1. Sean Hannity's real estate venture bought properties through a dealer who was involved in a criminal conspiracy to fraudulently buy foreclosed homes. Jeff Brock pleaded guilty in 2016 to federal charges of bank fraud and conspiracy for rigging foreclosure auctions between 2007 and 2012. Brock purchased 11 homes in Georgia following foreclosures and sold them to Hannity's shell company in 2012. There is no evidence that Hannity was aware of Brock's involvement in fraud. (The Guardian)

  2. Senate lawmakers postponed Ronny Jackson's confirmation hearing to become the next head of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Top Democrats and Republicans questioned his qualifications and oversight of the White House medical staff. Jackson was also criticized for his appraisal of Trump's health after his annual physical in January. The White House released a statement Tuesday in support of Jackson. (Washington Post)

  3. Former President George H. W. Bush is alert but remains in intensive care. Bush was admitted to the hospital Monday morning after he contracted an infection that spread to his blood and led to sepsis. His doctor said he is "responding to treatments and appears to be recovering." (CNN)

  4. The goal of the raid on Paul Manafort was to recover documents related to the June 2016 Trump Tower meeting with Russian lobbyists. A new court filing by the special counsel confirmed that Mueller's team raided Manafort's home in July 2017 in part to recover "communications, records, documents, and other files involving any of the attendees of the June 9, 2016 meeting at Trump Tower, as well as Aras and [Emin] Agalarov." (Newsweek)

  5. Scott Pruitt will face two congressional hearings this week. The hearings will focus on the EPA's budget, but they will also give lawmakers an opportunity to grill Pruitt about other concerns and allegations about the agency's use of taxpayer money under Pruitt's leadership. (ABC News)

  6. James Comey's book, "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership," sold more than 600,000 copies in its first week. The sales include print, audio and e-books. Hillary Clinton's book about the 2016 election sold 300,000 copies in its first week, by comparison. (The Hill)