The president makes no mention of weapons in his response to the latest school massacre and, as usual, the Capitol is divided.
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At a glance: What’s in – and not in – Trump’s budget
Hundreds of millions more for missile defense and major changes to Medicare.
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Former Trump aide’s accuser hunkers down amid publicity
Jessica Corbett says she hopes the controversy stirred up by her allegations against her ex-husband and former Maine political operative David Sorensen goes away soon.
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A day after quitting White House post, ex-LePage aide again denies domestic abuse allegations
David Sorensen and his former wife both defend their version of events as President Trump complains on Twitter about false accusations.
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David Sorensen, Trump speechwriter with Maine ties, resigns amid abuse allegations
Sorensen worked for Maine Gov. Paul LePage until May 2017.
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Trump reviews Democratic memo on Russia probe
The president meets with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to discuss differences between it and the Republican memo already released.
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Video: Trump says he would ‘love to see a shutdown’ if budget deal falls through
Neither party appears to want a repeat of last month’s three-day shutdown, but President Donald Trump seemed game for closing the government again if he could blame it on Democrats.
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Portland council takes stand against oil, gas drilling off coast
Its resolution calling for nearby waters to be exempt from President Trump’s exploration order will be sent to federal agencies.
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House Republicans release partisan memo on Russia probe
The memo, prepared by Republicans on the House intelligence committee, says there was “a troubling breakdown of legal processes” in the Russia investigation.
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Federal tax cut starts delivering bigger paychecks
Workers begin to see more take-home pay as a result of the contentious tax overhaul.