Evening Edition: Labor nominee withdraws amid rising GOP concern

Trump says Flynn was treated unfairly, calls leaks a 'criminal act'; Senate Democrats unify around bipartisan congressional probe of Trump-Russia links; For 14 days, Trump kept his No. 2 in the dark. What does that mean for Pence?; Trump calls on Netanyahu to ‘hold back’ on West Bank settlements; ‘Morning Joe’ has blacklisted Kellyanne Conway. And that’s not all.; Mattis tells NATO allies U.S. will 'moderate' its support unless they must boost defense spending; Conservative group: Trump, DeVos should dismantle Education Dept. and bring God into classrooms; Malaysia detains woman as probes widen into killing of North Korean leader's half-brother; IRS will no longer withhold tax refunds if Americans ignore Obamacare insurance requirement; This undocumented immigrant is seeking sanctuary at a church. Will authorities enter to retrieve her?; Stephen Miller’s ‘cringeworthy’ campaign speech for student government; America's February warmth is extreme, and it's just getting started; Scientists have just detected a major change to the Earth's oceans linked to a warming climate; A state lawmaker accused a Colorado newspaper of 'fake news.' So the paper is threatening to sue him. ; What about diners who fail to show up to claim their reservations?;   The day's most important stories   Labor nominee withdraws amid rising GOP concern Andrew Puzder, a restaurant executive and Trump campaign supporter, had drawn widespread criticism of his business record and personal background. In the hours leading up to his withdrawal, at least a dozen Republican senators were said to be withholding their support. By Ed O'Keefe and Jonnelle Marte  •  Read more » Trump says Flynn was treated unfairly, calls leaks a 'criminal act' President Trump criticized the intelligence community and the media for the news reports that ultimately led to national security adviser Michael Flynn's sudden resignation. By Ashley Parker  •  Read more »   Senate Democrats unify around bipartisan congressional probe of Trump-Russia links Democratic lawmakers agreed to push forward with an ongoing Senate Intelligence Committee investigation despite pressure from some members of the party calling for an independent commission. By Karoun Demirjian and Sean Sullivan  •  Read more »   For 14 days, Trump kept his No. 2 in the dark. What does that mean for Pence? The question that legislators are trying to figure out, a Republican said, is if the vice president — like most everyone else — is simply a victim to a rash and erratic president, or if he is deliberately being shut out by senior White House advisers. By Robert Costa and Ashley Parker  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Trump calls on Netanyahu to ‘hold back’ on West Bank settlements In his most extensive remarks as president about the chances for peace in the Middle East, Trump said he "could live with" either a separate Palestinian state or a unitary state as a peaceful outcome. By Anne Gearan and Ruth Eglash  •  Read more »   ‘Morning Joe’ has blacklisted Kellyanne Conway. And that’s not all. Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough characterized Conway as an attention seeker who texts TV producers in a constant effort to get on air. By Callum Borchers  •  Read more »   Mattis tells NATO allies U.S. will 'moderate' its support unless they must boost defense spending The defense secretary's statement marks an escalation in Washington's long-running frustration that many NATO countries do not spend at least 2 percent of their gross domestic product as they have pledged. By Dan Lamothe and Michael Birnbaum  •  Read more »   Conservative group: Trump, DeVos should dismantle Education Dept. and bring God into classrooms Names of the Council for National Policy's members are closely held, but a 2014 membership directory published by the Southern Poverty Law Center shows that Stephen K. Bannon was a member and that Kellyanne Conway served on the council's executive committee. By Emma Brown  •  Read more »   Malaysia detains woman as probes widen into killing of North Korean leader's half-brother Kim Jong Nam, estranged from the North's ruling dynasty, was apparently poisoned in an airport attack. By Anna Fifield  •  Read more »   IRS will no longer withhold tax refunds if Americans ignore Obamacare insurance requirement The Trump administration also proposed a series of rule changes to encourage insurers to remain in Affordable Care Act marketplaces. By Amy Goldstein  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   This undocumented immigrant is seeking sanctuary at a church. Will authorities enter to retrieve her? In the past, immigration authorities avoided raiding churches. But Jeanette Vizguerra and other immigrants seeking sanctuary in places of worship fear it could be different after Trump's executive order. By Sarah Pulliam Bailey  •  Read more »   Stephen Miller’s ‘cringeworthy’ campaign speech for student government Now a policy aide in the Trump White House, as a student at a Santa Monica high school he was booed off stage following over-the-top remarks. By Rosalind S. Helderman  •  Read more »   America's February warmth is extreme, and it's just getting started Since Punxsutawney Phil's pronouncement of six more weeks of winter, spring-like weather has overtaken much of the nation. And some of the month's warmest weather with respect to normal is yet to come. By Jason Samenow  •  Read more »   Scientists have just detected a major change to the Earth's oceans linked to a warming climate A new paper found that oceans are losing oxygen, and it could have severe consequences to marine life if it continues. By Chris Mooney  •  Read more »   A state lawmaker accused a Colorado newspaper of 'fake news.' So the paper is threatening to sue him. The threat sets the stage for a possible legal battle that could test the definition of the most overused phrase in Trump-era politics. By Callum Borchers  •  Read more »   What about diners who fail to show up to claim their reservations? Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves. By Tom Sietsema  •  Read more »           Share Evening Edition:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Headlines. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. 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