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Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR News, the White House.
Trump posted that he will nominate Dr. Nicole Sapphire for the position.
The White House withdrew its first pick, Dr. Jeanette Neshawat, after scrutiny over her credentials.
Trump's second pick, Dr. Casey Means, stalled in the Senate.
In a separate post, the president seems to blame Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy for Means' failure in the Senate.
Cassidy, himself a doctor, grilled Means in her confirmation hearing about her beliefs about vaccines.
Trump wrote that he hopes Cassidy is defeated in his primary.
Sapphire, the new nominee, is a radiologist.
And like Trump's first pick, Neshawat, she has also been a Fox News contributor.
Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR News, the White House.
Today's schedule includes a traditional military arrival ceremony, an inspection of the troops on the South Lawn, and an exchange of gifts between the leaders.
In the afternoon, King Charles will address Congress in a speech that will focus on reconciliation and renewal of the relationship between the two countries, according to the palace.
That relationship has been strained in recent months, as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he will not let the U.S.
Trump has repeatedly rebuked Starmer over this.
There will also be a state dinner hosting the king and queen at the White House tonight.
Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR News.
Trump was testy responding to a reporter's question as to whether he'd use a nuclear weapon against Iran.