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<em>The Atlantic</em> Daily: Ethics and Exit

Michael Flynn stepped down as national security adviser, the Office of Government Ethics censured Kellyanne Conway, a judge denied a request to halt the Dakota Access Pipeline, and more.
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Trump’s national security adviser after admitting he misled Vice President Mike Pence about his talks with Russia’s ambassador. The White House’s explanation of how that happened —it’s unclear whether Trump, his adviser Steve Bannon, or Flynn himself made the call. But of the private meetings and public statements that ultimately led to Flynn’s ouster. Though whether Flynn violated the Logan Act by talking to a foreign government representative before Trump took office, his possibly compromising relationship with Russia . And meanwhile, conflicts among Trump’s closest advisers may . For raised by Flynn’s departure.

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