Jason Miller backs out of Trump White House job  —  Jason Miller, who was tapped only two days ago to be White House communications director, announced Saturday that he will not join Donald Trump's administration.  —  In a statement to POLITICO, Miller said the decision to back out of the job stemmed …

Denying Conflict, Trump Family Tries to Resolve Potential Problems  —  WASHINGTON — Realizing that his presidency could face potentially crippling questions over conflicts of interest, Donald J. Trump and his family are rushing to resolve potential controversies — like shuttering foundations …

Reading Fake News, Pakistani Minister Directs Nuclear Threat at Israel  —  A fake news article led to gunfire at a Washington pizzeria three weeks ago.  Now it seems that another fake news story has prompted the defense minister of Pakistan to threaten to go nuclear.

Cruz: No money for UN until Israel decision reversed  —  (R-Texas) vowed Saturday to not allow the U.S. to give money to the United Nations until it reversed its Friday decision forcing an end to Israeli settlements.  —  Cruz tweeted that he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding, “No US $ for UN until reversed.”

Obama Admin STABS Israel in the Back, Abstains From UN Vote on Settlements  —  There have been several parting shots to the American people by the outgoing Obama administration, but he's not stopping at insulting and stifling us here at home.  —  Now, his administration has taken …

Russian military plane crashes in Black Sea, killing 92  —  A Russian military plane with 92 people on board has crashed into the Black Sea, Russia's defence ministry says.  —  The plane disappeared from radar two minutes after taking off from Sochi at 05:25 (02:25 GMT), heading for Latakia in Syria.

Erdogan Seeks to Join Forces With Trump Against IS in Syria  —  President vows to move toward Manbij after al-Bab in Syria  —  Erdogan urges U.S. to cooperate with Turkey instead of Kurds  —  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to seek joint action with the Trump administration …

Stein pushes Justice Dept. for investigation of electoral system  —  Jill Stein is continuing her push to investigate the integrity of the U.S. electoral system, with lawyers for the former Green Party presidential candidate asking Attorney General Loretta Lynch to probe the issue.

In American Towns, Private Profits From Public Works  —  Desperate towns have turned to private equity firms to manage their waterworks.  The deals bring much-needed upgrades, but can carry hefty price tags.  —  BAYONNE, N.J. — Nicole Adamczyk's drinking water used to slosh through a snarl …