Meet the Hundreds of Officials Trump Has Quietly Installed Across the Government  —  A Trump campaign aide who argues that Democrats committed “ethnic cleansing” in a plot to “liquidate” the white working class.  A former reality show contestant whose study of societal collapse inspired …

Hot story: Miami lawyer's pants erupt in flames during arson trial in court  —  A Miami defense lawyer's pants burst into flames Wednesday afternoon as he began his closing arguments in front of a jury — in an arson case.  —  Stephen Gutierrez, who was arguing that his client's car spontaneously combusted …

Resistance grows in Senate to House ObamaCare repeal bill  —  The House bill to repeal and replace ObamaCare is facing growing opposition from Senate Republicans.  —  The plan, titled the American Health Care Act, is taking fire from both conservative and moderate factions of the Senate GOP caucus …

Why the Russia Story Is a Minefield for Democrats and the Media  —  Russia scandals have bloodied the Trump administration.  But it carries dangers for those reporting it  —  Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper appeared on Meet the Press this past weekend to discuss the Trump-Russia scandal.

‘There are no sacred cows’: Breitbart's honeymoon with establishment wing of Trump White House may be over  —  Breitbart, the website that has fervently supported President Donald Trump's campaign and nascent presidency, signaled this week that its brief cease-fire with the establishment wing …

House of Representatives ACA Repeal and Replace Legislation Could Increase Penalties for Failure to Buy Insurance  —  Low-income and older individuals would incur higher penalties for failing to purchase health insurance, compared to current individual mandate.

Fox Is Said to Settle With Former Contributor Over Sexual Assault Claims  —  Last summer, as it wrapped up multiple settlements after the Roger Ailes sexual harassment scandal, Fox News and its parent company, 21st Century Fox, were trying hard to end the ugliest chapter in its 20-year history.

Huntsman offered Russia ambassadorship  —  Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman has been offered the job of U.S. ambassador to Russia and is in the process of submitting paperwork to accept the position, two administration sources have confirmed.  —  Huntsman, who served as ambassador …

Once Again, Fake Story About CNN's Jake Tapper Makes Rounds on Alt-Right Twitter  —  A fake screencap- supposedly of a tweet sent by CNN host Jake Tapper— made the rounds on Wednesday morning on alt-right and pro-WikiLeaks Twitter.  —  In the fake tweet, Tapper supposedly called for the execution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Graham ready to subpoena for Trump wiretap information  —  Graham: I'll investigate Trump's wiretap claim  —  Washington (CNN)Sen. Lindsey Graham said Wednesday he is ready to subpoena the intelligence agencies for evidence that would prove President Donald Trump's claims that he was wiretapped …

China gives green light for Trump branded massage parlours, bars and concierge services  —  China has granted preliminary approval for 38 new Trump trademarks, paving the way for President Donald Trump and his family to develop a host of branded businesses from hotels to insurance to bodyguard …

Trump goes into dealmaking mode, works behind the scenes on health bill  —  For years, when President Trump pitched a new property that had his name in glittering gold letters above the door, he would throw himself into the sale: showy appearances with an entourage and a rush of boastful television interviews.

Exclusive — Sen. Rand Paul on Paul Ryan's Obamacare Lite: Speaker ‘Trying to Pull the Wool Over the Eyes of the President’  —  Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), a top conservative in the U.S. Senate, unloaded on House Speaker Paul Ryan's Obamacare 2.0 replacement plan—that does not repeal Obamacare …

This desert in the Southwest is experiencing a wildflower ‘superbloom’  —  A wildflower superbloom is underway in the desert Southwest in March after seven inches of winter rain.  Anza-Borrego State Park in California hasn't experienced a bloom so prolific since at least 1999 according to park officials.

Report: Brownback to be named ambassador to the UN for food and agriculture  —  Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback will be named the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations for Food and Agriculture, according to a public radio report.  —  A possible appointment to the Trump administration for Brownback …

Authorities looked into Manafort protégé  —  U.S. and Ukrainian authorities have expressed interest in the activities of a Kiev-based operative with suspected ties to Russian intelligence who consulted regularly with Paul Manafort last year while Manafort was running Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

Purple America Has All But Disappeared  —  President Trump's victory over Hillary Clinton was among the narrowest in history, and the country is deeply split on his job performance so far.  But if you feel like you hardly know anyone who disagrees with you about Trump, you're not alone …

Ivanka Trump's Landlord Is a Chilean Billionaire Suing the U.S. Government  —  President Donald Trump's daughter and her husband, White House adviser Jared Kushner, live in a Kalorama house owned by a Chilean business titan.  His company is suing the U.S. over a Minnesota mine  —  By

Trump administration considers $6 billion cut to HUD budget  —  The Trump administration has considered more than $6 billion in cuts at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, according to preliminary budget documents obtained by The Washington Post.

Jeff Sessions Likely Met Russian Ambassador A Third Time  —  The attorney general initially denied any contact with the Russians, then later admitted to just two meetings.  —  Attorney General Jeff Sessions was forced to amend prior testimony to Congress this week, acknowledging that contrary …

Sean Hannity Suggests The CIA Framed The Russian Government For Election Interference  —  SEAN HANNITY (HOST): WikiLeaks hasn't been wrong in almost 11 years, never proven wrong once about the information they disseminate.  OK, so Android phones, Apple phones, and even smart TVs can become listening devices even if they're shut off.

Former Trump aide Flynn says lobbying may have helped Turkey  —  President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, who was fired from his prominent White House job last month, has registered with the Justice Department as a foreign agent for $530,000 worth of lobbying work …