“The knives are out” for President Trump’s national security adviser, an administration official said after reports that Michael Flynn misled administration officials about his discussions with the Russian ambassador. Scrutiny is mounting and neither Trump nor his advisers have publicly defended Flynn.
As the administration targets dozens of Obama-era policies, business leaders are thrilled. But the campaign has alarmed labor unions, safety advocates and environmental activists as the fallout ripples across the country.
Newsmax Media CEO Christopher Ruddy said he spoke with the president Friday and recommended that Trump replace his chief of staff. He told CNN that Priebus does not understand how federal agencies operate, and he said three Cabinet secretaries later praised his criticism.
Grammy Awards
Adele accepts the award for song of the year. (Getty Images)
Beyonce performs. (Getty Images)
Bruno Mars performs a tribute to Prince. (Invision/AP)
Chance the Rapper accepts the best new artist award. (Getty Images)
A Tribe Called Quest performs. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Her “25” won album of the year, and her heart-squeezing ballad, “Hello,” ended up besting Beyoncé’s commanding “Formation” for song and record of the year. Her big night felt like business as usual.
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Some 188,000 people were ordered to leave Sunday night while crews struggled to repair a crumbled spillway in the Oroville Dam.
Sanders is raising questions about the surprise cancellation of the town hall, which was scheduled for this morning and was to be filmed for an MSNBC special. The senator said that a National Guard armory that had been booked had canceled without explanation.
House oversight committee chairman Jason Chaffetz’s targets these days include the District, where he wants to block a law that allows for assisted suicide and the city’s plan to use local tax dollars to help undocumented residents fight deportation.
Officials and analysts expect sharp cuts in federal nondefense spending, which would strain local budgets nationwide and pose a particular threat to economic growth here.
Stephen Miller makes a sweeping claim that is not supported by the research he cites.
After Trump cleared the way for construction, the Native Americans and others who have fought the Dakota Access pipeline are pinning their hopes on court challenges. But as the protesters’ camp is dismantled, many wonder if it will become a catalyst for renewed activism or fade into memory.
While the anthem was being performed, German players tried to sing the usual verse over the Nazi-favored version. “We were left shocked and did not know how to react,” said player Andrea Petkovic.
