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Trump sets new conditions for U.S. to stay in Iran nuclear deal, tossing issue to Congress
In a speech, the president calls the 2015 deal weak and threatens to withdraw if U.S. concerns aren’t met.
- Oct 13, 2017
Kelly seeks to tamp down rumors he’s unhappy working for Trump and on his way out
Kelly was all smiles as he sauntered into the White House Brady Press Briefing room, telling a room full of surprised reporters that reports of his demise have been greatly exaggerated.
- Oct 12, 2017
Trump attacks ESPN’s Jemele Hill, calls for end to NFL tax breaks
Jemele Hill, an African-American female commentator, has been critical of both Trump and the NFL.
- Oct 10, 2017
Loyalty to Trump thrusts Pence deeper into NFL controversy
Pence cut short his long-planned trip to see his hometown team after discussing it with the president.
- Oct 9, 2017
Trump may come face-to-face with Cruz in Puerto Rico after days of attacking the mayor
While the president’s penchant for escalating conflicts has been a hallmark of his time as a political figure, some feel this feud goes too far.
- Oct 2, 2017
Lost weekend: How Trump’s time at his golf club hurt the response to Maria
The president and top aides paid scant attention to Puerto Rico during a crucial four-day period after the hurricane.
- Sep 29, 2017
In showings of protest and solidarity, NFL teams respond to Trump’s criticisms
After president’s calls to ‘fire or suspend’ those who protest before games, football players lock arms to show unity with each other.
- Sep 25, 2017
New version of health-care bill will help Alaska and Maine — home of two holdout senators
The new draft, due for release on Monday, comes after Republican senators from across the political spectrum distanced themselves from the latest effort on Sunday.
- Sep 24, 2017
Trump predicts Republicans will ‘eventually’ win on health care but says his primary focus is on taxes
“I believe we will be successful in the largest tax cut in our country’s history.”
- Sep 24, 2017