Meanwhile, President Trump is weighing a possible military response. On Monday, he said "nothing is off the table" and has vowed to respond "forcefully."
With a president keeping a Cabinet-level official on the job despite a raft of scandals, ethics officials are spelling out why that might be a problem.
Trump denies knowledge of a payment to a porn star to cover up a sexual encounter. Evangelical leaders, worried about the midterms, have arranged a meeting with the president at Trump's D.C. hotel.
President Trump complained about signing the 2,000-plus page spending bill into law, saying it was too bloated. He is not the first president to be confronted with that choice.
The White House is endorsing a plan that would allow teachers and other school employees to be armed. It does not call for higher age limits for would-be gun buyers.
Experts cautiously welcomed the news of the meeting. But they warn about raising expectations and that preparation is key, something that is not one of the administration's demonstrated strengths.
His press secretary inadvertently shed light on the president's connection to a restraining order silencing a former adult film actress about their supposed sexual relationship.