Wednesday's Headlines: Foreign officials sought leverage over Kushner via his business dealings and debts, U.S. officials say
Security clearances downgraded for Kushner and other White House officials; Four Commerce Department appointees lose their posts after problems in background checks; Cyber chief...
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It is unclear if any countries acted on the discussions, but contacts between foreign government officials and Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law and adviser, have raised concerns inside the White House and are a reason he has been unable to obtain a permanent security clearance, the officials said.
By Shane Harris, Carol D. Leonnig, Greg Jaffe and Josh Dawsey • Read more »
The move severely limits the access of the president's son-in-law to the nation's most sensitive secrets amid concerns raised by the ongoing investigation of his background, two White House officials said.
By Ashley Parker, Josh Dawsey and Philip Rucker • Read more »
Adm. Michael S. Rogers told lawmakers Russia is continuing efforts to disrupt the U.S. political system and is targeting the 2018 election. "If we don't change the dynamic here, this is going to continue."
The concocted story that emerged is the latest cautionary tale about how the Internet itself has become a potent tool of deception wielded by political extremists, disinformation warriors and conspiracy theorists.
Classes resume Wednesday at Stoneman Douglas High, two weeks after 17 were slain. In the coming weeks, teachers hope to ease students back into the business of learning: graphing polynomials, dissecting Shakespeare, learning the countries of Southeast Asia.
The sport has withstood the Civil War, two industrial revolutions, the Great Depression and suburban sprawl. But can it survive much longer into the 21st century? And just as important: Should it?
The White House communications director refused to answer any questions about events and conversations that occurred since President Trump took office, according to a Republican lawmaker.
The agreement for two new presidential planes came after months of negotiations, but it's not clear whether the $3.9 billion contract represents substantial savings from earlier cost estimates.
An investigation found that more than half of a sampling of students at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts whose families claimed D.C. residency — thus avoiding the $12,800 annual tuition for nonresidents — may live outside Washington.
By Peter Jamison, Valerie Strauss and Perry Stein • Read more »
A swastika is front and center on the weathered instrument that has hung in a church since 1934. Above the symbol is an inscription that translates to: "Everything for the Fatherland. Adolf Hitler."
But authors noted a few troubling indicators: 12 percent of people said they had forwarded a sext without consent and 8.5 percent said a sext of theirs had been forwarded without their consent.
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