President Trump had dismissed the post-World War II military alliance as “obsolete.”
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We must resist attempts to roll back the EPA and the laws it enforces
If you want to see how bad our environment could become, look at China, Mexico, India or Russia.
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Trump officials considered using National Guard to round up immigrants
Two Republican governors speak out against the proposal and numerous Democratic lawmakers denounce it as an overly aggressive approach to immigration enforcement.
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Scott Pruitt, longtime EPA adversary, wins confirmation to lead the agency
Maine’s Republican Sen. Susan Collins and independent Sen. Angus King both vote against the nominee.
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Transcript: President Trump’s news conference at White House
He defends his presidency, slams reports that his campaign advisers had inappropriate contact with Russian officials and promises to crack down on the leaking of classified information.
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Harward turns Trump down for national security adviser job
Earlier this week, officials said there are two other contenders in the running for the job.
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White House picks billionaire to head intelligence review
Stephen Feinberg of Cerberus Capital Management will be asked to make recommendations for efficiency and coordination.
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Analysis: Trump suggests Obama was too soft on Russia, but Putin’s friends would disagree
For the record, here’s how sanctions put in place by the Obama administration have affected the Russian economy.
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Trump blames media, intelligence officials for ‘unfair’ treatment of Flynn
The president also says that information about reported contacts between and Russian officials and his presidential campaign was ‘illegally leaked.’
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Analysis: Dysfunction bogs down Trump’s White House
Fearing their legislative priorities are at risk, fellow Republicans are voicing frustration.