'We'll win': Trump vows victory on travel ban

1 ‘No doubt that we’ll win’

After his travel ban lost big in court on Thursday, Donald Trump said: “Ultimately, I have no doubt that we’ll win that particular case.” He also indicated chess moves yet to come: “You’ll see something next week.”

Travel ban: a timeline

I love this job.
I love this job. Photograph: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images

2 Knives out for Flynn

The future of the US national security adviser, Michael Flynn, looked uncertain on Friday after reports that he had discussed sanctions with the Russian ambassador to Washington before taking office, contrary to his earlier adamant denials.

Out like Flynn?

White House insider. For now.
White House insider. For now. Photograph: Jim Bourg/Reuters

Fun house

Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT)

Really hard to overstate level of misery radiating from several members of White House staff over last few days.

February 10, 2017

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4 Obamacare foe joins cabinet

Representative Tom Price was sworn in as health secretary, despite controversy tied to certain extremely well-timed trades he made in health stocks. Price will be in charge of repealing “Obamacare”, or replacing it, or … stay tuned?

Secretary Price

Your health is in his hands.
Your health is in his hands. Photograph: Michael Reynolds/EPA

*Portfolio tip*

David Rothschild (@DavMicRot)

As economist I advocate trading index funds but HOT STOCK TIP: if HHS Secretary Price buys something, BUY #InsiderTrading #PriceManipulation

February 10, 2017

5 Taskforce targets protesters

The FBI is investigating political activists campaigning against the Dakota Access pipeline, diverting agents charged with preventing terrorist attacks to instead focus their attention on indigenous activists and environmentalists.

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Pipeline protesters remain in place.
Pipeline protesters remain in place. Photograph: Sam Levin for the Guardian

... and another thing:

Philip Lewis (@Phil_Lewis_)

"Can I go now guys?" pic.twitter.com/BWXgp50G6D

February 10, 2017

... and another thing:

Mike Memoli (@mikememoli)

Pres. Obama invited UK PM Cameron to fly w/him to NCAA game. Cameron later said Obama "tucked him" in on flight back https://t.co/oHM1R2OtUn

February 10, 2017