Republicans can now begin work on a $1.5 trillion tax cut that Democrats won’t be able to block.
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Clinton campaign, DNC paid for research that led to Russia dossier on Trump
Some Republicans have spent months trying to identify the Democrat or organization that paid for the dossier, which included allegations about Donald Trump’s connections to Russia.
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Chief of staff defends Trump on condolence calls
John Kelly, a retired general whose son died in Afghanistan, says the president ‘very bravely does make those calls’ to families of America’s war dead.
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Trump reneged on offer of $25,000, says father of fallen soldier
With the president mired in controversy over his relations with Gold Star families, the White House says, ‘The check has been sent’ to survivors of Sgt. Dillon Baldridge.
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President Trump falls to 248th on Forbes wealthiest list
His net worth is an estimated $3.1 billion, down from $4.5 billion in 2015, the magazine says.
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Federal judge blocks Trump’s third attempt at travel ban
The latest ban, barring entry to the U.S. by travelers from 8 countries, was set to go into effect Wednesday morning.
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Trump, McConnell profess party unity at White House news conference
The president and Senate majority leader appear together in an apparent attempt to counter Steve Bannon’s declaration of all-out political war against the Republican establishment.
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Collins criticizes Trump on health care, backs him on Iran
Maine’s senior senator also cautions the president to be careful with his language.
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Democrats raise prospect of shutdown over immigration
Some House Democrats threaten to shut down the government if President Trump won’t budge on his hard-line proposals.
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Mortgage interest or local tax? Deduction tradeoff discussed
Republicans from high-tax states are offered an either-or proposal to coax them to support Trump’s tax plan.