The Patriot Post® · Wednesday Top Headlines

Trump is considering retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, retired Gen. David Petraeus, and retired Adm. Robert Harward to replace Michael Flynn. (The Daily Signal)

Flynn resignation called for due to lack of trust. (Washington Examiner)

Pelosi, top Democrats hold press conference touting fake Flynn Twitter quotes. (The Hill)

Small business optimism highest since Dec. 2004, sustains “stunning climb” since election. (CNS News)

House conservatives draw hard line on ObamaCare repeal bill. (The Daily Signal)

Mexico fires back against Trump with plan to target U.S. farmers. (Reason)

Long-in-limbo cronyist Ex-Im Bank welcomes Trump’s sudden support. (Government Executive)

U.S. drops insistence on two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (The Wall Street Journal)

Russia tests Trump, deploys ground-based cruise missiles in violation of arms treaty. (Hot Air)

Muslim groups in U.S. rejecting grants to fight extremism. (The Sacramento Bee)

Poll: Majority of Americans say Trump keeps promises and is a strong leader. (Gallup)

Policy: U.S. economic freedom has hit a historic low. What happened? (The Heritage Foundation)