Michael Flynn resigns as security advisor

Michael Flynn resigned his post as President Donald Trump’s national security advisor, a senior administration official said, news that came after the Justice Department had warned the White House of its concerns over Flynn’s contacts with the Russian ambassador to the US. This official, meanwhile, rejected reports that retired General David Petraeus was being considered for Flynn’s job. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to describe internal personnel matters. The White House had said earlier Monday that Trump is still “evaluating” Flynn’s actions amid questions over whether he misled Vice President Mike Pence about whether he discussed sanctions with