David Malpass’ nomination would fit President Trump’s pattern of tapping officials to lead institutions whose missions they’ve questioned.
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Trump calls for bipartisanship, a hard line on immigration
The president’s address, coming at a critical time, previews his plan to defend himself as Democrats launch investigations into his administration and personal finances.
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Federal prosecutors subpoena documents from Trump’s inaugural committee
The committee is already under scrutiny for how it raised and spent $117 million.
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Roger Stone heads back to court; special counsel cites potential trove of evidence
In a court filing Thursday, prosecutors with Mueller’s office said the FBI seized physical devices from Stone’s home, apartment and office.
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Rep. Pingree invites climate-change whistleblower to State of the Union
Falmouth native Joel Clement says Interior Department officials retaliated against him in 2017 for his outspoken comments on the threat posed by climate change.
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Republicans signal desire to de-escalate battle over wall
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell criticizes the two tactics President Trump has threatened to employ if negotiators can’t craft a border security accord to his liking.
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Pelosi invites Trump to deliver State of the Union on Feb. 5
The annual address had been scheduled for Jan. 29 but was delayed because of the government shutdown.
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U.S. budget deficit to hit $897 billion this year
Predictions indicate economic growth will slow as the effects of the president’s tax cuts for businesses drop off.
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Trump doubts Congress will negotiate a wall deal he’d sign
The president said he would build a wall anyway, if congressional negotiators fail to come up with a deal he finds acceptable.
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Sen. Collins says she wants to hear from Trump’s former lawyer
The Senate Intelligence Committee, of which Maine’s senior senator is a member, subpoenaed Michael Cohen last week to make him address false statements he made to Congress.