A U.S. appeals court directed a federal judge to drop a criminal case against President Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn for lying to the FBI, handing the Justice Department a victory in the politically charged case. Subscribe: smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get the latest news on: reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en