Full Episode: Thursday, June 4, 2026
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The episode covers Pres. Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche as attorney general, a potential confirmation battle, aviation safety issues, and a profile of military heroes by Martha Raddatz.
With Pres. Trump set to nominate acting AG Todd Blanche as attorney general, Mary Bruce reports on some top Republicans predicting a confirmation battle with tough questions about the president's $1.8 billion fund to pay allies, including January 6th rioters, with taxpayer money, Rhiannon Ally has details on the NTSB’s preliminary report revealing the United jet that hit a light pole on the NJ Turnpike as it was landing in Newark was just 15 feet above the highway; David Muir shares ABC News’ chief global affairs correspondent and "This Week" co-anchor Martha Raddatz’s journey to profile military heroes of the 9/11 generation in her new book, 'The Hero Next Door;’ and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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