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President Donald Trump speaks to media he visits

Investigations look at Trump's life from all angles

Investigations now entangle Donald Trump's White House, campaign, transition, inauguration, charity and business. For Trump,

Nation Trump: Interior Secretary Zinke leaving administration
Zinke, who led the administration's efforts to open federal lands and offshore areas to oil
12/15/18
Nation Ruling to strike down health law puts GOP in a quandary
While the decision by the Republican-appointed judge in Texas was sweeping, it has little immediate
12/15/18
Commentary Opinion: Where GOP, Dems stand heading into 2019
As we enter a two-year presidential cycle, the parties stand at very different places. Republicans
12/15/18
World Light at the end of the tunnel for UN climate talks
KATOWICE, Poland — A deal on the rules that govern the Paris climate accord appeared
12/15/18
World Tear gas on Champs-Elysees but fewer protesters seen
PARIS — Tear gas billowed Saturday across the protest-scarred Champs-Elysees after a day of largely
12/15/18
Nation Death of 7-year-old on border raises questions
WASHINGTON — Just 7 years old, Jakelin Amei Rosmery Caal Maquin was picked up by
12/15/18
Nation Sources: Biden considers age factor in 2020 decision
As he considers running for president, Joe Biden is talking with friends and longtime supporters
12/15/18
Nation Trump names Mulvaney acting chief of staff
Mulvaney will not resign as director of the Office of Management and Budget, White House
12/14/18
Nation CBS pledges $20M to women's rights
NEW YORK — CBS on Friday pledged to give $20 million to 18 organizations dedicated
12/14/18
Nation U.S.: 7-year-old who died in custody did not appear ill
An official with Guatemala's foreign ministry has identified the 7-year-old migrant girl who died in
12/14/18