Progress Report: President Trump's Campaign Promises, 2 Years Later
At the midpoint of his four-year term, President Trump has delivered on some campaign promises and ignored others, while many are still works in progress.
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In Speech To Struggling Farmers, President Trump Promotes Border Wall
President Trump addressed the Farm Bureau Federation on Monday, courting a constituency that was key to his 2016 election. He tried to reassure his audience that his trade policies will soon pay off.
It's Official: The Partial Government Shutdown Is The Longest In U.S. History
Saturday marks Day 22 of the partial federal government shutdown, stretching past the 21 days in 1995-96. Many federal workers missed their first paycheck on Friday.
White House Eyes Funding Sources For Border Wall In Case Trump Declares Emergency
The Army Corps of Engineers has been asked to identify projects that could be canceled or delayed so that funds could be redirected to build a border wall, congressional and Pentagon sources say.
With Trump At The Border, A Look Back At U.S. Immigration Policy
President Trump continues his quest to curb illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border. One expert says there have always been ebbs and flows to how welcoming the U.S. is to immigrants.
Humanitarian Experts Debate Trump's Use Of The Term 'Humanitarian Crisis'
Some in the aid industry are outraged that Trump used the term, but others see it as a positive sign.
'Bye-Bye': Trump Walks Out Of White House Meeting With Democrats About Shutdown
The president abruptly ended spending talks Wednesday after congressional Democrats rejected his demand for a $5.7 billion border wall. A partial government shutdown stretched into its 19th day.
FACT CHECK: Can Trump Use Emergency Powers To Build The Wall?
President Trump has suggested that if he can't reach a compromise with congressional Democrats over funding for border security, he might invoke presidential powers instead. What could Congress do?
Trump Repeats Calls For A Border Wall As Shutdown Negotiations Continue
The partial government shutdown is stretching into its third week, with more than 800,000 federal employees having to stay home from work or be furloughed.
No Deal To End Government Shutdown As Negotiations Continue In Washington
Congressional leadership staff and White House officials are meeting this weekend to come to an agreement, but remain at an impasse over funding for a border wall.