Trump decides to remove national security adviser, and others may follow … President Trump has decided to remove H.R. McMaster as his national security adviser and is actively discussing potential replacements, according to five people with knowledge of the plans, preparing to deliver yet another jolt …

Vanessa Trump files for divorce from Donald Trump Jr.  —  Vanessa Trump filed for divorce against her husband Donald Trump Jr. late Thursday in Manhattan Supreme Court.  —  The president's daughter-in-law filed for an uncontested proceeding, meaning she's not expecting a legal battle …

Cyberattacks Put Russian Fingers on the Switch at Power Plants, U.S. Says  —  The Trump administration accused Russia on Thursday of engineering a series of cyberattacks that targeted American and European nuclear power plants and water and electric systems, and could have sabotaged or shut power plants off at will.

NRA lawyer said to have had concerns about group's ties to Russia  —  WASHINGTON  —  Congressional investigators have learned that a longtime attorney for the National Rifle Association expressed concerns about the group's ties to Russia and possible involvement in channeling Russian money …

Democrats' civil war flares after Lamb's upset win  —  Conor Lamb's triumph in Trump country is being heralded by conservative Democrats as a major victory in their ongoing turf battle with the far left — and an object lesson on the kind of candidates the party needs to promote and win to take the House in November.

US housing department adviser quits amid questions of fraud and inflated biography  —  Naved Jafry, who called for radical privatization to fix America's cities, steps down following inquiry from the Guardian about his record … He said he was a multimillionaire - an international property developer …

FIU pedestrian bridge collapses days after installation; people, cars trapped underneath  —  A pedestrian bridge under construction collapsed Thursday less than a week after crews dropped the elevated span in place over the Tamiami Trail in an effort to provide Florida International Univeristy students …

In a first, an undocumented immigrant is appointed to a statewide post in California … A 33-year-old woman has become the first undocumented immigrant named to a statewide post in California.  —  Lizbeth Mateo, an attorney and immigrant rights activist, was appointed to an advisory committee …

Democrat who's horrified by Gibson decided to take him on for House seat  —  One of two Florida teens criticized by a Sabattus politician issued a blunt call Wednesday for someone to make sure Republican Leslie Gibson faces an opponent in this year's state House race.

CREW Gets Mnuchin Travel Documents  —  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  —  Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has billed taxpayers for the most expensive flight options available at every turn, appearing to never even consider flying commercial as his predecessors did, according to previously unreleased …

CBS tentatively sets March 25 for airing ‘60 Minutes’ interview with Stormy Daniels … For a week, the world has waited: When would “60 Minutes” air its interview with porn star Stormy Daniels alleging an affair with President Trump?  CBS has been silent.  Now there is a planned date …

Boughton Collapses At GOP Event; Opponent Srinivasan Comes To His Aid  —  AVON — Mark Boughton, a top GOP contender for governor, collapsed at a candidates' event in Avon and required CPR before he was rushed to the hospital.  —  Boughton, mayor of Danbury, fell ill during a candidate meet-and-greet at the North House in Avon.

Possible Russian trolls try to register for Texas Democratic convention  —  Next Saturday, March 24, hundreds of Texas Democratic Party activists will gather at the Austin Hyatt Regency to nominate candidates for political office in Travis County, a kick-off event leading up to the 2018 midterm elections.

Team Obama settles score with Lipinski  —  CHICAGO — Congressman Dan Lipinski was no friend to President Barack Obama when his fellow Chicago Democrat occupied the White House.  —  On Thursday, Lipinski got his comeuppance.  —  A collection of former Obama aides and supporters banded together …

Trump's personal aide apparently lost White House position over gambling habit  —  President Trump's personal assistant, John McEntee, lost his White House job this week because an investigation found he was a frequent gambler whose habit posed a security risk, according to two people familiar with his departure.

Exclusive: Comey to come out hot on book tour, correct lies  —  Look for fired FBI Director James Comey to come out hot on the book tour that begins 30 days from now for “A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership,” out April 17 from Flatiron Books.  —  We're told: Comey has been quiet …

Mattis downplays significance of Tillerson's firing as ‘a Washington, D.C., story’ … The firing of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is “a Washington, D.C., story” in most parts of the world, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Thursday, downplaying the ouster of an ally in the Trump administration …

Here Is Ryan Zinke Making a Complete Fool of Himself  —  It's been a dreadful week for Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, a close personal friend of Exxon and BP and a noted personal flag enthusiast.  In a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Zinke defended himself against charges of ethics violations related …

Exclusive: Trump finalizing opioid plan that includes death penalty for dealers  —  The Trump administration is finalizing a long-awaited plan that it says will solve the opioid crisis, but it also calls for law enforcement measures — like the death penalty for some drug dealers …

A plane's door flew open during takeoff, raining gold and silver over 16 miles of Siberia … One of the coldest regions of the world saw some rain Thursday — a shower of silver and gold, that is.  —  A plane carrying 9.3 tons of precious metals lost part of its cargo Thursday as it was taking off …

Reno man, who had lived in sanctuary, to be deported Friday  —  Three weeks ago David Chavez-Macias was ordered by U.S. immigration and Customs Enforcement to buy a plane ticket to Mexico.  —  On Friday he will be forced to use it.  —  Chavez-Macias was told Thursday there would be no more extensions …

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes' wife alleges widespread abuse in petition for restraining order  —  Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes faces allegations of abuse and household violence in a motion for a temporary restraining order his wife filed last month with a Montana court.

Six Flags Batman roller coaster glitch leaves riders dangling ‘virtually upside down’ atop 12-story drop  —  Crowds of people paused in their tracks as the feet of roller coaster riders swayed helplessly above after the Batman roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio came to a sudden …