Flynn Is Now The Third Trump Adviser To Resign Over Russia Ties
National Security Adviser and former Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump Monday, after reports indicated Flynn discussed sanctions with the Russian ambassador during a December phone conversation and then lied about it to administration officials. In his resignation letter, Flynn admitted he “provided incomplete information” about the conversation. Flynn […]
Trudy Rubin: Flynn gone, but there’s still a lot wrong with Trump White House
The firing of Michael Flynn won’t cure what ails the Trump White House. The downfall of the president’s national security adviser after only 25 days in office is symptomatic of President Trump’s ill-informed, incoherent approach to foreign policy. This chaotic management style is embarrassing the country. It is angering our allies and emboldening our enemies.
Good riddance to Michael Flynn
The following editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday, Feb. 15: ——— There is only one possible reaction to the resignation of retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn as President Trump’s national security adviser: good riddance — and not only because Flynn was caught in what looks like a lie. Of course, Flynn had […]
Hillary Clinton dances on Michael Flynn’s political grave following his late-night resignation
One of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s top critics throughout the 2016 presidential election was former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. Flynn was an early surrogate of President Donald Trump and a frequent guest on Republican-leaning Fox News programs. At the 2016 Republican National Convention, Flynn led the crowd in chants of “lock her […]
White House reeling amid fallout from Flynn’s ouster
The White House sought Tuesday to quickly contain the fallout from the ouster of national security adviser Michael Flynn, but President Donald Trump and top aides found themselves mired in further disarray as more details emerged that undermined their portrayal of the matter. White House press secretary Sean Spicer contradicted assertions that he and…
White House: Trump Knew of Flynn’s Contact With Top Russian for ‘Weeks’
The White House says President Donald Trump was advised nearly three weeks ago that national security adviser Michael Flynn had misled his vice president about controversial pre-inauguration contacts with a top Russian diplomat. White House spokesman Sean Spicer, speaking Tuesday, said the president and his close advisers had been “reviewing and evaluating” that information on […]
N.J. lawmaker pushes for special prosecutor to handle Christie Bridgegate complaint
TRENTON — A key Democrat on Monday pressed the state attorney general’s office to appoint a special prosecutor to handle an official misconduct criminal complaint lodged against Gov. Chris Christie last month for the governor’s alleged involvement in Bridgegate. In a letter to Attorney General Christopher Porrino, state Sen. Raymond Lesniak (D-Union) for an independent […]
Bridgegate verdict: Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly guilty on all counts
NEWARK — Two former Christie administration insiders charged in a bizarre scheme of political retaliation against a mayor who refused to endorse the governor for re-election were found guilty Friday on all counts in the long-running Bridgegate saga. In a seven-week trial that saw their own words used against them, Bill Baroni and Bridget Anne […]
35 Leaders, Groups Listed as ‘Predators of Press Freedom’
Turkish President Erdogan, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, and the Islamic State Terror Group are recent additions to the list of “Predators of Press Freedom” released by Reporters without Borders to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists Wednesday.
Poll: Will Hillary Clinton emails affect how you vote?
TRENTON — With less than two weeks to Election Day, Hillary Clinton’s chances of becoming America’s first female president have been looking strong. The Democratic nominee is leading Republican rival Donald Trump in most polls. And Trump had been reeling from allegations of sexual misconduct from a number of women. But then, on Friday, Clinton […]