In Flynn's Fall, Signs Of Potentially Deeper Problem In Trump's White House

Plus, The Danger Of The Word 'Fake' [NPR Politics]( Mark Wilson/Getty Images This week felt like it could have been a month, and the first month of this Trump presidency feels like it could have been a year. So much has happened yet so little in reality has gotten done. Trump’s [national security adviser already resigned]( his [Cabinet still isn’t quite filled]( out; his [first choice to lead the Department of Labor withdrew]( and at the event where he announced the new nominee, Trump decided to pick a fight with the press. The only thing that’s certain is the pace is likely to continue — the president has said he'll offer a [new executive order next week]( for [his immigration and travel ban]( that’s sure to spark controversy again. Congress hasn’t taken up any of Trump’s priorities in earnest yet, though Republicans continue to [pledge to replace Obamacare]( and move [on tax reform](. Congress is on recess next week. Will lawmakers return home to [rowdy town halls]( like the ones that marked the first year of the Obama presidency? And we’ll find out how activists in both parties are assessing them – conservatives gather in Washington starting Wednesday for the Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, and Democrats pick their national party chair next weekend. — Domenico Montanaro --------------------------------------------------------------- Drew Angerer/Getty Images [In Flynn's Fall, Signs Of Potentially Deeper Problem In Trump's White House]( The spectacle of national security adviser Michael Flynn's sudden fall from grace is all too convenient a metaphor for the first four weeks of life in the Trump White House. [Read More →]( --------------------------------------------------------------- GET CAUGHT UP [NPR] Win McNamee/Getty Images THE PERMENANT CAMPAIGN [President Trump Keeps Up The Campaign]( This weekend, President Trump will once again be rallying like it's 2016. [NPR] NPR THE PRESIDENT AND ETHICS [Has The President Kept His Promises?]( Trump and his team have committed to certain steps that touch on ethics and conflicts-of-interest concerns. Rick Bowmer/AP THE DEMOCRATS [Is The Tea Party Back, Flipped With A Twist?]( Democrats say the anger at recent GOP town halls reminds them of the backlash they faced with the rise of the Tea Party. [NPR] Evan Vucci/AP A LEAKING WHITE HOUSE [Trump Changes His Tune On Leaks]( As a candidate, Trump encouraged leaks. But as president, he calls them a crime. [NPR] Getty Images/iStockphoto FAKE NEWS [The Danger Of The Word 'Fake']( The phrase "fake news" is a threat to democracy, as a right-wing strategist and left-leaning linguist explain. --------------------------------------------------------------- FACT CHECK [NPR] Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images ABOUT THAT NEWS CONFRENCE [Trump's Press Conference, Annotated]( The president spoke on topics ranging from U.S. relations with Russia to complaints about the media on Thursday. --------------------------------------------------------------- RON'S OFFICE HOURS Meg Kelly/NPR RON'S OFFICE HOURS [What Can A President Do, Anyway?]( Senior Editor and Correspondent Ron Elving explains that Congress is a critical part to any president making permanent change. [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Instagram]( NPR | 1111 N. Capitol St. NE | Washington, DC 20002 | [Privacy Policy]( This message was sent to {EMAIL} based on your NPR email subscriptions. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you may [unsubscribe]( at any time. [NPR](