“The allegations against me are completely false and fabricated. If they had any merit, I would not have been selected, promoted and entrusted to serve in such a sensitive and important role as physician to three presidents over the past 12 years.” Ronny Jackson was defiant in his statement, but still opted to withdraw as Trump’s nominee to lead Veterans Affairs. Luckily he got out just in time to avoid any damage being done to his reputation…

+ Meanwhile, by a vote of 57-42, the Senate has confirmed Mike Pompeo as the new Secretary of State.

+ Jackson out. Pompeo in. And EPA head Scott Pruitt is on the bubble. His scandals (and policies) took center stage at he got grilled by Congress on Thursday.