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Dina Powell leaving White House post as national security aide

The White House confirmed Friday that deputy national security adviser Dina Powell, a specialist on President Trump's Middle East policy, is leaving her post.

December 8, 2017

Donald Trump: CFPB won’t drop fines against Wells Fargo, might increase penalties instead

President Trump refuted a report Friday that his new head of a federal consumer watchdog plans to withdraw proposed penalties against Wells Fargo bank, saying the fines for the lender actually might be increased.

December 8, 2017

White House hails another positive jobs report, credits Trump’s ‘bold vision’ for economy

The White House said Friday that another positive report on hiring shows that "President Trump's bold economic vision continues to pay off."

December 8, 2017

Wisconsin Republicans caught in ‘secret investigation’

When people in Washington dismiss complaints about a special counsel's "witch hunt" investigation with broad powers and no accountability, they should consider what happened in Wisconsin.

December 7, 2017

White House: ‘Unfortunate’ if Lewis, congressional members skip civil rights event because of Trump

Two black House Democrats said Thursday they will boycott President Trump's opening of Mississippi's civil rights and history museums this weekend, saying his attendance is an "insult," a move the White House said was "unfortunate."

December 7, 2017

Donald Trump asks Saudi Arabia to lift Yemen blockade for humanitarian aid

In a confrontation with a crucial ally, President Trump called on Saudi Arabia Wednesday to halt a blockade of Yemen that is preventing people in the war-ravaged country from receiving food and medicine.

December 6, 2017

Donald Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israeli capital, announces plan to move U.S. Embassy

In a dramatic shift from his predecessors, President Trump announced Wednesday that the U.S. is recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and ordered plans to move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to the ancient, divided city.

December 6, 2017

Donald Trump says Democrats’ stance on immigration could prompt government shutdown

President Trump said Wednesday that a government shutdown "could happen," blaming congressional Democrats' stance on immigration even as Republican allies worked to keep federal operations humming for another two weeks.

December 6, 2017

‘Thanks, Obama!’ Former president credits himself for strong economy

Former President Barack Obama is taking credit for the robust economic growth that is taking place under President Trump.

December 6, 2017

Donald Trump: Jerusalem is Israel’s capital, U.S. Embassy to move

President Trump will announce Wednesday that the U.S. government recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, a risky and diplomatically fraught decision that will put in motion his plans to move the U.S. Embassy to the divided ancient city.

December 5, 2017

Richard Cordray announces bid for governor of Ohio after leaving CFPB

Liberal Democrat Richard Cordray announced his bid for governor of Ohio Tuesday, two weeks after he sparked a feud with the Trump administration by choosing his successor to lead a federal consumer-protection bureau.

December 5, 2017

Donald Trump predicts swift action by House-Senate conferees on tax-cut plan

Hosting a group of Republican senators at the White House, President Trump said Tuesday that he and the GOP lawmakers are "all on the same page" as Congress races to complete tax-cut legislation before Christmas.

December 5, 2017

Donald Trump: Roy Moore will do ‘very well’ in Senate

President Trump praised Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore Tuesday as a needed conservative vote for his agenda.

December 5, 2017

Donald Trump calls Middle East leaders ahead of planned announcement on Jerusalem

President Trump told Israeli and Arab leaders Tuesday that he plans to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, a decision that will put in motion his plans to move the U.S. embassy to the divided city.

December 5, 2017

Trump lobbies Orrin Hatch to run for re-election as Romney waits in wings

President Trump tried to talk longtime Republican Sen. Orrin G. Hatch out of possible retirement Monday during a trip to Utah, hoping to hold onto a powerful political ally and block a Senate bid by former GOP presidential nominee and occasional Trump critic Mitt Romney.

December 4, 2017

Donald Trump endorses Roy Moore in Alabama Senate race, saying GOP needs his vote on tax cuts

DOLOMITE, Alabama | President Trump endorsed embattled Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore on Monday, telling the candidate "go get 'em" in a phone call after weeks of sidestepping allegations of decades-old sexual misconduct against the Republican.

December 4, 2017

Donald Trump’s FBI feud reignites

President Trump is renewing his feud with former FBI Director James B. Comey as House Republicans consider holding his successor, Christopher Wray, in contempt of Congress for failing to turn over records related to the Russia probe that secured its first high-profile conviction Friday.

December 3, 2017

Peter Strzok, Mueller investigator, removed from case after anti-Trump texts discovered

Special counsel Robert Mueller removed one of the FBI's top Russian counterintelligence investigators from his team after an internal probe found he sent messages that showed possible bias for Hillary Clinton and against President Trump, the special counsel's office said Saturday.

December 2, 2017

Trump says he fired Flynn for lying

President Trump said Saturday that he fired Michael Flynn for lying -- the same lies to which the former national security advisor pleaded guilty.

December 2, 2017

Trump hails Senate passage of tax-cut bill

President Trump hailed the Senate's passage of tax cuts early Saturday, saying Americans "are going to be very, very happy."

December 2, 2017