The Post Most: Trump knew Flynn misled officials on Russia calls for 'weeks,' White House says

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By Abby Phillip  •  Read more » Top Republican senators say Congress should probe Flynn situation Several said it should be part of an existing investigation of Russia and ties to U.S. elections, candidates and their campaigns. Some called for Flynn to speak directly to Congress. By Sean Sullivan  •  Read more »   Stephen Colbert’s anti-Trump experiment is starting to work The "Late Show" host is gaining on Jimmy Fallon, who treats the president more gently. By Callum Borchers  •  Read more »   In a remarkable interview, Kellyanne Conway’s spin about Mike Flynn crashes and burns It turns out that the Trump White House cannot make facts and reality disappear, after all. By Greg Sargent  •  Opinions  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   The Daily 202: 10 unanswered questions after Michael Flynn's resignation The scandal is really just beginning By James Hohmann  •  Read more »   Justice Department warned White House that Flynn could be vulnerable to Russian blackmail, officials say Intelligence officials feared the national security adviser had misled the vice president after saying he did not discuss sanctions with the Russian ambassador. By Adam Entous  •  Read more »   As Trump stumbles, Hill Republicans find it harder to defend him Lawmakers continue to view Trump as an ally to repeal Obamacare and cut taxes. But "there are distractions" that have made it harder to shrug off his actions. By Sean Sullivan  •  Read more »   North Korean leader's half-brother killed in Malaysia in possible poison attack, police say The apparent targeted slaying will spark theories on the state of the North's leadership. 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