National security adviser, Michael Flynn, has struck a deal with the inquiry into russian involvement in last years us election. Hes admitted lying to the fbi about his meeting with the Russian Ambassador during the transition period between mr trump winning the election and assuming office. Its now being reported that mr flynn is prepared to testify that the president s son in law, Jared Kushner, was among those who directed him to make contact with the russians. From washington, Aleem Maqbool reports. It has sent political shock waves through washington. General Michael Flynn, Donald Trumps former National Security adviser, turned himself in to the fbi, and to a judge admitted lying about his contacts with russian officials. In court, he was asked if he wished to plead guilty to making false, fictitious and fraudulent statements, to which Michael Flynn answered simply, yes, sir. Well, we now know general flynn had conversations with the Russian Ambassador about the possibility of lif
Period between mr trump winning the election and assuming office. Its now being reported that mr flynn is prepared to testify that the president s son in law, Jared Kushner, was among those who directed him to make contact with the russians. From washington, Aleem Maqbool reports. It has sent political shock waves through washington. General Michael Flynn, Donald Trumps former National Security adviser, turned himself in to the fbi, and to a judge admitted lying about his contacts with russian officials. In court, he was asked if he wished to plead guilty to making false, fictitious and fraudulent statements, to which Michael Flynn answered simply, yes, sir. Well, we now know general flynn had conversations with the Russian Ambassador about the possibility of lifting sanctions against moscow. But given barack obama was still in the white house, he was just unauthorised to do that. But he now says, crucially, that he was directed to have those conversations by a senior official in the T
Havent beaten since 1995, the last time england played in a world cup final. Cyber Security Experts warn Government Departments against using russian Anti Virus Software, saying it could be exploited. Englands untold history the public is asked to nominate places that deserve to be part of a new National Memorial scheme. And well have your full weekend Weather Forecast in about 15 minutes. Good morning. First our main story. Us media reports say Donald Trumps former National Security adviser, Michael Flynn, who has admitted lying to the fbi about his contacts with russia, is prepared to give testimony that implicates the president s son in law, Jared Kushner. Mr flynn has agreed to co operate with an investigation into russian meddling in the us president ial election. Its thought hell tell investigators he was taking directions from Senior Members of Donald Trumps campaign team. The white house says mr flynn has implicated nobody but himself in the investigation. Our washington corres
Leagues world cup for the first time lies in the balance. And england struggle to take hold of the opening day of the second test in adelaide, the first day night match in the history of the ashes. And in half an hour here on bbc news the travel show goes to the usa to meet competitors in a unique international championship. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. The us senate has approved a sweeping tax reform bill, putting President Trump on course for his first major legislative achievement since he took office. These changes are the biggest tax overhaul since the 1980s and would see a sharp cut in Corporation Tax bringing it down from 35 to 20 . The democrats voted against the plans, but the republicans won a narrow victory, by 51 votes to 49. Mr trumps legislative success comes just hours after us media reported that his former National Security adviser is prepared to give testimony that implicates the president s son in law, jared kushner. The white house says mr flynn has implica
Government departments against using russian Anti Virus Software, saying it could be exploited. Englands untold history the public is asked to nominate places that deserve to be part of a new National Memorial scheme. Darren has the weather for us. Our weather could not be more different this weekend instead of the cold, northern winds and wintry showers. This weekend we have got a lot of cloud and rain and not a great deal of sunshine, but at least temperatures are rising. Good morning. First our main story. Us media reports say Donald Trumps former National Security adviser, Michael Flynn, who has admitted lying to the fbi about his contacts with russia, is prepared to give testimony that implicates the president s son in law, jared kushner. Mr flynn has agreed to co operate with an investigation into russian meddling in the us president ial election. Its thought hell tell investigators he was taking directions from senior members of Donald Trumps campaign team. The white house says