady Melania Trump, who coordinated the event.

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“Teaching is political and silence is complicity,” he posted to his Twitter account in December 2017. “Things more educators should discuss (especially if they work with young (white) men in the classroom in 2018: gender, feminism, and #MeToo, race, gun violence."

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First Lady Melania Trump is the belle of the ball at the United States-France state dinner, which she planned on her own, in a custom-fitted Chanel Haute Couture gown.

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Tent cities built along the United States-Mexico border could prevent a caravan of about 1,500 asylum-seekers from Central America from becoming the beneficiaries of the ongoing "Catch and Release" program.

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Penn State University has decided to reinvent its 98-year-old “Outing Club” after determining that the club’s open-air hiking activities exceed the school’s “threshold of acceptable risk” for students.

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The pro-mass immigration GOP megadonor billionaire Koch brothers are threatening Republicans running midterm campaigns, saying they want to see an amnesty for millions of illegal aliens passed or they will "closely evaluate" their aiding and funding of certain candidates.

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