By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley did not give the White House a heads up before he admitting it was a “mistake” to appear in a photo-op last week with President Donald Trump, three administration officials told CNN.Milley’s apology – in which he declared unequivocally “I should not have been there” – was a remarkable admission for the four-star general, let alone from a top official in an administration led by a President known for his refusal to apologize.Before coming to his decision, Milley reached out to former Chairman of...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley did not give the White House a heads up before he admitting it was a “mistake” to appear in a photo-op last week with President Donald Trump, three administration officials told CNN.Milley’s apology – in which he declared unequivocally “I should not have been there” – was a remarkable admission for the four-star general, let alone from a top official in an administration led by a President known for his refusal to apologize.Before coming to his decision, Milley reached out to former Chairman of...WW…

By , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Secretary of Defense Mark Esper is on shaky ground with the White House after saying Wednesday that he does not support using to quell the large-scale protests across the United States triggered by the and those forces should only be used in a law enforcement role as a last resort.Speaking from the Pentagon briefing room podium, Esper noted that “we are not in one of those situations now,” distancing himself from President Donald Trump’s to enforce order.“The option to use active duty forces in a law enforcement role should only be used...…By , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Secretary of Defense Mark Esper is on shaky ground with the White House after saying Wednesday that he does not support using to quell the large-scale protests across the United States triggered by the and those forces should only be used in a law enforcement role as a last resort.Speaking from the Pentagon briefing room podium, Esper noted that “we are not in one of those situations now,” distancing himself from President Donald Trump’s to enforce order.“The option to use active duty forces in a law enforcement role should only be used...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Trump administration asked a federal judge on Tuesday to stop the publication of his upcoming book on his White House tenure,that Bolton had breached non-disclosure agreements andThe suit, filed in Washington, DC, federal court, alleges that Bolton’s 500-plus page manuscript was “rife with classified information,” and prosecutors say that Bolton backed out of an ongoing White House vetting process for the book that he’d been obligated to do as a result of the agreements.“(Bolton) struck a bargain with the United States as a condition of...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Trump administration asked a federal judge on Tuesday to stop the publication of his upcoming book on his White House tenure,that Bolton had breached non-disclosure agreements andThe suit, filed in Washington, DC, federal court, alleges that Bolton’s 500-plus page manuscript was “rife with classified information,” and prosecutors say that Bolton backed out of an ongoing White House vetting process for the book that he’d been obligated to do as a result of the agreements.“(Bolton) struck a bargain with the United States as a condition of...WW…

(CNN) and both called on Tuesday night and expressed support and praise for the in his state starting Friday, a source familiar with the call said. Trump later said the opposite -- that he told Kemp he disagreed "strongly" with the decision.The call came as , some business owners said they would keep their doors closed and mayors said they feared Kemp's action would deepen the in their communities. Trump and Pence complimented Kemp on his performance as Georgia governor, the source said. Another person familiar with the call said it went well. Related storiesBut the President said during...…(CNN) and both called on Tuesday night and expressed support and praise for the in his state starting Friday, a source familiar with the call said. Trump later said the opposite -- that he told Kemp he disagreed "strongly" with the decision.The call came as , some business owners said they would keep their doors closed and mayors said they feared Kemp's action would deepen the in their communities. Trump and Pence complimented Kemp on his performance as Georgia governor, the source said. Another person familiar with the call said it went well. Related storiesBut the President said during...WW…

Washington (CNN)The Biden administration is working on creating a set of standards for people against , according to an administration official.The official said they're currently working with a range of companies on the standards, including non-profits and tech companies, adding that they are likely still weeks away from being finalized, the official said.Multiple government agencies are engaged in conversations and planning, coordinated by the White House, as this kind of system will play a role in multiple aspects of life, including potentially the workforce, another senior...…Washington (CNN)The Biden administration is working on creating a set of standards for people against , according to an administration official.The official said they're currently working with a range of companies on the standards, including non-profits and tech companies, adding that they are likely still weeks away from being finalized, the official said.Multiple government agencies are engaged in conversations and planning, coordinated by the White House, as this kind of system will play a role in multiple aspects of life, including potentially the workforce, another senior...WW…

