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It’s been a busy few days in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Studios finally posted a teaser trailer for Chloé Zhao’s “Eternals,” “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” star Simu Liu dealt with online trolls and head honcho Kevin Feige addressed an ugly aspect of the biggest cinematic franchise ever: whitewashing. Feige addresses whitewashing In a new Men’s Health cover story focusing on Liu, the MCU’s first Asian lead, producer-creator Feige addressed past accusati...

Veterans affairs ronny jackson. the nomination appears to be in danger, with serious workplace allegations against him. white house correspondent kristin mal kerr has these details. >> reporter: stunning accusations. dr. ronny jackson facing allegations of overprescribing medications, drinking on the job, creating a hostile work environment. >> the previous administration we were told stories where he was repeatedly drunk while on duty. where his main job was taking care of the most powerful man...

Theyre incredibly diverse. thats why hillary is the best person absolutely in this race to represent that community, because shes somebody whos built her career on listening, on engaging and problem solving. not putting cookie cut answers out there that she thinks speaks for a huge bunch of americans. thats not what shes going to do. thats why shes going to represent that community and so many others in an informed and effective way. >> so to the extend that we have untrained minds going into th...

Leave because of the health care issue. >> mark, when you find somebody in washington or any city who is completely honest, please call me. when you find someone, mark, in los angeles or new york or washington, d.c. who is completely honest, please let me know. >> so, then, were in agreement. >> larry: help me with something, ben, and then you, mark. isnt the chief of staff supposed to be tough? >> hes supposed to be tough, but hes not supposed to be -- hes not supposed to be -- if hes tough, if...

In washington or any city who is completely honest, please call me. when you find someone, mark, in los angeles or new york or washington, d.c., who is completely honest, please let me know. >> so, then, were in agreement. >> larry: help me with something, ben, and then you, mark. isnt the chief of staff supposed to be tough? >> hes supposed to be tough, but hes not supposed to be -- hes not supposed to be -- if hes tough, if he says to him, youre a team player, get your butt on board with us or...