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Corrections Clarifications Correct Idaho State of Pygmy Rabbit
A Monday story on how wildlife could gain from oil and gas royalties misstated the pygmy rabbit’s home state. The animal is native to Idaho. USA TODAY requests readers report any accuracy concerns via 800-872-7073 or accuracy usatoday.com.
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Pompeo to be Secretary of State nominee amid Tillerson exit
Tillerson’s dismissal sparks a reshuffle with Deputy Secretary Sullivan acting until confirmation. Pompeo vows to guide a strong diplomatic corps and denuclearization efforts while Haspel would become CIA director if confirmed. Critics say the move signals White House disarray as Schumer urges tougher Russia stance.
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Parkland students mobilize nationwide marches and talks
Students across the United States plan walkouts on Wednesday at 10 a.m. marking one month since the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School attack. More than 2,500 schools will participate with a March 24 event in Washington expected to draw about 500,000. 580 sister marches are planned and actions span Europe, India, and Japan.
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Tillerson fired via Twitter ends 405 day tenure as secretary
Gregory Korte notes Rex Tillerson was dismissed after a Africa trip left him out of North Korea talks and at odds with the White House on Russia and the Iran deal. Trump cited Iran policy differences as reason, replacing him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo ahead of Kim Jong Un talks. Tillerson praised diplomats and troops but did not thank Trump during remarks at the State Department.
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Resignations Hit White House Communications Team
Gary Cohn chief economic adviser and communications director resigned February 28. Josh Raffel deputy communications director announced resignation February 27. Staff secretary also resigned February 7.
Controversy over Gina Haspel CIA nomination
Gina Haspel, President Trump’s nominee to lead the CIA, faced Senate opposition over her past in covert actions and involvement in the destruction of videotapes related to detainee interrogations in Thailand. Critics cite torture and cover up, while supporters praise her experience.
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