Trump orders release of classified files on Kennedys, MLK, Jr.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to release long-classified government documents on the assassinations of President Kennedy, his brother Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., saying it'll end the mystery surrounding their killings. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports for TODAY on the families’ reactions.
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Trump signs order to declassify JFK, MLK and RFK assassination files
Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to declassify files related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.ABC News - 4h -
RFK Jr. applauds Trump's order to declassify RFK, JFK assassination files
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., said on Thursday he supports President Trump’s executive order to declassify files related to the assassination of his uncle, former President John F. Kennedy. “I think it's ...The Hill - 5h -
JFK assassination expert reacts to Trump order to release files
NBC News' Tom Llamas spoke to Gerald Posner, author of "Case Closed," about the potential impact of President Trump's order to release the assassination files of President John F. Kennedy.NBC News - 17h -
Trump to release files on MLK Jr.'s assassination. Here's what to expect.
President Trump signed an executive order declassify any remaining files from Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. MLK was shot and killed on April 4, 1968, in Memphis.CBS News - 19h -
Trump signs executive order to release more JFK, RFK, MLK assassination files
President Trump said he'll declassify any remaining files from John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassinations.CBS News - 19h -
Trump orders release of thousands of classified files on JFK assassination
Executive order also aims to declassify federal records on killings of Robert F Kennedy and Martin Luther King. Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of classified governmental ...The Guardian - 20h -
Trump Vows to Declassify Files on Assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK
President Trump told security agencies to develop plans to make public all documents related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.The New York Times - 20h -
Trump executive order declassifies JFK, RFK, Martin Luther King Jr. assassination files
Official conclusions say lone gunmen committed the assassinations of President John Kennedy, Sen. Robert Kennedy and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.CNBC - 21h -
Trump signs order directing release of JFK assassination files
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the release of federal government documents related to the assassinations of former President John F. Kennedy, former Attorney General ...The Hill - 22h
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