Mattis resigns, Trump wall shutdown looms, and other morning headlines

By Daniel Walters

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Mattis resigns, Trump wall shutdown looms, and other morning headlines

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Bishop treated like pawn
Spokane’s Bishop Thomas Daly says he was never told about the priests accused of sexual abuse at Gonzaga University. (Spokesman-Review)

The Gleason for the season
Spokane legend Steve Gleason has been recommended for a Congressional Gold Medal. (Spokesman-Review)

Mattis: Hell, not going to take it anymore.
Secretary of Defense James Mattis, angry over Trump's sudden decision to withdraw from Syria and Trump's treatment of allies, resigns. (New York Times)

The Trump shutdown looms
Trump has repeatedly threatened to shut down the government if he didn't get funding for the wall that he'd promised Mexico would pay for. Now, it seems like he may get his wish. (New York Times)

Fullscale retreat
It's not just Syria. Trump is ordering a massive reduction of troops from Afghanistan as well. (Washington Post)

Slide, baby, slide
The stock market is all sorts of messy, too. (USA Today)