Welcome to This Week in Politics, the recurring column covering the highlights in politics for the week of Feb.13.
Saturday, Feb. 11 – Sunday Feb. 12
Monday, Feb. 13
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National Security Advisor Resigns Amid Scandal
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Gen. Michael Flynn announced his resignation after misleading the White House and the Justice Department about his interactions with Russia during the transition before Trump entered the White House.
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Flynn allegedly spoke with the Russian ambassador in December as a representative of the Trump transition team, acting in a diplomatic basis, which is against the law as Flynn was still a private citizen at the time.
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He has been replaced by Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, who was originally in the running for the position in December. It is not yet known if he will serve an interim or permanent role.
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Kellogg served two tours in Vietnam in the Army, and was the acting commander of the 82nd Airborne Division from 1997 to 1998.
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He served under Flynn at his position in the White House.
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Steven Mnuchin confirmed as Treasury Secretary
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Mnuchin is a former Goldman Sachs banker and Hollywood film financier.
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He was confirmed after a 53-47 vote with only one democrat voting for him.
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Mnuchin will be responsible for carrying out Trump’s tax plan, which includes large tax cuts across the board, including for the rich.
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David Shulkin confirmed as Head of Department of Veterans Affairs
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Shulkin was confirmed in a unanimous vote, with strong support from both parties, unlike many of Trump’s cabinet nominees so far.
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He served as Deputy Head of the VA from 2015 until his confirmation.
Tuesday Feb. 14
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren called for investigation into Russia
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Kim Jong Nam Assassinated
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Russia Deploys Secret Cruise Missiles
Wednesday Feb. 15
Thursday, Feb. 16
Friday, Feb. 17
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