Everything you need to know about Jared Kushner's day of downgrades

Troubles mount for Trump's son-in-law. No Images? Click here   By Lauren Weber     Wednesday, February 28 YESTERDAY WAS A RECORD BAD DAY FOR JARED KUSHNER Trump's son-in-law, who has been tasked with bringing the Middle East peace, had his security clearance downgraded, lost a point man and was the subject of a blockbuster Washington Post report that said his "complicated financial holdings, business debt and political inexperience have prompted foreign officials in several countries to discuss ways they can manipulate the president’s son-in-law and close adviser." [HuffPost] [Tweet | Share on Facebook] THE RUSSIANS REPORTEDLY 'COMPROMISED' SEVEN STATES' SYSTEMS BEFORE THE 2016 ELECTION But intelligence officials say no ballots or information had been changed. [HuffPost] THAT TIME BEN CARSON SPENT $31,000 ON A DINING SET AT HUD You can't make this stuff up. [HuffPost] DURING CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY, HOPE HICKS SAID HER JOB REQUIRED 'WHITE LIES' And folks are wondering what Robert Mueller will have to say about it. [HuffPost] DEAL REACHED TO END WEST VIRGINIA TEACHERS STRIKE Teachers will get a 5 percent raise, and state employees will get a 3 percent raise. [HuffPost] RYAN SEACREST WILL WORK THE OSCARS RED CARPET DESPITE SEXUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS With the backing of E! News and ABC. The TV personality spoke out yesterday about the allegations, reiterating he had been cleared of all wrongdoing by the network's outside investigation. [HuffPost] THERE WILL LIKELY BE NO JAIL TIME FOR TEXAS TEEN WHO LIED ABOUT BEING RAPED BY THREE BLACK MEN "Breana [Harmon’s] hoax was also insulting to our community and especially offensive to the African-American community due to her description of the so-called suspects in her hoax. The anger and hurt caused from such a hoax are difficult and all so unnecessary." [HuffPost] BERNIE SANDERS' SON IS RUNNING FOR CONGRESS Meet Levi Sanders, who is launching a bid for a seat in New Hampshire. [HuffPost]     .   WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE INSTAGRAM COMPETITOR, VERO First off -- there are no ads. [HuffPost] THIS STD KEEPS CONTESTANTS FROM COMPETING ON 'THE BACHELOR' And more Americans have it than you think. [HuffPost] DID YOU KNOW THERE CAN BE SUCH A THING AS AN OSCAR TIE? Here's what has happened the last six times votes for the awards deadlocked. [HuffPost] NO ONE IS SURPRISED That Amy Schumer's wedding vows were as raunchy as all get-out. [HuffPost] BARBARA STREISAND HAD HER DOG CLONED Twice. [HuffPost] WAIT, ARE THE SPICE GIRLS GOING TO PERFORM AT PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE'S WEDDING? As if it couldn't get any more fun -- we Wannabe invited. [HuffPost]    .   Twitter had some thoughts on Kushner's clearance downgrade. How Palantir's predictive policing program flew under the radar in New Orleans for this long. The father of a Parkland shooting survivor admits to doctoring emails. HuffPost reporter Matt Fuller breaks down why Republicans might do something about guns. Democrats flipped two more GOP-held state legislature seats. The majority of commuter trains may not meet the installation deadline set by Congress for anti-crash technology. Ellen DeGeneres had a hospital room named after Jimmy Kimmel's son, and we need some tissues, stat. Patton Oswalt brought his late wife Michelle McNamara's book, which was published posthumously, to her grave. J-Law had no time for haters about her nude scene in "Red Sparrow." "How tiny red dots took over your life." Find yourself someone who loves you as much as Serena Williams' husband loves her, considering what he surprised her with for her return to tennis. It's Lent, so here's a bunch of hilarious Catholic tweets. The midseason premiere of "The Walking Dead" had the lowest ratings of the show's entire run -- we'll admit to not tuning in ourselves as we don't want to see a certain someone offed. Papa John's and the NFL have parted ways. The future of flying taxis. M. Night Shyamalan is creating a TV series for Apple TV, which continues to land top talent. And love this newsletter? Share it with a friend!      Start your workday the right way with the news that matters most — all with a dash of signature Morning Email snark. Like The Morning Email? Send it to a friend! Does somebody keep forwarding you this email? Get your own copy. It's free! Sign up here. Check out HuffPost Politics for more of the good stuff. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe

