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 …

The Note: More political shock waves possible  —  The ground shook for Republicans on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue this week with signs there may be more tremors to come.  —  On Tuesday morning, President Donald Trump fired his Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

Six women have come forward to Stormy Daniels' lawyer with similar stories  —  Stormy Daniels' lawyer said on Thursday that he has been approached by six other women with stories about President Trump  —  similar to that of the adult-film actress.  —  Michael Avenatti cautioned in an appearance …

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 …

Construction Firms Behind Collapsed FIU Bridge Faced Accusations of Unsafe Practices … Two of the biggest firms that built the Florida International University pedestrian bridge that collapsed today have recently bee n accused of unsafe practices.  In one of those cases, another bridge project toppled onto workers.

Mueller Subpoenas Trump Organization, Demanding Documents About Russia  —  WASHINGTON — The special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, has subpoenaed the Trump Organization to turn over documents, including some related to Russia, according to two people briefed on the matter.

Republican Jeff Flake: ‘My party might not deserve to lead’  —  Sen. Flake calls for a GOP challenger to Trump  —  (CNN)As Republicans face a potential Democratic wave in this year's midterm elections, Republican Sen. Jeff Flake argued Thursday that his party “might not deserve to lead” given its support for President Donald Trump.

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Real Reason for Trump's Steel and Aluminum Tariffs  —  The current technology theft takes a different form.  American firms that want to do business in China are often required to transfer their technology to Chinese firms as a condition of market entry.

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.

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.

Trump wildlife protection board stuffed with trophy hunters  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — A new U.S. advisory board created to help rewrite federal rules for importing the heads and hides of African elephants, lions and rhinos is stacked with trophy hunters, including some members with direct ties to President Donald Trump and his family.

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 …

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.

Let our airlines compete: Maybe more dogs will reach their destinations  —  Why shouldn't the best foreign airlines be able to carry passengers between American cities?  —  CONNECT  —  So United Airlines has apologized for killing a passenger's dog.  Reportedly, a flight attendant ordered …

‘God Made Me Black on Purpose’  —  NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — At the end of Forest Avenue, a narrow artery slicing through blocks of muddy lots and decaying one-story homes, Tim Scott kicks at the gravel and waits.  He had shared a table Saturday night with the world's wealthiest man …

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.

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.

Cabinet shakeups give Democrats a chance to block Trump picks  —  The White House was hoping for a smooth 2018 on Capitol Hill.  Instead, President Donald Trump is staring at two bitter confirmation fights — and the possibility emboldened Democrats could block his new Cabinet nominees.

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 …

Soviet-born Donald Trump adviser Felix Sater: 'Send ‘em to jail’ if Robert Mueller finds collusion  —  Felix Sater is a lot of things.  One of them, he says, is misunderstood.  —  The Soviet-born American businessman, who once billed himself as a “senior advisor to Donald Trump,” …

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 …