Feb 13 Flynn told to leave after losing Trump trust, spokesman says By Julie Pace, Eric Tucker and Jill Colvin, Associated Press Flynn's departure less than one month into the Trump administration marks an extraordinarily early shakeup in the president's senior team of advisers. Flynn was a loyal Trump supporter throughout the campaign, but his ties to Russia caused concern among other… Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 9:57 What Michael Flynn's communication with Russia means for national security By PBS News Hour President Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn, has come under fire for pre-inauguration conversations he had with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. Judy Woodruff speaks with The New York Times’ David Sanger and Leon Panetta, former director of the CIA,… Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch 7:14 News Wrap: Pressure mounts against national security adviser By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, multiple reports suggest President Trump’s national security team is in disarray -- and the fate of adviser Michael Flynn hangs in the balance -- after the release of calls between Flynn and Russia’s ambassador to… Continue watching
Feb 13 Why these librarians are protesting Trump's executive orders By Elizabeth Flock Since Trump took office last month, a vocal and growing number of librarians across the country are taking a more politically active stance. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speak at the White House By Catherine Lucey, Rob Gillies, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump praised the "outstanding" trade relationship between the United States and Canada Monday, saying he would only be "tweaking" it going forward. Continue reading
Feb 13 Canada's Trudeau arrives in Washington to meet with Trump By Rob Gillies, Associated Press In the first face-to-face meeting with the new U.S. president, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will talk about free trade at the White House. Continue reading
Feb 12 Watch With missile test, North Korea may be testing Trump By PBS News Hour North Korea appeared to fire a ballistic missile on Sunday as a challenge to President Donald Trump. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was with Trump at his Florida estate Mar-a-Lago when they received the news, called the move “intolerable.”… Continue watching
Feb 12 White House declines to publicly defend embattled Flynn By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Pressed repeatedly, top policy adviser Stephen Miller said it wasn't up to him to say whether the president retains confidence in Flynn. Continue reading
Feb 12 Green card holder who voted illegally could face deportation By News Desk Rosa Maria Ortega, who holds a green card and is married with four children, was sentenced to eight years in prison and could face deportation after serving her time. Continue reading
Feb 12 Sheriffs still looking for clarity on deportation By Tim Henderson, Stateline Despite tough talk on sanctuary cities from the Trump administration, many sheriffs still fear that they lack the legal right to hold prisoners for possible deportation, even at the request of federal authorities. Sheriffs, who operate 85 percent… Continue reading