Patch Morning Briefing: Trump Names New Security Head; Milo Ousted; Uber Sexual Harassment

Good morning, Patchers, and welcome back from a long weekend. Here's what you need to know this morning as the work-week grind begins anew.

President Trump Names New National Security Adviser

Trump, in an announcement at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, named Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster the new security chief. He replaces Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, who withheld information from Vice President Mike Pence about his communications with the Russian ambassador during the presidential transition. McMaster is known as a respected military strategist. (Patch)

Milo Yiannopoulos Disinvited From CPAC; Book Deal Canceled

The controversial conservative speaker was yanked from the speaking lineup at the prominent conservative conference and had his book deal cancelled after a tape emerged of him seeming to condone sex between young boys and grown men. The website Breitbart, formerly run by Trump adviser Steve Bannon, is also reportedly considering ousting Yiannopoulos as an editor. (The Washington Post)

Delete Uber Movement Revived After Former Employee Details Sexual Harassment Claims

A former SRE engineer, in a blog posted widely over the internet this weekend, told of an HR department lethargic to respond to sexual harassment claims. "There can be absolutely no place for this kind of behavior at Uber," Uber CEO Travis Kalanick said in response. The company hired former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate the claims. (CNN)

here is Travis Kalanick's company wide email to Uber employees, sent Monday afternoon, regarding Fowler's claims and HR investigation. pic.twitter.com/39PYrKr6SR
— ಠ_ಠ (@MikeIsaac) February 20, 2017

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'Not My President's Day' Protesters Oppose Trump In Monday Rallies

Demonstrators took to streets across the country on Presidents Day to protest No. 45. (Patch)

Russia's Ambassador To The U.N. Dies At 64 In New York Hospital

Vitaly I. Churkin had been in the post for more than 10 years. His cause of death was not immediately known. (The Washington Post)

JFK Airport Security Breach: 11 Stroll Through Deserted TSA Checkpoint, Officials Say

No TSA agents were present to check the stream of passengers Monday morning, even as the metal detector went wild, airport officials say. (Patch)

Trying To Get Through This Short Week Like

this is so cute pic.twitter.com/HpyPTiW5gW
— Baby Animal (@babyaniimal) February 20, 2017

Famous Birthdays

1946: Alan Rickman, actor (Harry Potter, Love Actually)

1996: Sophie Turner, actress (Game of Thrones)

On This Day In History

1965: Malcom X is assassinated in New York City.

1948: NASCAR is incorporated.

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