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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.”

Spokesperson Sarah Sanders reads a statement defending President Trump’s pick to head the VA. Dr. Ronny Jackson has come under fire this week following misconduct allegations, including drinking on the job and freely doling out sleep medication.

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

The Supreme Court hears oral argument for Trump v. Hawaii, a case concerning the third version of President Trump’s travel ban.

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.

The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on new bipartisan legislation to protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller from being fired before he completes his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

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

Journalist Ronald 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.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he can't answer a hypothetical question on whether he will resign if Special Counsel Robert Mueller or Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein are fired from their positions.

White House Spokesperson Sarah Sanders reads a statement defending President Trump's pick to head the VA, Dr. Ronny Jackson, saying he has an "impeccable record and has survived several background checks in his capacity as White House doctor to…

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.