Franco Ordoñez
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Exclusive: Trump Wants To Pick Cuccinelli For DHS, But Worries Senate Would Balk
President Trump has told some Senate Republicans that he wants immigration hard-liner Ken Cuccinelli in charge of Homeland Security. But sources say he is concerned his party won't back the pick.
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Trump Says He'll Lift U.S. Sanctions On Turkey Now That Cease-Fire Is In Place
President Trump announced he'll lift U.S. sanctions on Turkey now that a cease-fire in northern Syria is in place. That deal has paved the way for the Russian military to enter the region.
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Highlights: Top U.S. Diplomat In Ukraine Delivers Explosive Statement To Congress
Ambassador William Taylor said U.S. aid to Ukraine was contingent on the country undertaking investigations that would help President Trump politically. Here are key parts of his written statement.
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White House Distances Itself From Violent Fake Video Targeting Media And Critics
A disturbing video depicting President Trump shooting and stabbing political opponents and media outlets was played at a conference held by a pro-Trump group at his Miami resort last week.
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Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan Is Out
McAleenan "wants to spend more time with his family and go to the private sector," President Trump tweeted. He's the latest casualty at the massive agency responsible for protecting U.S. borders.
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Trump's Fights With GOP Over Syria Come At The 'Worst Possible Moment'
The president has angered many in the GOP with his abrupt decision to move U.S. troops in Syria. The move comes as congressional Republicans are also trying to defend Trump from being impeached.
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Trump Administration Blocks Key Diplomat From Testifying On Capitol Hill
The diplomat, U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland, had been summoned by three House panels. The move has significant implications, as Democrats could seize upon it as instance of obstruction.
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How The U.S. Ambassador To The E.U. Is Wrapped Up In The Ukraine Controversy
U.S. Ambassador to the E.U. Gordon Sondland had a role in the texts about President Trump's call with Ukraine's president. Sondland is reportedly set to give a deposition to House investigators.
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Trump Publicly Calls For China And Ukraine To Investigate Bidens
Former Vice President Joe Biden called the president's remarks "a grotesque choice of lies over truth and self over the country."
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Former Officials Say White House's Use Of Secret System Is Unusual, 'Disturbing'
National Security Council officials from prior administrations say a top-secret system reserved for highly sensitive government secrets should not be used for transcripts of foreign leader calls.