Wednesday's Headlines: Trump rallies behind VA pick after earlier suggesting he drop out because of ‘ugly’ process

How Ronny Jackson found his nomination imperiled; 'What makes it stop?' Veterans lament the ongoing turmoil surrounding VA pick; Judge rules government must accept new 'dreamer'...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Trump rallies behind VA pick after earlier suggesting he drop out because of 'ugly' process The White House's decision to fight on for Ronny L. Jackson came hours after President Trump suggested at a news conference that Jackson should consider pulling out because of the "abuse" he was facing. By Josh Dawsey, Seung Min Kim, Lisa Rein and John Wagner  •  Read more » How Ronny Jackson found his nomination imperiled The White House physician's nomination was already facing scrutiny from veterans groups and lawmakers who questioned his management experience. Then came the accusations of professional misconduct on several fronts. By Amy Gardner, Seung Min Kim and Lisa Rein  •   Read more »   'What makes it stop?' Veterans lament the ongoing turmoil surrounding VA pick The fallout surrounding Ronny L. Jackson's nomination is the latest in a series of letdowns and setbacks dating back many years, advocates for veterans say. By Emily Wax-Thibodeaux  •   Read more »   Judge rules government must accept new 'dreamer' applications U.S. District Judge John D. Bates delivered the toughest blow yet to efforts to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. However, he stayed his ruling for 90 days to give the Trump administration a chance to respond. By Maria Sacchetti  •   Read more »   As state dinner hostess, Melania Trump finally seems at ease as first lady The night was a success for the Trumps as much as for the Macrons — two couples that, according to the French president's own toast, have disrupted the establishment. By Helena Andrews-Dyer and Emily Heil  •   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 »   Perspective Fashion diplomacy was defined by a hat The first lady's Chanel haute couture gown at the state dinner couldn't compete with the chapeau. By Robin Givhan  •   Read more »   Today's WorldView | Analysis Macron steps up his bid to save the Iran deal President Trump has until May 12 to decide whether to reimpose sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear program, and the French leader is deploying all his charm to change Trump's mind. By Ishaan Tharoor  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   We must stop giving mass killers what they want By David Von Drehle  •   Read more »   We need a secretary of state critically. I still won't vote for Mike Pompeo. By Ben Cardin  •   Read more »   L'affaire dandruff shows Trump has become the alpha over Macron By Dana Milbank  •   Read more »   Bernie Sanders wants you to have a good job. But there's a catch. By Megan McArdle  •   Read more »   Decent society is unraveling right in front of us By Kathleen Parker  •   Read more »   Trump can blame Democrats all he likes, but his nominee problems start with him By Editorial Board  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   GOP holds on to House seat in Ariz. as Lesko wins special election to replace Trent Franks Debbie Lesko, a former state lawmaker, defeated Hiral Tipirneni, a Democratic physician making her first run for office. Republicans, rattled by the loss last month in a special election for a congressional seat in Pennsylvania, welcomed the results. By David Weigel  •  Read more »     9,000 Nepalis face deportation as Trump administration prepares to cancel residency permits The Nepalis were granted temporary protected status after an earthquake in their homeland three years ago. According to internal planning documents viewed by The Post, they will have a one-year grace period to prepare for their departure. By Nick Miroff  •   Read more »   Racial disparities in school discipline are growing, federal data show The findings — that black students faced greater rates of suspension, expulsion and arrest than their white classmates — come as Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is considering curbing her department's role in investigating racial disparities in discipline. By Moriah Balingit  •   Read more »   Museum Review A memorial that refuses to let Dixieland look away As clearsighted, uncompromising and architecturally effective as any American design since Maya Lin's 1982 Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice is one of the most powerful and effective new memorials created in a generation. By Philip Kennicott  •   Read more »   Movie Review 'Avengers: Infinity War' is stunningly dark. But it's still wildly entertaining. This chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe takes you to a place that most superhero movies don't — and where you may not want to go. By Michael O'Sullivan  •   Read more »   With family whose SUV went off cliff, officials knew of abuse allegations but did not intervene, records show A few years before Jennifer Hart drove her wife and their adopted children off a cliff, Oregon officials closed an investigation into the children's care because it found "insufficient evidence." By Marwa Eltagouri  •   Read more »   Prisoner transport company kept detainee shackled for 18 days in human waste, lawsuit alleges The financial incentive to pick up as many detainees as possible — with few stops for rest, water, food and bathroom breaks — led to unsanitary and unsafe conditions of confinement, in violation of the 14th Amendment, the lawsuit alleges. By Tracy Jan  •   Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines or because it is included in your subscription. 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