

Politics Nov 14

Aides said Ricardel clashed with the first lady's staff over her visit to Africa last month. Yet it is highly unusual for a first lady or her office to weigh in on personnel matters, especially the president's national security staff.
By Zeke Miller, Associated Press
Politics Nov 13

The Wall Street Journal reported that the first lady's staff and Mira Ricardel clashed during Mrs. Trump's visit to Africa in October over such things as seating on the plane and requests to use the council's resources.
By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Politics Jul 13

The third time's the charm for Afghanistan's all girl robotics team, who will be allowed entry into the U.S. to compete in a competition after President Donald Trump personally intervened to reverse a decision twice denying them enter into the…
By Amir Shah and Jill Colvin, Associated Press
Politics Apr 05

In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump removed chief political strategist Steve Bannon from the National Security Council, whose appointment had drawn criticism. Also, the president said it's possible that former National Security Adviser Susan Rice may have committed a…
By PBS NewsHour
Apr 05

By Vivian Salama, Associated Press
Bannon's role on the NSC sparked concerns from Trump critics, who said it was inappropriate for the political adviser to play a role in national security.
Mar 21

By PBS NewsHour
In our news wrap Tuesday, a senior official with the president's National Security Council said the White House is evaluating whether the longstanding U.S. goal of a world without nuclear weapons remains "realistic." Also, Northern Ireland marked the death of…
Feb 13

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…
Jan 19

By PBS NewsHour
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…
Dec 01

By Josh Lederman, Associated Press
The Obama administration's decision is a symbolic but significant shift that reflects the U.S. military's evolution from a male-dominated force to one seeking to incorporate women at all levels.
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