The summit, planned for Singapore, offers a historic chance for peace on the peninsula — but also the risk of an epic diplomatic failure that would allow the North to revive and advance its nuclear weapons program.
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Congress moves to dismantle key post-crisis bank rules
The House voted 258-159 to approve legislation rolling back the Dodd-Frank law, notching a legislative win for President Donald Trump, who made gutting the landmark law a campaign promise.
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Maine advocates angry at Trump proposal to deny funds to clinics that refer clients for abortion
Doctors’ groups and abortion rights supporters say a ban on counseling women trespasses on the doctor-patient relationship.
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Trump vows to press ahead with summit plan despite North Korea’s threat to scrap it
The North says it’s not interested in ‘one-sided’ talks about denuclearization, but U.S. officials compare the threat to Trump’s own warning about walking away if there’s no chance of progress on that issue.
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Trump Jr: Can’t recall any discussion of Russia probe with father
The Senate Intelligence Committee releases more than 1,800 pages of transcripts of interviews with the president’s son and others who attended a June 9, 2016, meeting in Trump Tower.
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With support of 5 Democrats, CIA nominee Haspel on track for confirmation
Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia says President Trump’s pick to lead the agency has been ‘professional and forthright.’
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Federal judge sides with Mueller in Manafort case
She says the special counsel would have been remiss not to scrutinize the former Trump campaign chairman as part of the probe into Russian election interference.
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Rep. Poliquin co-sponsors bill to cut $7 billion from federal Child Health Insurance Program
The Republican, who represents the 2nd District, cites a report that says the cuts save money and would not affect enrollment, but critics say it sends a misguided message about the government’s priorities.
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Jim Fossel: Iran nuclear deal needed to be undone
Former President Obama had signed the agreement without the support of Congress.
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White House aide keeps her job after dismissing McCain criticism, saying ‘he’s dying anyway’
Sen. John McCain, a Navy pilot who was beaten in captivity during the Vietnam War, has urged his fellow senators to reject Trump’s pick for CIA director, Gina Haspel. He said Wednesday that he believes she’s a patriot who loves the country but “her refusal to acknowledge torture’s immorality is disqualifying.”