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Donald Trump holds up a mask of himself during a rally in Florida in November 2016.

Political Costumes This Halloween Rank Right Behind Slasher Villains, Wonder Woman

1:55pm October 31, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

More people say they will wear a political costume this Halloween in a year after an election than ever before. Hillary Clinton, for one, says she might go as "the president."

Jeff Sessions is sworn is as attorney general on Feb. 9. There are questions now about the Justice Department's independence.

Breaching The 'Wall': Is The White House Encroaching On DOJ Independence?

5:00am October 26, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

DOJ veterans and lawmakers are warning the Trump administration about breaching the agency's autonomy. They cite a pattern of contacts between the White House and the Justice Department this year.

President Trump has an opportunity to refocus on the military with a Medal of Honor ceremony and to congressional priorities as he heads to Capitol Hill Tuesday.

After Controversy Over Condolence Calls, Can Trump And The White House Refocus?

6:09pm October 23, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The president once again got sidetracked and mired in a controversy of his own creation for a week. He has a chance to move on this week to more pressing things of substance, but can he?

Former President George W. Bush speaks at a forum in New York, where he criticized the kind of politics that gave rise to Trump.

George W. Bush Slams 'Bigotry,' Politics Of Populism That Led To Trump, Sanders

2:08pm October 19, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The former president made the remarks at a forum put on by his namesake center. "To renew our country, we only need to remember our values," the 43rd president said.

President Trump made some big decisions about health care this week, including cutting off subsidies that benefit lower- and middle-class families.

Trump Pushes Obamacare To Detonation, Forges Path Away From GOP, Democrats

12:44pm October 14, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

After three failed attempts at passing GOP health plans, President Trump appears to be trying to negotiate with Democrats by showing he is willing to facilitate the Affordable Care Act's collapse.

President Trump speaks to the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on Saturday.

Trump Challenges Cabinet Member's IQ, Fights Senator He Needs. What Is Going On?

3:12pm October 11, 2017

The president seems intent on keeping everyone on their toes, but it's not at all clear that there's a strategy behind it all.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky is in the hot seat, as Senate Republicans appear to be on the precipice of yet another health care failure.

Republicans Scrap Health Care Vote — Again, Trump Blasts 'So-Called Republicans'

4:09pm September 26, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Republicans conceded that their latest Obamacare repeal-and-replace push does not have the votes. It's yet another embarrassment to GOP leadership and President Trump.

"All White House personnel have been instructed to use official email to conduct all government-related work," press secretary Sarah Sanders said after reports emerged of senior Trump administration officials using private email.

White House Reiterates Email Policy After News Of Officials Using Private Accounts

10:39am September 26, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Private email use by public officials was a hot topic in the 2016 presidential race — and one which then-candidate Donald Trump used to accuse rival Hillary Clinton of breaking federal laws.

President Trump's cooperation with congressional Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi (left) and Chuck Schumer (center) appears to have won public approval.

Trump's Approval Is Stabilizing. That Might Mean He Should Work More With Democrats

12:16pm September 23, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Amid hurricanes and working with Democrats to keep the government open and raise the nation's debt limit, Trump's approval rating has stopped its decline and has even rebounded slightly.

President Trump is facing a September filled with must-do, politically risky items. But he is likely to be left at the end of it still with no major achievements.

September To Forget? Trump's Legacy Flounders, As He Seeks Signature Accomplishment

2:25pm September 01, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The president is still in search of a major legislative achievement, and he appears no closer to one with a busy September ahead.