Trump set to oust Shulkin as VA secretary
President Donald Trump plans to remove Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin amid an agency rebellion and probe into spending. Two officials said an announcement could come this week with possible replacements discussed.
Trump’s legal team loses two nominees over conflicts
Washington lawyers Joseph diGenova and Victoria Toensing will not join President Trump’s Russia probe defense due to conflicts. Jay Sekulow said the decision preserves their ability to assist on other matters. The pair released a joint statement thanking the president and signaling ongoing support in other issues.
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Fire at Winter Cherry Mall Kills 37 in Russia
Tass reported a deadly blaze at the four story Winter Cherry mall in Kemerovo Siberia killing 37 people and leaving 69 missing including 40 children. The fire started on the top floor and covered about 16150 square feet with 43 injured. causes unknown.
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Puigdemont Detained in Germany on Extradition Warrant
Catalonia's former president Carles Puigdemont was detained by German highway police near the A7 on an international arrest warrant. Protests erupted in Barcelona and other towns as authorities say he faces rebellion charges and possible 30 years in prison if extradited.
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Mnuchin says tariffs unlikely to harm economy
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Fox News that he does not expect major economic fallout from President Trump's tariff plan. He affirmed tariffs on steel and aluminum with some exemptions and up to 60 billion dollars of Chinese imports, adding the US will pursue negotiations but proceed unless an acceptable deal is reached.
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