Trump Corrects His Quote, Says He Misspoke on Russian Meddling
Blistered by bipartisan condemnation of his embrace of a longtime U.S. enemy, the president seeks to "clarify" his public undermining of American intelligence agencies.
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Gina Haspel Debate Spotlights America's Soul Sickness
The U.S. has become a country that supports torture, so the fight to stop the godmother of the CIA's "enhanced interrogation" program may be futile.
Mike Pompeo Facing Rare Opposition From Senate Panel
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee may not have enough votes to recommend Donald Trump's secretary of state nominee for confirmation.
Trump Signs $1.3 Trillion Budget After Threatening Veto
The president signs a huge spending bill, averting a government shutdown at midnight, acting just hours after saying he was considering a veto.
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What Is Trump Hiding About U.S. Missile Strike on Syria?
Pressure is mounting as the Trump administration continues to refuse to reveal its legal justification for attacking Syria in April 2017.
Lawmakers Push for Budget Vote to Avert Government Shutdown
The measure contains more money for the Pentagon, infrastructure and disaster aid—and balloons the deficit—but leaves "Dreamers" unprotected.
Trump Defends Tax Plan, Predicts Economy Set ‘to Rock’
He suggests the plan, expected to pass in Congress in coming days, could lead to explosive growth. But many economists are doubtful, and critics warn of its effect on the U.S. debt.
Senate OKs Tax Bill as Trump, GOP Near Big Legislative Win
Republicans pushed a $1.5 trillion tax bill through the Senate, taking a giant step toward giving the president one of his top priorities.
Who's in Charge of the Launch Codes?
The Trump era has sparked a new debate about nuclear war authority.
State Department Defends Tillerson, Under Fire as a Manager
The agency is battling growing bipartisan charges that the secretary of state's reorganization plans are crippling America's diplomatic corps.
