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White House Vents Fury at Canada Over Tariffs

Jun 10, 2018
Bashing the leader of one of America's venerable allies, the Trump administration levels unprecedented criticism against Canada's prime minister, branding Justin Trudeau a back-stabber unworthy of the president's time.

Trump Claims ‘Absolute Right’ to Pardon Himself

Jun 4, 2018
Donald Trump's comments on Twitter came a day after attorney Rudy Giuliani played down the possibility that the president could pardon himself, suggesting he might have that authority but would be unwise to use it.

Warm Response From N. Korea Heartens Trump

May 25, 2018
"We're talking to them now" about the possibility of putting a summit back on track, the president says. “Everybody plays games,” he adds, explaining Thursday's tensions over the stalled preparations.
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Trump to Pull Out of Nuclear Deal With Iran

May 8, 2018
The collapse of the accord, which sets Iran free to resume prohibited activities, deals a profound blow to U.S. allies and potentially deepens the president's isolation on the world stage.