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Ronny Jackson, the chief White House doctor, released a statement announcing withdrawal from his nomination to be Veterans Affairs secretary, strongly criticizing unconfirmed allegations of on-the-job misconduct. Major Garrett reports.
White House sources tell CBS News they suspect Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson will withdraw his nomination to be VA secretary within days. Senate Democrats released new allegations of professional misconduct, which are so far unproven. Major Garrett reports.
Why all this time and effort on such an unimpressive pick?
President Trump still backs the embattled Ronny Jackson to head the VA, but there is a stronger expectation Jackson will withdraw his name, CBS News' Major Garrett reports
Democrats on the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee distributed new allegations against President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs on Wednesday. Dr. Ronny Jackson is accused of overseeing a hostile workplace environment within the White House Medical Unit, drinking while on duty, and improperly giving out medication. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss the controversy.
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Ronny Jackson, President Trump's pick to be the next Veterans Affairs secretary, is facing increasing scrutiny. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett discusses new allegations against Jackson.
White House physician Ronny Jackson is denying the latest allegations against him, and the admiral is pressing ahead with his nomination to head the Department of Veterans Affairs. President Trump is standing behind him. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
The chair of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee says President Trump's VA nominee deserves to be heard. Dr. Ronny Jackson's confirmation hearing was postponed amid allegations of inappropriate conduct on the job, and some senators are expressing frustration with the vetting process. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to explain.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders addressed the allegations leveled against Trump's pick to lead the VA
Ronny Jackson faces multiple allegations about his behavior, from 20 current and former military members
"Every year they come in and do a review of the White House physician's office on things like prescriptions, and every year they said that he's totally in compliance with what he's prescribing," says White House legislative affairs director Marc Short
The White House is rallying to defend President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Ronny Jackson's nomination is threatened by allegations of abusive behavior toward staff, excessive drinking on the job and improperly dispensing medications. Ed O'Keefe reports.
French President Emmanuel Macron pointed to France's special relationship with the U.S. and urged its ally to not retreat from the world stage. In his address to Congress, Macron touched on Syria, North Korea, climate change, and most notably the Iran deal. Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller joins CBSN with details.
Admiral Ronny Jackson, President Trump's nominee to head the Department of Veterans Affairs, is facing allegations that he created a hostile work environment at the White House medical unit, drank while on duty and improperly distributed medication. The Veterans Affairs Committee postponed Jackson's confirmation hearing Tuesday. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss whether Jackson will withdraw from the nomination.
Two sources tell CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garret how a meeting between Trump and Jackson transpired
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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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"That's not acceptable," the senator said of Jackson's alleged behavior
Ronny Jackson had a dispute with Obama's physician
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?"
President Trump told reporters on Tuesday that he would "definitely" stand behind Ronny Jackson as nominee for Veterans Affairs secretary amid questions about Jackson's experience and history. But he said it's ultimately Jackson's decision and that if he were Jackson, "I wouldn't do it. What does he need it for?"
Ronny Jackson, President Trump's nominee to lead the Veterans Affairs, faces obstacles ahead of his confirmation hearing. Potentially damaging allegations emerged about his time as White House doctor. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Jackson was to appear before the committee for his confirmation hearing Wednesday
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
Russia's defense ministry says Ukraine launched its first attack using U.S.-made ATACMS missiles days after Biden gave Kyiv permission to fire the weapons deeper into Russia.
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.
Officials suspect that migratory birds likely spread the H5N1 virus there.
Sources say President-elect Donald Trump will be on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket today.
Chinese authorities haven't said how many children and adults were injured in the latest incident at a school, nor if it was an accident, or the latest in a series of attacks targeting kids.
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride became the first transgender person elected to Congress when she won the race for Delaware's only House seat two weeks ago.
Jose Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder and other crimes in Laken Riley's death in February.
The families of eight school shooting victims opened their doors to Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp, allowing them to document their children's bedrooms.
The doomsday fish got its name because it looks like a mythical sea creature, with a long, ribbon-shaped body that can grow up to 30 feet.
The family of Brandon Durham is pushing for answers after he was shot by a police officer after calling for help.
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride became the first transgender person elected to Congress when she won the race for Delaware's only House seat two weeks ago.
Sources say President-elect Donald Trump will be on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket today.
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.
Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks revolutionized leisure travel by persuading average Americans to take budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.
"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.
Stop & Shop stores across Massachusetts have empty shelves due to a cyberattack.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride became the first transgender person elected to Congress when she won the race for Delaware's only House seat two weeks ago.
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.
Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.
President-elect Donald Trump says former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy is his choice for transportation secretary as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.
Officials suspect that migratory birds likely spread the H5N1 virus there.
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
Canada's Bestar recalled wall beds only after learning of dozens of cases in which its beds detached from the walls, feds say.
E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
Portugal's TAP airlines reportedly had to take a plane out of service for days to scour the aircraft for hamsters that got out of their cages.
Russia's defense ministry says Ukraine launched its first attack using U.S.-made ATACMS missiles days after Biden gave Kyiv permission to fire the weapons deeper into Russia.
Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."
As undersea cables are cut, Finland and Germany say Europe is threated not only bt Russia's war in Ukraine, but "from hybrid warfare by malicious actors."
A senior Israeli official has said openly that the West Bank should become part of Israel, not a future Palestine. Could it happen under Trump?
Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman shares her top cookbook recommendations to help you create festive and comforting meals this holiday season.
New Kids on the Block's Joey McIntyre steps into Christmas as the star of "Jingle Bell Love," a holiday rom-com premiering on Roku.
In his new series "Mysteries Unearthed," Danny Trejo explores some of the world's most fascinating historical finds with experts and historians.
Keke Palmer joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new memoir "Master of Me" which explores her journey in entertainment and the secrets to shaping her own narrative.
Ridley Scott's return to Gladiator brings new faces to the franchise. Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger share their experience joining the series.
The Justice Department is reportedly asking a judge to force Google's parent company to sell its Chrome browser following a ruling that declared the company's search engine practices an illegal monopoly.
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Witness testimony could come to an end as soon as Tuesday in the murder trial of Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. CBS News producer Jared Eggleston has more on the case.
The family of Brandon Durham is pushing for answers after he was shot by a police officer after calling for help.
Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."
Jose Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder and other crimes in Laken Riley's death in February.
A man pleaded guilty in the 2015 killings of a Georgia couple after a magnet fisher pulled in a rifle and other evidence linked to the case.
Sources say President-elect Donald Trump will be on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket today.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Witness testimony could come to an end as soon as Tuesday in the murder trial of Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. CBS News producer Jared Eggleston has more on the case.
A lawyer for two women who have accused Matt Gaetz of sexual misconduct is laying out the details of his clients' allegations, saying they told a House committee they were paid to have sex with Gaetz. Gaetz has denied all wrongdoing and called the committee's investigation a "smear." CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman shares her top cookbook recommendations to help you create festive and comforting meals this holiday season.
New Kids on the Block's Joey McIntyre steps into Christmas as the star of "Jingle Bell Love," a holiday rom-com premiering on Roku.
In his new series "Mysteries Unearthed," Danny Trejo explores some of the world's most fascinating historical finds with experts and historians.