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Trump Defends Charlottesville Comments At Phoenix Rally
Posted on · President Trump threatened a government shutdown if Congress refuses to fund the border wall he promised during the campaign.
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Trump Unveils Legislation Limiting Legal Immigration
Posted on · There's been a huge debate about immigrants in the U.S. illegally, but the administration is looking to cut the number of legal immigrants allowed into the country by half.
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UPDATE: Sessions Says He Plans To Continue Serving As Attorney General
Posted on · The attorney general said he would stay in his job "as long as that is appropriate," following President Trump's comments to The New York Times suggesting that he regrets appointing Sessions.
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WATCH: Trump Pick To Lead FBI Faces Senate Judiciary Committee
Posted on · Attorney Christopher Wray, who was tapped by the president to lead the FBI, has his confirmation hearing Wednesday and is facing questions about his independence from the White House and other issues.
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Close Family Ties, Job Offers Considered ‘Bona Fide’ As Trump Travel Ban Takes Effect
Posted on · The administration is expected to outline how the limited travel ban will work, following the Supreme Court's lifting of stays blocking the executive order.
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Security Of State Election Systems The Focus Of Dueling Capitol Hill Hearings
Posted on · Jeh Johnson, Homeland Security secretary during the 2016 election, testifies before the House Intelligence Committee while the Senate Intelligence Committee hears from cybersecurity experts.
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UPDATE: Amid Rumors Of Staff Shake-Up, White House Communications Director Resigns
Posted on · Michael Dubke's departure comes as the Trump administration struggles to keep focused on its agenda while dealing with constant news about the multiple investigations relating to Russia.
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Watch Live: House Intelligence Hearing With John Brennan
Posted on · Brennan will testify about Russian meddling in last year's presidential election and Russia's use of "active measures." He is also expected to be asked about leaks regarding national security.
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Trump To Propose $54 Billion Defense Increase, Cuts To Domestic Programs
Posted on · In the first look at his spending plan, the president is proposing boosts for the military and law enforcement — at the expense of other domestic spending. Congress will need to write the final plan.
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Former Rep. Giffords: Lawmakers Should ‘Have Some Courage,’ Hold Town Halls
Posted on · Gabrielle Giffords responded to a Texas Republican who said he was not holding public meetings because groups from "more violent strains of the leftist ideology" were threatening public safety.
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Homeland Security Secretary: Travel Vetting Could Include Passwords, Tweets
Posted on · John Kelly tells NPR that screening needs to improve. He also says President Trump's travel ban is not based on religion, and one of the great strengths of the U.S. is diversity of religious views.
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This Doll May Be Recording What Children Say, Privacy Groups Charge
Posted on · Privacy advocates have filed a complaint with U.S. regulators about the Internet-connected doll called My Friend Cayla. They say the toy can record and transmit everything children say to it.
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5 Things You Should Know About The Electoral College
Posted on · As electors cast their ballots in each of the 50 states, we try to answer questions about the process: Who are these people? How are they selected? Can they really vote however they want?
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Who Might Be In Donald Trump’s Cabinet? Plus, More About The Transition
Posted on · The election just ended and the new president doesn't even take office until Jan. 20. But the transition from 44th to 45th president is already consuming Washington.