How powerful men reap big payouts on their way out the door for sexual harassment

That you don't hear about. No Images? Click here   By Lauren Weber     Tuesday, February 27 HOW POWERFUL MEN REAP BIG PAYOUTS ON THEIR WAY OUT THE DOOR FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT That the public doesn't hear about. [HuffPost] [Tweet | Share on Facebook] RYAN SEACREST'S STYLIST SAYS THE TV PERSONALITY SEXUALLY HARASSED HER FOR YEARS "The stylist said that after she reported Seacrest to E! News’ human resources executives in 2013, she was terminated." Read her full claims here. [HuffPost] WHY WEST VIRGINIA TEACHERS ARE ON STRIKE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 28 YEARS Even after the governor told them to return to their classrooms. [HuffPost] THE U.N. LINKS NORTH KOREA TO SYRIA'S CHEMICAL WEAPONS PROGRAM THROUGH SUPPLY SHIPMENTS "The supplies include acid-resistant tiles, valves and thermometers, according to a report by United Nations investigators. North Korean missile technicians have also been spotted working at known chemical weapons and missile facilities inside Syria." [NYT] WHILE ACTING AS A DIPLOMAT, IVANKA TRUMP PLAYED THE DAUGHTER CARD WHEN ASKED ABOUT THE WOMEN ACCUSING TRUMP OF ASSAULT And Twitter was not having it. [HuffPost] FORMER FLORIDA SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER TRIED TO EXPLAIN WHY HE STAYED OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL Saying his decision not to confront the shooter was based on his training. Trump used the opportunity to say if it was him, he would have run in without a weapon.  [HuffPost] MELANIA TRUMP HAS SEVERED TIES WITH HER LONGTIME FRIEND Who made a cool $26 million off planning inaugural events. [HuffPost]     .   MELANIA CONTINUES TO CHAMPION THAT ADULTS SHOULD 'TAKE THE LEAD' IN ENCOURAGING POSITIVE SOCIAL MEDIA HABITS Honestly, you fill in the blank on that one. [HuffPost] HEATHER LOCKLEAR HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST HER BOYFRIEND The actress is also accused of battering three deputies who tried to take her away. [HuffPost] DIRECTOR KEVIN SMITH SURVIVED A MASSIVE HEART ATTACK But as he says -- "I'm still above ground." [HuffPost] JENNIFER LAWRENCE IS WORKING ON A TV SERIES INSPIRED BY THE #METOO MOVEMENT Alongside former E! News host Catt Sadler, who quit over her pay gap with her co-host. [HuffPost] REESE WITHERSPOON CLEANED HER HOLLYWOOD STAR Would we expect anything less? [HuffPost] LET'S BE HONEST We will tune into the Kim Kardashian-Kanye West "Family Feud" episode. [HuffPost]    .   Bill Cosby's daughter Ensa has died at 44. The Education Department has launched an investigation into how Michigan State University handled the Larry Nassar abuse allegations. The State Department's top diplomat on North Korea is retiring. Anyone want to try to get him to reconsider? Dwayne Wade vows he won't "shut up and dribble" after a Parkland victim is buried in his jersey. This is a father's eulogy to his son Alex Schachter, who was killed in the Florida shooting. Twenty states have sued the federal government, saying Obamacare as it stands now is unconstitutional. FedEx is not severing ties with the NRA. Roger Goodell plans to charge Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones a seven-figure bill for the NFL's recent fights with him. "How poverty changes your mindset." Inside The New York Times newsroom amid the opinion page kerfuffles. This news anchor had to ... wait for it ... wing it when a bird landed on her head. HuffPost Opinion: How race fuels the "engine of inequality." "Left to Louisiana's tides, a village fights for time." Of course we see the first photo of Chicago West on Snapchat.  And love this newsletter? Share it with a friend!      Start your workday the right way with the news that matters most — all with a dash of signature Morning Email snark. Like The Morning Email? Send it to a friend! Does somebody keep forwarding you this email? Get your own copy. It's free! Sign up here. Check out HuffPost Politics for more of the good stuff. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe