Local officials write letters of support for a restaurant manager detained by U.S. immigration authorities.
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Historically black colleges take case to White House
Leaders of the 100-plus schools push Trump for more federal grants and a shift in oversight.
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President Trump’s first budget risks battle over entitlement spending
As promised, he seeks a big jump for defense and cuts in domestic programs, but sparing Medicare and Social Security may not sit well with Republicans.
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Vancouver prepares for protests over new Trump hotel
Authorities anticipate ‘a number of marches’ Tuesday during a visit by the president’s two oldest sons.
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Intelligence committee chairman says he’s seen no evidence of Trump campaign-Russia link
It’s the first time a leading House Republican has said that, but a Democrat notes the probe has barely begun.
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Trump says health care system will ‘implode’ unless fixed
The President still hasn’t offered specific details for a replacement to the Affordable Care Act, and told state governors that “nobody knew that health care could be so complicated.”
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Pingree invites Iraqi woman stranded by immigrant ban to attend Trump address
Banah Al-Hanfy will be one of a number of immigrants in the audience Tuesday night as guests of members of Congress.
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Trump to propose 10 percent increase in defense spending
The administration says that most other discretionary spending, including foreign aid, would be slashed to pay for the $54 billion increase.
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George W. Bush on Trump and Russia: ‘We all need answers’
Interviewed on the ‘Today’ show, he also says the U.S. won’t be able to convince authoritarian governments, including Russia, to open up their governments to media scrutiny if U.S. leaders try to discredit their own press.
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Trump’s early budget slashes EPA, other favorite Republican targets
Non-defense agencies and foreign aid programs face cuts, but the Pentagon would get a big boost and Social Security and Medicare are not addressed, sources say.