Article snippet: The president’s lawyers insisted the ban — which is currently in effect after three revisions to survive court challenges — had nothing to do with religion. “If I were him . . . I wouldn’t do it,” President Trump said of the nomination process that US Navy Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson is facing to run the US Department of Veterans Affairs. President Trump declared that if the Iranians ‘‘restart their nuclear program, they will have bigger problems than they’ve ever had before.’’ The arrival was heavy on pomp, with nearly 500 US service-members from all five military branches participating in the ceremonial welcome. President Trump shook French President Emmanuel Macron’s hand — and then, keeping his hand clasped around the foreign dignitary, led Macron away from reporters. Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger took to Twitter Tuesday to wish former President George H.W. Bush well as the 93-year-old continues treatment at a Houston hospital for an infection. If asked to guess, it’s a safe bet that few Americans would have put this state anywhere on their list of possibilities. Hosting President Macron of France, President Trump said he could agree to an Iran deal renegotiated by US and European officials if it was strong enough. Christian conservatives say the president more than honored his end of the bargain that brought reluctant members of their ranks. Names There are no fewer than 13 Democratic candidates running to succeed US Representati... Link to the full article to read more