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.
00:00 Intro
02;12 As Trump prepares Blanche AG nomination, some Republicans predict tough confirmation
05;03 United jet was 15 feet above busy New Jersey Turnpike, NTSB says
07;09 Murder trial of Texas teen accused of fatally stabbing track rival underway
09;06 Police body camera shows wild shootout in South Carolina neighborhood
10;28 Bahamas search for missing American Lynette Hooker intensifies
12;04 John Bolton will plead guilty to mishandling classified information: Sources
13;40 Tracking severe storms in the Plains as the Northeast heats up
14;35 Police: Manhunt in Baton Rouge for 2 suspects that killed woman after opening fire on car
15;27 Military drills across parts of SoCal spark outrage
15;54 Investigation underway after 4 natural gas trucks explode east of Mexico City
16;10 Missing sherpa on Mount Everest found alive after nearly a week
16;27 Lifetime ban for 2 fans following selfie on court in Game 1 NBA finals
16;59 Martha Raddatz details untold stories of 9/11 military veterans in new book 'The Hero Next Door'
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