National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett responded to Sen. Chuck Schumer calling him a "flack," on CNBC this morning, and said the appearance of partisan manipulation of jobs numbers more than justified the firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer.

Historic preservation experts are raising concerns over the feasibility of President Trump’s plans to complete large-scale renovations to add a new $200 million ballroom to the White House by the end of his term.