Feb 14 Kremlin, Russian lawmakers downplay Flynn’s resignation By Nataliya Vasilyeva, Associated Press It's a sign that Russia is already looking ahead to talks with the U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to improve the two nations' strained ties. Continue reading
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 Flynn apologizes to Pence over Russia controversy By Julie Pace, Associated Press A top adviser asserting that President Donald Trump retains "full confidence" in national security adviser Michael Flynn following reports that he misled senior officials about his contacts with Russia. Continue reading
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 10 Watch 5:21 Top Trump aide reportedly talked sanctions with Russian envoy By PBS News Hour In December, the Obama administration levied new sanctions against Russia for its alleged role in tampering with the election. In the days following, incoming White House National Security Adviser Michael Flynn spoke several times via phone with the Russian ambassador. Continue watching
Feb 10 Official: Flynn not ‘certain’ on sanctions talk with Russia By Julie Pace and Vivian Salama, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's national security adviser addressed U.S. sanctions against Russia in his conversations with the country's ambassador while President Barack Obama was still in office, a new report said, contradicting previous claims that the issue was not… Continue reading
Jan 19 Watch 9:06 Why Trump’s National Security transition is off to a rocky start By PBS News Hour A day before inauguration, the incoming Trump administration was forced to defend the pace of its staffing for important national security and diplomatic jobs. Judy Woodruff talks with Roger Cressey, a former National Security Council staff member, and Mark Landler… Continue watching
Jan 13 Trump aide Flynn in frequent contact with Russia envoy By Julie Pace, Associated Press The Obama administration is aware of frequent contacts between President-elect Donald Trump's national security adviser Michael Flynn and Russia's ambassador to the United States. Continue reading