Patch Morning Briefing: Comey-Trump Fallout; Gorsuch Hearing; Health Care Push

Good morning, Patchers. Here's what you need to know to start this Tuesday morning:

Comey Testifies To Congress

There was a lot to take away from FBI Director James Comey's testimony before the House Intelligence Committee on Monday, when he confirmed an investigation into the Trump campaign team's ties with Russia and debunked Trump's claims that President Obama was wiretapping him.

One ramification: Trump's surrogates are finding it harder and harder to defend him, writes The New York Times' Glenn Thrush. The Times reports that aides such as Press Secretary Sean Spicer "have told allies that Mr. Trump’s Twitter habits are making their jobs harder, said administration officials interviewed over the past week." (The New York Times)

More Comey Coverage:

• 5 Things To Know About FBI Director Comey's Congressional Testimony (Patch)
• President Trump Faces His Hardest Truth: He Was Wrong (The Washington Post)
• G.O.P. Responds to F.B.I. Inquiry by Changing Subject (The New York Times)

Neil Gorsuch Hearing

Neil Gorsuch, Trump's pick for the U.S. Supreme Court, will face questioning from the Senate Judiciary Committee today after his formal hearing began Monday, a normally high-profile event that was shrouded by Comey's simultaneous appearance before lawmakers. Here's what went down on day one. (The Washington Post)

Big Push For Health Care Bill

Republicans were expected to unveil Monday night some changes to their proposed health care bill that could get some of the more hardliners in their party on board. They hope to have a vote on the House floor on Thursday. (The Washington Post)

In Non-Trump News...

• Philanthropist David Rockefeller Dies At 101 (Patch)
• Tom Brady's Stolen Jerseys Recovered in Mexico (Patch)
• 9/11 Families Sue Saudi Arabia (Patch)

News Minute

U.S. To Ban Electronics On Certain Flights: Reports

The TSA and DHS announced restrictions Tuesday on bringing electronic devices onto incoming flights from 10 airports in eight Muslim-majority countries. Royal Jordanian Airlines appeared to jump the gun on the news in a Monday tweet. (The Washington Post)

Ivanka Trump Set To Get West Wing Office As Role Expands

The president's oldest daughter is getting a bigger role in the White House. (Politico)

Tillerson Plans To Skip NATO Meeting, Visit Russia In April

Reuters reports on the unusual plans for the nation's top diplomat. (Reuters)

Tis The Season:

• When To Start College Entrance Exam Preparation (Patch)
• How To Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs For Easter (Patch)

How We Feel Most Mornings

On This Day In History

2006 – Twitter is founded.

1963 – The Alcatraz prison closes.

Famous Birthdays

1976 — Reese Witherspoon, actress

1931 — William Shatner

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