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Kaitlan Collins, Vivian Salama, Jake Tapper and Kylie Atwood, CNN(CNN) President Donald Trump's deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger resigned Wednesday afternoon in response to Trump's reaction to a mob of his supporters breaching the US Capitol, a person close to Pottinger confirms to CNN.Pottinger told people there was very little for him to consider, the person said.Several of Trump's top national security aides -- including national security adviser Robert O'Brien -- are considering resigning in the wake of his response to a day...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Kaitlan Collins, Vivian Salama, Jake Tapper and Kylie Atwood, CNN(CNN) President Donald Trump's deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger resigned Wednesday afternoon in response to Trump's reaction to a mob of his supporters breaching the US Capitol, a person close to Pottinger confirms to CNN.Pottinger told people there was very little for him to consider, the person said.Several of Trump's top national security aides -- including national security adviser Robert O'Brien -- are considering resigning in the wake of his response to a day...WW…

By , , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — At least five people in Vice President Mike Pence’s orbit have tested positive for coronavirus in recent days, including chief of staff Marc Short, close aide Zach Bauer and outside adviser Marty Obst, sources told CNN.There are concerns that more people within Pence’s inner circle will test positive in the coming days, a source said. “They’re scared,” the source said of staffers in the vice president’s office.Vice President Mike Pence and second lady Karen Pence each tested negative for coronavirus on Sunday, a White House official...…By , , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — At least five people in Vice President Mike Pence’s orbit have tested positive for coronavirus in recent days, including chief of staff Marc Short, close aide Zach Bauer and outside adviser Marty Obst, sources told CNN.There are concerns that more people within Pence’s inner circle will test positive in the coming days, a source said. “They’re scared,” the source said of staffers in the vice president’s office.Vice President Mike Pence and second lady Karen Pence each tested negative for coronavirus on Sunday, a White House official...WW…

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Kevin Liptak, Kaitlan Collins, Jim Acosta and Jeremy Diamond, CNN(CNN) At least five people within President Donald Trump's orbit have tested positive for coronavirus, including his chief of staff and a top campaign aide, becoming the latest administration officials to be infected with the virus after a string of outbreaks in the West Wing.White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, top campaign aide Nick Trainer, who has been crunching the numbers when it comes to election data, and at least three other people in the White House, including a...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Kevin Liptak, Kaitlan Collins, Jim Acosta and Jeremy Diamond, CNN(CNN) At least five people within President Donald Trump's orbit have tested positive for coronavirus, including his chief of staff and a top campaign aide, becoming the latest administration officials to be infected with the virus after a string of outbreaks in the West Wing.White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, top campaign aide Nick Trainer, who has been crunching the numbers when it comes to election data, and at least three other people in the White House, including a...WW…

(CNN), including President Donald Trump's future chief of staff, have announced that they would self-quarantine after coming into contact with an individual who has been diagnosed with the novel at the recent Conservative Political Action Conference.North Carolina Rep. Mark Meadows, who was named as the incoming White House chief of staff on Friday night, announced Monday evening that he has been tested for coronavirus and that test came back negative. However, he's staying in self-quarantine until Wednesday, said Ben Williamson, Meadows' chief of staff. Meadows has not yet taken his new...…(CNN), including President Donald Trump's future chief of staff, have announced that they would self-quarantine after coming into contact with an individual who has been diagnosed with the novel at the recent Conservative Political Action Conference.North Carolina Rep. Mark Meadows, who was named as the incoming White House chief of staff on Friday night, announced Monday evening that he has been tested for coronavirus and that test came back negative. However, he's staying in self-quarantine until Wednesday, said Ben Williamson, Meadows' chief of staff. Meadows has not yet taken his new...WW…

Watch the full interview with Kaitlan Collins at 9 p.m. ET Monday on “The Source.” CNN  —  A longtime Mar-a-Lago employee who is a central witness in the investigation into former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents is now speaking publicly because he believes that voters should hear the truth about his former boss and the case before the November election. Brian Butler, who is referenced as “Trump Employee 5” in the classified documents indictment brought by special counsel Jack Smith,...…Watch the full interview with Kaitlan Collins at 9 p.m. ET Monday on “The Source.” CNN  —  A longtime Mar-a-Lago employee who is a central witness in the investigation into former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents is now speaking publicly because he believes that voters should hear the truth about his former boss and the case before the November election. Brian Butler, who is referenced as “Trump Employee 5” in the classified documents indictment brought by special counsel Jack Smith,...WW…