The secretary of state, who was in the meeting, says the presidents also agreed to a ‘de-escalation agreement’ for part of Syria.
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Japan, EU announce one of world’s largest trade deals
The agreement will deal a heavy blow to U.S. producers of wine, leather, shoes and dairy products.
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Trump refuses to say he believes Russia was solely responsible for U.S. election interference
He cites intelligence reports about weapons of mass destruction in the lead-up to the Iraq War as evidence that intelligence findings might not be accurate.
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As Mueller staffs his Russia special counsel team, every hire is under scrutiny
By raising questions about the investigators early, legal analysts say, Presiden Trump is laying the groundwork to question any results that are not to his liking.
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Trump taunts state officials who resist broad request for voter data
Among officials he targets with the tweet ‘What are they trying to hide?’ are some whose support he can ill afford to lose.
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Trump suggests Congress could repeal Obamacare first, replace it later
His tweet complicates the efforts of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to create a palatable alternative.
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Trump gets bipartisan backlash for Twitter attack on MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski
In response, Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins tweets, ‘This has to stop . . .’
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Ruling in travel ban leaves many questions unanswered
The number of foreigners affected is unclear, along with the criteria around a ‘bona fide relationship.’
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LGBT pride parades take on new urgency in the Trump era
Some marchers say moves such as a rollback of federal protections for transgender students make their cause more vital.
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Trump’s tape ruse risks fresh legal jeopardy in Russia probe
Investigators are expected to examine what the president had to gain by implying after he fired James Comey that he had a recording of the conversation.