TAPPER: And we have some breaking news into CNN right now. We are learning that the top U.S. naval commander in the Middle East was found dead in Bahrain earlier today. Officials are investigating the death of vices admiral John Scott Stearney. But they do say there is no evidence of foul play at this time. CNN's Ryan Browne joins me now. Ryan, tell us more.</s>RYAN BROWNE, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Well, Jake, we learned that the admiral Stearney was found dead today in Bahrain. Now Bahraini officials and the Navy's criminal investigative service, NCS, are investigating this death. However, they have been able to determine that at this time foul play is not suspected. Now, the cause of death not yet known. That will be part of the investigation. But we spoke with the chief of naval operations today, Admiral John Richardson. He said that admiral Stearney was not under any kind of investigation and that they will release additional details as they are learned. Now this is a critical command that deals with various challenges in the region from Iran, rebels in Yemen, firing missiles into the red sea. So it's seen as a critical command. And to that end the Navy is flying out one of its most senior officers tonight, vice admiral Jim Malloy, to take over an interim basis to help oversee the command and ensure that operations continue. A major senior naval officer, a real shock to the Navy community today -- Jake.</s>TAPPER: All right. Ryan Browne at the Pentagon. Thank you so much. Coming up, they were bitter rivals who became the best of friends. As we celebrate the life of President George H.W. Bush, a look at the special bond he forged with Bill Clinton. Next.</s>H.W. BUSH: President Clinton beat me like a drum back in 1992 and then we became friends. And some of his friends look at him, and they say have you lost it with this crazy guy? And some of mine look at it and they have said it's just the same thing. What are you doing with Clinton? And just because you run against someone does not mean you have to be enemies. Politics does not have to be mean and ugly.
Top U.S. Naval Commander In The Middle East Was Found Dead In Bahrain Earlier Today