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President Donald Trump, accompanied by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, left, speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

President Trump has left the tumultuous days of publicly combating his own intelligence community for a more workmanlike relationship coached by his team of loyalists, insiders say.

Members of SEAL Team 18 perform a demonstration. (U.S. Navy photo)

Special ops command launches unprecedented soul-searching: First step ‘admitting you have a problem’

By Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times

Claudia Maquin, 27, shows a photo of her daughter, Jakelin Amei Rosmery Caal Maquin in Raxruha, Guatemala, on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. The 7-year-old girl died in a Texas hospital, two days after being taken into custody by border patrol agents in a remote stretch of New Mexico desert. (AP Photo/Oliver de Ros)

Homeland Security refutes Democrats’ blame on death of 7-year-old Guatemalan girl

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

In this July 12, 2018, file photo, FBI Deputy Assistant Director Peter Strzok is seated to testify before the House Committees on the Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing on "Oversight of FBI and DOJ Actions Surrounding the 2016 Election," on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump blasts FBI over ‘missing’ text messages, Michael Cohen ‘break-in’

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

President Trump surprised his advisers Friday when he tweeted that Mick Mulvaney would be chief of staff. (Associated Press/File)

Trump’s White House shake-up a retooling effort ahead of Democrats’ House takeover

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

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Culture

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talks with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of The Atlantic, during The Atlantic Festival, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Hillary Clinton to 8-year-old girl who lost class election: ‘As I know too well, it’s not easy’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

"12 Rules for Life" author and clinical psychologist Jordan B. Peterson is attempting to create a platform for intellectuals that is a "better alternative" to Patreon. He plans to move the project forward with the popular YouTube pundit Dave Rubin within the coming weeks and into early 2019. (Image: YouTube, Jordan B. Peterson).

Jordan B. Peterson’s free speech fight: Author plans to ditch Patreon as censorship battles rages

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

Carmen Perez, left, Bob Bland, Tamika D. Mallory and Linda Sarsour attend the TIME 100 Gala, celebrating the 100 most influential people in the world, at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Women’s March Washington state chapter disbands over anti-Semitism concerns

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

In this Jan. 4, 2016, file photo, a U.S. Border Patrol agent drives near the U.S.-Mexico border fence in Santa Teresa, N.M. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras)

‘Why hasn’t someone made a GoFundMe for Trump’s wall?’ asks columnist

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

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In a Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, file photo, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell addresses the Federal Reserve Board's 15th annual College Fed Challenge Finals in Washington. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Trump slams Fed rate hikes that could spoil winning economy: ‘Take the Victory!’

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

In this Dec. 11, 2018, photo, President Donald Trump speaks during a meets with Democratic leaders the Oval Office in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump calls on Congress to find bipartisan replacement for Obamacare

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump talks to media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, for the short trip to Andrews Air Force Base en route to Philadelphia to attend the Army-Navy Football Game. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

Trump plans to review case of Matt Golsteyn, military officer charged with murder

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

President Trump surprised his advisers Friday when he tweeted that Mick Mulvaney would be chief of staff. (Associated Press/File)

Trump’s White House shake-up a retooling effort ahead of Democrats’ House takeover

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

Sports

Washington Redskins kicker Dustin Hopkins (3) celebrates with his teammates Washington punter Tress Way (5) and Washington long snapper Andrew East (55) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Dustin Hopkins continues stellar year by making game-winning kick

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins kicker Dustin Hopkins (3) celebrates a field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars with teammate Tress Way (5) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Redskins scrape out win over Jaguars to keep season alive

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins strong safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (20) stops Jacksonville Jaguars running back David Williams (33) after a short gain during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Redskins playoff scenarios and standings for Week 15

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) walks off court during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Washington. Washington won 128-1110. (AP Photo/Al Drago)

John Wall’s 40-point night helps Wizards top LeBron James, Lakers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Politics

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg announces that he will not seek another term as mayor Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, during a news conference at his office in South Bend, Ind. (Robert Franklin/South Bend Tribune via AP)

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, possible 2020 contender, not seeking third term

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, pauses for a reporter's question at the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 18, 2018. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Lamar Alexander announces retirement from Senate

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Rep.-elect Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., smiles during an interview following a photo opportunity on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, with the freshman class. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Rep.-elect Ilhan Omar spurs uproar over Mike Pence ‘Jesus take the wheel’ tweet

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Some of the Facebook and Instagram ads linked to a Russian effort to disrupt the American political process and stir up tensions around divisive social issues, released by members of the U.S. House Intelligence committee, are photographed in Washington, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. A report compiled by private researchers and released by the Senate intelligence committee Monday says that "active and ongoing" Russian interference operations still exist on social media platforms, and that the Russian operation discovered after the 2016 presidential election was much broader than once thought. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

Russians orchestrated several social media platforms in massive operation to influence U.S elections

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

National

In this March 15, 2014, file photo provided by Alfredo Flores, from left, Vice Admiral Michael Rogers; Paul Monteiro, vice chairman and co-Founder of Nowruz Commission; Bijan R. Kian and Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn talk during the Fifth Annual Nowruz Commission Gala at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington. (Alfredo Flores via AP) ** FILE **

Michael Flynn’s associates charged with illegally lobbying for Turkey

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

A police officer ties police tape to a handrail. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Girl accidentally slain as parents attend Christmas party

By Associated Press

In this April 11, 2018, file photo, an unidentified 15-year-old high school student uses a vaping device near the school's campus in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Teens vaping more, drinking alcohol less: Report

By Laura Kelly - The Washington Times

Therese Okoumou is surrounded by supporters as she leaves federal court, Thursday, July 5, 2018, in New York. Okoumou, who climbed the base of the Statue of Liberty on a busy Fourth of July in what prosecutors called a "dangerous stunt" pleaded not guilty Thursday to misdemeanor trespassing and disorderly conduct. A federal judge released Okoumou without bail after her court appearance. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Statue of Liberty climber testifies she had nightmares about kids in cages

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