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How Ronny L. Jackson found his VA nomination rapidly imperiled Allegations of professional misconduct prompted senators to postpone his hearing — and to question the White House vetting process. By Amy Gardner, Seung Min Kim and Lisa Rein  •  Read more » Republicans win closely watched special election in Arizona Debbie Lesko, a former state lawmaker, had the advantage over Hiral Tipirneni in the conservative district outside Phoenix. By David Weigel  •  Read more »   Supreme Court to consider Trump's travel ban and the president's authority Justices on Wednesday review whether ban was to protect, or to fulfill anti-Muslim campaign promise By Robert Barnes  •  Read more »   PowerPost • Analysis In Senate nomination wars: No retreat, no compromise Trump's controversial picks for CIA and Veterans Affairs are a perfectly timed gift to Democrats who argue nominees need as much time as possible for review, not less By Paul Kane  •  Read more »   Monkey Cage • Analysis Trump doesn't like the Iran deal's sunset provisions. Here's how to fix that. Macron is surely discussing this possibility during his visit. By Dinshaw Mistry  •  Read more »   Fact Checker • Analysis President Trump's claim that death sentences would stop drug trafficking Trump says some countries that execute drug traffickers do not have much of a drug problem. We found barely any evidence to support his claim. By Salvador Rizzo  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Trump rallies behind VA nominee after suggesting he drop out because of 'ugly' process The president said he stands by Ronny L. Jackson, whose nomination has been questioned by lawmakers from both parties. By Josh Dawsey, Seung Min Kim, Lisa Rein and John Wagner  •  Read more »   'Playful dominance': The touchy-feely relationship between Trump and Macron From cheek kisses to shoulder rubs, the unusual friendship between the U.S. and French leaders was on display Tuesday. By Ashley Parker  •  Read more »   Trump signals willingness to entertain 'a new deal' with Iran Hosting French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump called the Iran deal "ridiculous" but said he will discuss staying in it. By Anne Gearan  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT PowerPost Democrats fear Grassley's amendment to special counsel bill will let GOP tip off Trump about Mueller's probe They say reporting requirements included to keep Congress in the loop could be a potential Trojan horse, but Republicans reject the notion. By Karoun Demirjian  •  Read more »   Supreme Court is divided over Texas redistricting maps Seven years into the case, the court may be no closer to settling a long-running dispute. By Robert Barnes  •  Read more »   The Fix • Analysis Why Sean Hannity's fans will keep on loving him, even if he is a 'welfare queen' What's important is not that Hannity live out the conservative ideal of rugged individualism; what's important is that he be entertaining. By Callum Borchers  •  Read more »   The Fix • Analysis Trump and Macron can't stop touching each other In some very passive-aggressive ways. By Amber Phillips and JM Rieger  •  Read more »   Senate to postpone confirmation hearing for Ronny Jackson to head Veterans Affairs, White House officials told The development came just two days before Jackson was scheduled to appear before the Senate. By Seung Min Kim, Lisa Rein and Josh Dawsey  •  Read more »   Fact Checker • Analysis Trump's complaint it would take 9 years to get his nominees approved (Part 2) Trump cited our fact check, but the office of Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) cried foul. By Glenn Kessler  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get the 5-Minute Fix newsletter Keeping up with politics is easy now, three days a week. Sign Up  »

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