The administration sought some $1.4 billion for the wall and related costs in the bill, but the president later relented and said the issue could wait until September.
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Maine’s senators diagnose America’s political divide on ‘Meet the Press’
Susan Collins cites the rise of ideological groups in both parties, while Angus King blames a lack of relationships among politicians.
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After 100 days, these Mainers who voted for Trump are still in the president’s corner
Five Mainers who voted for Donald Trump reflect on their hopes and expectations after his first 100 days in office.
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Ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn was warned not to accept foreign payments
The Defense Department inspector general’s office confirms that it is investigating whether Flynn failed to obtain prior approval.
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Trump says U.S. will remain in NAFTA for now
In a Twitter post, he describes America’s relationships with Canada and Mexico as ‘very good’ and says the prospects of a renegotiated deal are ‘very possible.’
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House Democrats to force vote on bill requiring Trump to release his taxes, visitor logs
Senior Democrats say they’re responding to growing public requests for information about Trump’s personal wealth and who’s earning face time with the president and top administration officials.
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Trump has ‘no intention’ of releasing tax returns, treasury secretary says
The president’s proposed tax plan could benefit him and his family significantly.
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Former Trump adviser Flynn likely broke law, House panel leaders say
‘You simply cannot take money from Russia, Turkey or anybody else,’ says committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz, a Republican.
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Ivanka Trump gets hisses as she defends father at Berlin women’s conference
The audience responds when she describes President Trump as ‘a tremendous champion of supporting families.’
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Former Attorney General Sally Yates to testify in Senate’s Russia probe
It will mark her first appearance on Capitol Hill since she was fired in late January after refusing to defend President Trump’s travel ban