The Patriot Post® · Thursday Top Headlines

Obama appointees flee Pentagon; Trump left with scores of vacancies to fill. (The Washington Times)

More Americans trust Trump than the MSM. (Hot Air)

Deportation protests in Phoenix — Get Sheriff Joe back! (AZ Family)

Democrats quickly build massive network to combat voter ID laws. (Washington Free Beacon)

Having spent eight years decrying all political opposition as “obstruction,” Demos want obstructionism of Trump across the board. (Politico)

Chicago schools send students home with letter condemning Republican governor. (Washington Free Beacon)

Video exposes Planned Parenthood’s abortion quotas. (National Review)

PC hits UVA and Charlottesville: City parks to be renamed, Lee statue to be removed. (The Daily Progress)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: “Significant environmental damage” from Dakota Pipeline protesters. (CNS News)

Policy: Dakota Access Pipeline easement marks a new day for U.S. energy. (The Daily Signal)

Policy: Myths about school choice and Betsy DeVos. (The Insider)