1. Michael Flynn Agrees to Participate in Russia Probe in Exchange for Immunity
On Thursday The Wall Street Journal reported that President Donald Trump’s former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is willing to be interviewed by the FBI as part of the investigation into Team Trump’s alleged communications with Russia during the 2016 presidential campaign. Flynn’s attorney told reporters Friday that his client is in talks with Congress about potentially receiving immunity from “unfair prosecution” in exchange for his participation. President Trump posted on Twitter Friday, calling the probe a “witch hunt” and encouraging his former adviser to seek immunity:
Mike Flynn should ask for immunity in that this is a witch hunt (excuse for big election loss), by media & Dems, of historic proportion!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 31, 2017
2. Trump Executive Orders
President Trump is expected to sign two executive orders Friday related to trade. One of the orders reportedly aims to crack down on international trade abuses, according to Fox News.
This announcement comes one week ahead of Trump’s visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. On Thursday evening, the president tweeted that he expects the meeting to be “very difficult.”
The meeting next week with China will be a very difficult one in that we can no longer have massive trade deficits…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 30, 2017
Trump noted repeatedly during his campaign that he would be “tough on China,” ending major deals and labeling the country a currency manipulator.
3. MercyMe Album Drop
Christian worship band MercyMe dropped their latest album, LIFER, Friday.
Our New Album LIFER is Available Now on @Spotify go to https://t.co/btEaRIWcgF to start listening! pic.twitter.com/RVvqtM0tev
— MercyMe (@mercyme) March 31, 2017
The Grammy-nominated group known for classic worship songs like “I Can Only Imagine” and “Word Of God Speak” will visit the Faithwire offices Friday afternoon to discuss their latest work, which is aimed at offering support and encouragement to faithful Christians. Stay tuned!
4. Rockwell Painting Recovered After More Than Four Decades
On Thursday, FBI officials recovered a stolen Norman Rockwell painting that had been missing for more than 40 years, the Associated Press reported. The 1919 painting, known as “Lazybones” or “Boy Asleep with Hoe,” is worth more than $1 million.
41 years later, Norman Rockwell stolen from NJ reportedly recovered: https://t.co/klLzRlYXLK pic.twitter.com/QR0ttzN1dp
— NBC10 Philadelphia (@NBCPhiladelphia) March 30, 2017
So far, it is unclear how the FBI was finally able to track down the painting, which was found in a New Jersey home.
5. Science Rules! Vanderbilt Scientists Use Robots to Help Autistic Children
Scientists at Vanderbilt University are experimenting with robots that could help young children with autism improve their communication skills, ABC News reported.
Watch the amazing video below:
Scientists at Vanderbilt University are using robots to help children with autism develop communication skills. https://t.co/tzkvbsiqNc pic.twitter.com/odZJTUVlQ1
— ABC News (@ABC) March 31, 2017
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