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Then-White House chief strategist Steve Bannon speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in the Washington, D.C. area on February 23, 2017. Since leaving the president's staff Bannon is spearheading an effort to take on the GOP establishmen

Bannon Attacks George W. Bush After Ex-President Decried 'Nativism,' 'Bigotry'

8:55pm October 21, 2017

Former Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon, who has declared war on the GOP establishment, took aim at the former president saying "there has not been a more destructive presidency."

President Donald J. Trump speaks during the Heritage Foundation's President's Club meeting on October 17, 2017, in Washington, D.C.

Politics & Government

Trump Teases, Threatens And Dodges With 'We'll See What Happens'

7:00am October 21, 2017

by Tamara Keith

President Trump frequently says "We will see what happens" about matters large and small, creating uncertainty for the media, members of his administration and even world leaders.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks from the chamber to his office during a long series of votes at the Capitol on Thursday.

Senate Passes Budget Resolution Seen As Key To Trump's Tax Overhaul

10:55am October 20, 2017

by Scott Neuman

The White House says the $4 trillion resolution, which passed by a narrow 51-49 vote, "creates a pathway" for promised tax reform and tax cuts.

What's The Section 199 Tax Deduction?

9:47pm October 19, 2017

As Republicans look to overhaul the tax code, we look at the story of a single corporate tax deduction that tells us a lot about how the tax code works.

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President Trump and Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello listen as FEMA Administrator Brock Long speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office on Thursday.

Trump Says Administration's Response To Hurricane In Puerto Rico A '10'

6:58pm October 19, 2017

by Brian Naylor

After meeting with the island's governor and the FEMA administrator, the president said things on the island were already pretty rough but he praised residents for their spirit.

Former President George. W. Bush Denounces President Trump

4:17pm October 19, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NPR's Mara Liasson about a speech former President George W. Bush delivered Thursday that did not name Donald Trump but was clearly a criticism of his presidency.

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Obama On The Campaign Trail In Virginia For Democrat Ralph Northam

4:17pm October 19, 2017

Barack Obama returns to the campaign trail for the first time since leaving the White House to campaign for Virginia gubernatorial candidate Ralph Northam.

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What You Should Know About The U.S. In Niger

4:17pm October 19, 2017

The U.S. military operation in Niger is among about 20 in Africa, part of the little-known U.S. Africa Command. The Pentagon is investigating why four U.S. soldiers were killed in the Niger operation.

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A lawsuit against President Trump alleges he is violating the Foreign and Domestic Emoluments clauses of the Constitution. Plaintiffs' lawyer Deepak Gupta says Trump's Washington hotel (above) is "an emoluments magnet."

Emoluments Hearing Hints At What May Be At Stake: Trump's Tax Returns

6:53pm October 18, 2017

by Peter Overby

If a federal judge lets the plaintiffs proceed with their lawsuit against the president, the next step would give them access to some of his financial documents — perhaps including tax returns.

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In his opening statement before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Attorney General Jeff Sessions rebuffed the panel's Democrats on the issue of executive privilege.

Senators Grill Attorney General Sessions On Russia, Comey, 'Sanctuary Cities'

6:47pm October 18, 2017

by Brian Naylor

The attorney general testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and defended his past comments to the panel about his contacts with the Russian ambassador during the 2016 campaign.