Jeff Sessions is the latest pick from President Trump’s nominations to be confirmed; President Trump recently defended Russian President Vladimir Putin and caused controversy by defending the Yemen Raid that led to a Navy SEAL’s death. Source

President Trump made wide-ranging remarks as he departed the White House for a trip to Japan. He blasted what he called the “tremendous blight” of the Russia investigation, and announced that the U.S. will deploy another 1,500 troops to the Middle East. Source

Is national security adviser Michael Flynn on the outs? Also, John Oliver of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” examines the qualifications of President Trump’s Cabinet picks. Source

Gwen Stefani will take Levine’s spot in the big red chair Source

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The bipartisan bill would allow more small businesses to help with retirement plans, help contribute and pay off loans and let parents use retirement money to help with childcare Source

The order comes as Trump is departing for Japan over Memorial Day weekend Source

President Trump is ordering more troops to the Middle East as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to rise. The order comes as Trump is departing for Japan over Memorial Day weekend. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers has more. Source

President Trump shared a selectively edited video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that aired on Fox Business, while another video that was slowed down to make Pelosi appear to be slurring her words spread on social media. CBSN’s Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers take a look. Source

Legal challenge expected for law that bans abortions on or beyond the eighth week of pregnancy without exceptions for cases of rape or incest Source