. >> as soon as the president heard about the request made by outmayor, he asked we reach and verify the mayor had made the request. we did, the president asked the flag be lowered. >> did his staff not tell him? >> i am not sure. there is a certain protocol that is followed. once the president heard about request, he ordered the flags be lowered. the proclamation is going out in the next three minutes. it possible the president would nominate somebody who would support roe v. wade? >> i'm not going to make common. thanks, guys. announcer: justice anthony kennedy's requirement -- retirement rings change to the supreme court. the story on c-span from president trump nominating a replacement, the hearings, to the swearing in, all on c-span. or listen on the free app. president trump will attend a salute to service dinner in west virginia this evening, part of a military tribute held by the pga golf association, holding a tournament there this week. you can watch live coverage at 6:30 on c-span. later tonight, lawrence o'donnell talks about updates to his book on the 1975 police shootin