When a congresswoman asked the former US presidential candidate and current Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson at a congressional hearing Tuesday whether he knew what the housing term "REO" was, Carson thought she was referencing the similar-sounding cookie. READ MORE:* Trump needs to de-claw war hawk Bolton to save his political soul* Ben Carson slammed for slave ship 'immigration' remark* Facebook charged with discrimination by US Department of HousingAP Former US presidential candidate Ben Carson lacks knowledge about the government department he runs. Carolyn Kaster/AP US President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson walk from Marine One to board Air Force One. Then, near the end of the hearing, freshman Ayanna Pressley, chided Carson and the Trump administration for failing to improve conditions in low-income housing. During a lightning round in which Pressley wanted yes or no answers to her questions, Carson failed to do provide them.

Source: Stuff May 22, 2019 02:03 UTC