Top Republican senators say Congress should probe Flynn situation; Chaffetz asks Trump for information about Mar-a-Lago security; Labor Dept. employees urge vote against Puzder nomination; Trump knew Flynn misled officials on Russia calls for ‘weeks,’ White House says; Jason Chaffetz’s passivity on Trump exemplifies Republican rationalizations; In the early weeks of the new administration, the humbling of a president; How to tell if that Michael Flynn Twitter account is fake; Oprah Winfrey’s TV network provided footage of interview tied to Andrew Puzder’s labor secretary nomination; Secret Service director to step down, giving Trump chance to select his own security chief; After Flynn’s resignation, Trump says the ‘real story’ is ‘illegal leaks’; FBI needs to explain why Flynn was recorded, Intelligence Committee chairman says;   Politics happens fast. Catch up.   Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post Ethics office says Kellyanne Conway likely broke federal rules The director of the Office of Government Ethics urged the White House to consider disciplining her. By Matea Gold  •  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, Karoun Demirjian and Paul Kane  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   Chaffetz asks Trump for information about Mar-a-Lago security Chaffetz asked Chief of Staff Reince Priebus to describe security protocols at Mar-a-Lago, including whether guests and staff are vetted and the classification level of the documents Trump reviewed on the terrace. By Elise Viebeck  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   Labor Dept. employees urge vote against Puzder nomination Puzder’s nomination was already in trouble because four Republican senators are not committed to supporting him. By Joe Davidson | Columnist  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Trump knew Flynn misled officials on Russia calls for ‘weeks,’ White House says The president was informed immediately after the Justice Department said Flynn wasn't being truthful, the White House said. By Abby Phillip  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   Jason Chaffetz’s passivity on Trump exemplifies Republican rationalizations The chair of House Oversight has waffled on Trump depending on Trump's political strength. By Philip Bump  •  Read more »   In the early weeks of the new administration, the humbling of a president Checks and balances and the complexities of governing disrupt the Trump presidency. By Dan Balz  •  Read more »   How to tell if that Michael Flynn Twitter account is fake A PSA for news-lovers. By Philip Bump  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Oprah Winfrey’s TV network provided footage of interview tied to Andrew Puzder’s labor secretary nomination The talk show host's network fulfilled a Senate request in a roundabout way. By Ed O'Keefe  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   Secret Service director to step down, giving Trump chance to select his own security chief Joseph P. Clancy, whom then-President Obama summoned back from the private sector in late 2014 amid a string of security breaches and employee misconduct in the agency, said it's now time to retire for good. By Carol D. Leonnig  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   After Flynn’s resignation, Trump says the ‘real story’ is ‘illegal leaks’ In a tweet, Trump expressed frustration with what he views as a culture of leaks in the nation’s capital. By Ashley Parker and Jenna Johnson  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   FBI needs to explain why Flynn was recorded, Intelligence Committee chairman says Rep. Devin Nunes said the most significant question posed by the national security adviser's resignation is why intelligence officials eavesdropped on his calls and later leaked information to the press. By Mike DeBonis  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   Fact Checker Count the pinocchios. A weekly review of what's true, false or in-between. Sign Up »         Share Politics P.M.:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Politics. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071