Victoria Addison and Amanda Purcell are reporting in the Register-Star on U.S. Rep. John Faso's reaction to National Security Advisor Michael Flynn's departure from the new Republican administration this week. President Donald Trump demanded Flynn's resignation, Mon., Feb. 13, after allegations surfaced in the press that he misled key members of the administration about his telephone calls with Russian officials. Faso said he does not believe the alleged discussions between Flynn and Russia are surprising. "I think that it shouldn’t be surprising that an incoming national security advisor would have discussion with representatives of other countries — that is not uncommon," Faso said. "What is surprising is that he apparently misled the vice president and others as to the substance of those discussions, so I think his resignation was appropriate." Despite what transpired, the Kinderhook Republican said Flynn was an appropriate choice for the national security advisor position. He said any investigations into Flynn and the Trump administration’s involvement with Russia should be handled within the Senate Intelligence Committee, and not by a special prosecutor. Read the full story in the Register-Star.