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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center Thursday in National Harbor, Md.

DeVos, Defiant At CPAC, Walks A Fine Line On Transgender Rights

3:18pm February 23, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

President Trump's education secretary didn't hold back before conservative activists outside Washington, except when it came to the Trump administration's guidance on schools and transgender rights.

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde (from left), Jose Ugaz of Transparency International, Daria Kaleniuk of the Anti-Corruption Action Center, and Norway's Prime Minister Erna Solberg participate in a panel discussion at the An

Trump's Conflicts Could Undercut Global Efforts To Fight Corruption, Critics Say

4:59pm February 22, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

The global fight against government corruption has often been led by the U.S., but those in the movement's trenches worry that signals being sent by the Trump administration could undercut the effort.

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Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster looks on as President Trump announces him as his national security adviser at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., on Monday.

New Trump Adviser H.R. McMaster Faces An Old Challenge — Iraq

4:52pm February 21, 2017

by Greg Myre

McMaster first made his name as a captain in Iraq in 1991. Then, in 2007 he was a key figure in the "surge." Now, 26 years after he first went to Iraq, he'll be seeking a solution in his new post.

President Donald Trump (right) shakes hands with Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., on Monday. Trump called McMaster "a man of tremendous talent and tremendous experience" as he announced that he would replace Mi

President Trump Names Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster New National Security Adviser

7:31pm February 20, 2017

by Maggie Penman

The president called McMaster "a man of tremendous talent and tremendous experience."

President Trump speaks during his campaign-style rally at Orlando Melbourne International Airport in Florida on Saturday.

Trump Says, 'Look What's Happening In Sweden.' Sweden Asks, 'Wait, What?'

1:09pm February 20, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

In a speech Saturday, President Trump listed Sweden among countries that have suffered terrorist attacks, pointing to an incident Friday. Only problem is, Swedes had no idea what he was talking about.

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Protesters gather outside Jefferson Middle School in Washington, where Education Secretary Betsy DeVos paid her first visit as education secretary.

DeVos Spars With Teachers, Trump On Autism And More Education Stories Of The Week

1:09pm February 18, 2017

With Secretary Betsy DeVos rolling up her sleeves and joining President Donald Trump to talk with educators and parents, Washington, D.C., is at the center of a lot of education news this week.

President Trump hosts Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., on Feb. 10. North Korea tested a missile during Abe's visit last weekend, one of several provocative actions by U.S. rivals during the first month of Trump's presi

U.S. Rivals Test Trump, And So Far The Response Is Restrained

8:33am February 18, 2017

by Greg Myre

Iran and North Korea have fired off missiles. A Russian spy ship floats off the U.S. coast. To date, President Trump's reaction has been very much from the traditional foreign policy playbook.

Scientific Conference Planners Concerned About Immigration Policy

4:34pm February 17, 2017

by Cheryl Corley

There's increasing concern among planners of science and technical conferences about the Trump administration's immigration restrictions. Many groups signed a letter asking Trump to rescind the order.

A Palm Beach Police car sits in front of a gate of the Mar-a-Lago Resort in November. During President Trump's frequent visits, the Secret Service shuts down a major thoroughfare, making it difficult to get anywhere in Palm Beach.

Trump's Frequent Visits Disrupt Palm Beach Life And Businesses

4:34pm February 17, 2017

by Greg Allen

The president's visits to his Mar-a-Lago home are hurting local governments and businesses, including a nearby airport. Some owners fear going out of business if security-related disruptions continue.

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President Donald Trump tours the Boeing facility in North Charleston, S.C., with CEO Dennis Muilenburg (left) on Friday to see the 787 Dreamliner.

Trump Talks Jobs At Boeing Plant In South Carolina

3:59pm February 17, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The president's visit to the North Charleston plant comes after the company's employees voted against unionizing. "We want products made in America, made by American hands," he said.