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In his address to a joint meeting of Congress, French President Emmanuel Macron urges the U.S. to build on the Iran nuclear deal, warns against the threat of nationalism, and protect the middle class, which he calls the “backbone of our democracies.”

Guests arrive at the White House for a state dinner in honor of the French President Emmanuel Macron.

White House Spokesperson Sarah Sanders takes a few questions from reporters about the status of Dr. Ronny Jackson’s nomination to be the next secretary of Veterans Affairs and whether he offered to withdraw his nomination amid misconduct allegations.

Join us for live coverage as President Trump and first lady Melania Trump host a state dinner for President Emmanuel Macron.

Defense Secretary James Mattis, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Joseph Dunford, and Defense Comptroller David Norquist testify at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Pentagon’s budget request for fiscal year 2019 and force posture.

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen testifies before the House Homeland Security Committee on her agency’s budget request for fiscal year 2019.

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt testifies on the agency’s fiscal year 2019 budget request before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee.

Journalist Ron Kessler reports on the Trump administration and the inner workings of the White House. He’s interviewed by Ginni Thomas of Liberty Consulting.

Lillian Cunningham, host and creator of the Washington Post’s “Presidential” and “Constitutional” podcasts, talks about the two series.

Senator Chuck Schumer says he plans to vote "no" on Mike Pompeo's nomination to be secretary of State because he "demurred" on questions relating to protecting Special Counsel Robert Mueller and past comments by the president about immigrants.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer calls new allegations of improper conduct by VA Secretary nominee Dr. Ronny Jackson "serious" and says he clearly wasn't vetted for the post.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he's waiting to hear from the White House and the leaders of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee on the way forward on the nomination of Dr. Ronny Jackson to be VA secretary following allegations of…

President Trump defends Dr. Ronny Jackson,his pick to be VA secretary, amid allegations of improper conduct, saying he'll stand by him and that "it's totally his decision," but adding, "I wouldn't do it."