Fox News’ Swedish ‘security advisor’ has heads scratching

In this Oct. 1, 2015 file photo, Bill O’Reilly of the Fox News Channel program “The O’Reilly Factor,” poses for photos in New York. Swedes are finding themselves puzzled by representations of their country in the U.S. after a prominent Fox News program featured a “Swedish defense and national security advisor” who’s unknown to the country’s military and foreign-affairs officials.

Bill O’Reilly sticks up for ‘Old School’ in next book

In this Oct. 1, 2015 file photo, Bill O’Reilly of the Fox News Channel program “The O’Reilly Factor,” poses for a photo on the set of his show in New York. O’Reilly’s next book “Old School: Life in the Sane Lane,” is scheduled for release on March 28. less CORRECTS FROM LAND TO LANE- FILE – In this Oct. 1, 2015 file photo, Bill O’Reilly of the Fox News Channel program “The O’Reilly Factor,” poses for a photo on the set of his show in New York.

MSNBC hires Greta Van Susteren for evening show

In this Oct. 30, 2015 file photo, Greta Van Susteren arrives at the 29th American Cinematheque Awards honoring Reese Witherspoon in Los Angeles. MSNBC says it has hired former Fox News host Greta Van Susteren to host a daily, Washington-based news program at the dinner hour.

Trump aide says Obama’s Russia sanctions may be disproportionate

Incoming White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer questions Obama’s Russia sanctions on January 1, 2017 on ABC’s ‘This Week.’ US President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming press secretary suggested on Sunday that the Obama administration’s measures against Russia in the wake of allegations that Moscow interfered in the 2016 elections were disproportionate.