Several Democratic lawmakers are calling for answers after concerns were raised by families of sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln about the deteriorating living conditions and worsening mental health during the ship’s record-breaking deployment amid the war with Iran.

Since the Lincoln left its home port of San Diego last November, the aircraft carrier has been deployed for more than 250 days after being redirected to the Middle East to support US operations in the war with Iran, now entering its sixth month. With more than 5,000 sailors and Marines aboard, it has not made a port call in more than 200 days, setting a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea, according to Sen. Richard Blumenthal.

News outlets Stars and Stripes and the Navy Times reported this week that there had been multiple attempts by crew members to jump overboard, citing interviews with sailors and families of those on board who described the impacts of the lengthy deployment.

CNN’s Erin Burnett speaks to Military Times Pentagon correspondent Natalie Oliverio. Also, former Congressman Adam Kinzinger and Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) react to the news.

0:00 What are the conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln?
1:23 What are the families of sailors aboard the Lincoln saying?
4:56 Ex-GOP Congressman says the situation is “a huge red flag”
7:26 Democratic rep. says the Armed Services Committee will investigate

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President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed claims that families of service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier, which has been deployed for nearly nine months supporting operations in the Middle East.
Instead, Trump claimed the ship’s lengthy deployment had in fact not been long enough.

Rep. Chris Deluzio, an Iraq war veteran and Armed Services Committee member reacts.
Also, the toll it takes on family members of the USS Lincoln service members who have been out on sea for more than 250+ days.

0:00 Even after record-breaking deployment, Trump says ‘not nearly long enough’
4:00 The father of US service member aboard USS Lincoln shares the toll it is taking on the sailors and their families
13:58 Fmr. Defense Secretary Mark Esper reacts to Trump’s remark

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BREAKING: Actress Hayden Panettiere — known for “Nashville,” “Heroes” and other shows and movies — has died. She was 36.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” her father, Skip Panettiere, said in a statement.

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s departure comes at a challenging moment for Trump, who’s facing low approval ratings amid the ongoing war with Iran and high gas prices, with most Americans saying he hasn’t paid enough attention to the country’s most important problems.

Finding a replacement for one of the most visible women in Trump’s administration could be challenging. CNN’s Audie Cornish and her “group chat” discuss the possible candidates for the open role. Also, former GOP Reps. Adam Kinzinger and Charlie Dent, legal analyst Dina Doll and “The Death of Journalism” podcast host John Ziegler weigh in.

0:00 What immediate challenges will the new White House press secretary face?
1:05 Prediction markets rank possible replacements for Leavitt
2:57 What is Karoline Leavitt’s legacy?
5:10 What qualities will the next press secretary need to have?
7:42 Former GOP reps. weigh in on Leavitt’s exit

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio ignored a question from CNN about whether the administration put American lives at risk by having them fly on Air Force One while it was under threat. The question followed reports that President Donald Trump hid in a catering truck and boarded an alternative military plane while leaving Turkey last month due to an Iranian threat.

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