Trump’s reluctant dismissals could alter White House

Though Donald Trump fashions himself a loyal boss, his inner circle has been steadily shrinking - revealing Trump's willingness to cast aside some of his most devoted advisers. This week, National Security Adviser Michael Flynn was added to the list of Trump's left-behind loyalists.

John Kasich, Ohio governor

In an interview on CNN's " State of the Union ", the Ohio Republican, attending a worldwide security conference in Munich, Germany, said leaders from other countries are getting mixed messages from the president and members of his administration. Speaking from the 53rd Munich Security Conference, Kasich said leaders are saying, "We're just not sure" about America's alliances.

John Kasich: Trump’s NATO role worries Europe

From an international security conference in Munich , Ohio Gov. John Kasich said Sunday that world leaders remain uncertain about President Trump 's commitment to Europe and NATO . "There is a question that in a time of crisis, where will America be," Mr. Kasich said on CNN's "State of the Union."

Robert Harward Turns Down Trump’s Request To Replace Michael Flynn

Hours after Thursday's rambling press conference where Trump lamented the messy country he inherited, the Financial Times reported the president's top choice for National Security Adviser has withdrawn from consideration. In an unusual move for President Trump, his pick to replace ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn wasn't alarming.

Lawmakers Feel the Heat as Resistance Shows Up in Droves to Town Halls

"This is what the resistance looks like," Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan wrote Saturday on Twitter. Energized crowds in New York, South Carolina, and Wisconsin on Saturday morning gave lawmakers a hint of what awaits them in their home districts during the upcoming Congressional recess .

Paedophile caught after victim,14, snaps a picture of him

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The Latest: Trump to name Mike Dubke as comms director

President Donald Trump walks away from his podium at the conclusion of a news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. Standing in the front row, from left are, White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, Vice President Mike Pence, senior adviser Jared Kushner and White House chief strategist Steve Bannon.

Peter Lucas: Gonzalez plans an all-out Trump attack in governor’s race

Gov. Charlie Baker will be lucky if he draws Democrat Jay Gonzalez, a Deval Patrick acolyte, as his opponent for re-election. Gonzalez, 46, of Needham, served as Patrick's secretary of administration from 2009 to 2013, which, outside of governor, is the top job in state government.

Trump pick for Medicare post faces questions on Indiana contracts

President Donald Trump 's pick to oversee Medicare and Medicaid advised Vice President Mike Pence on health care issues while he was Indiana's governor, a post she maintained amid a web of business arrangements - including one that ethics experts say conflicted with her public duties. A review by The Associated Press found Seema Verma and her small Indianapolis-based firm made millions through consulting agreements with at least nine states while also working under contract for Hewlett Packard.

Pick for Medicare post faces questions on Indiana contracts

President Donald Trump's pick to oversee Medicare and Medicaid advised Vice President Mike Pence on health care issues while he was Indiana's governor, a post she maintained amid a web of business arrangements - including one that ethics experts say conflicted with her public duties. A review by The Associated Press found Seema Verma and her small Indianapolis-based firm made millions through consulting agreements with at least nine states while also working under contract for Hewlett Packard.