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Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn has resigned as national security adviser after a convoluted series of events.

Michael Flynn Left The Trump White House This Week. Here's How That Happened

8:06pm February 14, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The path to Flynn's resignation from his post as national security adviser has been long and confusing, littered with misstatements and uncertain dates.

The government ethics office says it has reason to believe disciplinary action is warranted against senior Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway for inappropriate comments on TV.

Conway Should Be Investigated For Plugging Ivanka Trump Products, Ethics Agency Says

6:38pm February 14, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

The president's senior adviser appeared on TV last week and urged shoppers to buy the president's daughter's line of clothes, jewelry and shoes, after Nordstrom decided to drop it.

President Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, leaves many questions behind after his resignation Monday night.

6 Unanswered Questions After Michael Flynn's Resignation

5:35pm February 14, 2017

Flynn's departure from his position as national security adviser is followed by contradictory statements from the White House and an unclear timeline on the administration's response.

Trump's Presidency Takes Toll On His Daughter's Brand

4:55pm February 14, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

Trump-branded products may continue to see lower sales as growing consumer boycotts prompt U.S. retailers to back away from the items. The Wall Street Journal reports sales of Ivanka Trump's fashion line tumbled at Nordstrom, according to internal documents. Now Nordstrom has dropped the products. Ethics experts worry that plunging U.S. retail sales may feed Trump's need to expand overseas, creating new conflicts of interest.

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Flynn's Departure Signals Upheaval Inside National Security Council

4:55pm February 14, 2017

by Mary Louise Kelly

The resignation of White House national security adviser Michael Flynn could have implications for the National Security Council. Flynn resigned Monday night after reports he misled the vice president-elect about his conversations with the Russian ambassador.

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Press Secretary: Trump Fired Flynn As National Security Adviser

4:41pm February 14, 2017

by Mara Liasson

The resignation of national security adviser Michael Flynn hasn't stopped the questions about his calls to the Russian ambassador. White House press secretary Sean Spicer told reporters Tuesday that President Trump asked for Flynn's resignation.

Protesters in favor of Washington, D.C's assisted suicide law outside of congressional office buildings on Feb. 13, 2017.

Congress Moves To Overturn D.C. 'Death With Dignity Law'

4:15pm February 14, 2017

The D.C. law gives District physicians the right to prescribe lethal medication to terminally ill patients who have less than six months to live.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other GOP leaders take questions from reporters about President Trump's ousted national security adviser, Michael Flynn, on Tuesday.

Flynn May Be Called To Testify Before Senate Intelligence Committee

3:59pm February 14, 2017

by Dana Farrington

Michael Flynn stepped down as national security adviser following reports he communicated with Russia about U.S. sanctions in December and then misled the vice president-elect about that discussion.

Joseph Clancy's retirement from the Secret Service gives President Trump another position to fill.

Secret Service Director Announces Retirement

3:50pm February 14, 2017

by Brian Naylor

Joseph Clancy was named director in 2014 by former President Obama to lead an agency in turmoil.

White House Press secretary Sean Spicer takes questions from the media on Tuesday. He said it was President Trump's decision to have national security adviser Michael Flynn resign.

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White House Press Secretary Says Trump Fired Flynn As National Security Adviser

3:30pm February 14, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

The account differs from the impression the White House gave initially, framing it as Michael Flynn's decision to leave amid questions about his talks with Russia and misleading the vice president.