Experts Warn Against Planned Cuts To U.S. Foreign Assistance
The Trump administration plans major cuts to U.S. foreign assistance. Experts say that's dangerous for America.
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Trump Repeals Rule Designed To Block Gun Sales To Certain Mentally Ill People
The president signed a measure into law that rescinds an Obama-era rule aimed at blocking gun sales to certain mentally ill people. The rule would have deemed about 75,000 people mentally incapable.
Trump Nominee For Intel Boss Assures Senators He'll Be Able To Take Charge
Former Sen. Dan Coats tried to placate fears in the Senate Intelligence Committee that the White House wants to sideline the director of national intelligence amid tensions with the intel community.
Trump To Lay Out Plans For 'Renewal Of The American Spirit' In Joint Address
Tuesday's speech to Congress is a chance to reset a tumultuous first month. Administration officials say President Trump will strike a more optimistic tone than he did in his inaugural address.
Trump To Propose $54 Billion Defense Increase, Cuts To Domestic Programs
In the first look at his spending plan, the president is proposing boosts for the military and law enforcement — at the expense of other domestic spending. Congress will need to write the final plan.
Reality Check: Trump Proposal Doesn't Cover Major Military Expansion
President Trump's proposed increase in defense spending could help the Defense Department plug current holes in the force, but it wouldn't cover the major expansion he supports.
Repeal Of Anti-Corruption Rule May Hurt National Security, Critics Warn
The repealed Securities and Exchange Commission rule required oil, gas and mining companies to disclose overseas payments. It was meant to promote transparency in countries riddled with corruption.
Navy Secretary Nominee Withdraws From Consideration
Philip Bilden is President Trump's second nominee for director of an armed service to withdraw because of difficulty unwinding financial assets.
Pentagon Officials Review Overall Strategy To Fight ISIS
Rachel Martin talks to Sarah Margon, Washington director of Human Rights Watch about the potential shift in the strategy to fight ISIS. Some worry it may call for expanding the rules of engagement.
Criticized By Peers, White House Counterterrorism Adviser Returns Fire
Sebastian Gorka responded to critical posts on Twitter by threatening to involve White House lawyers. He is fighting questions about his credentials and his views on Islam.