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Senate votes to end US shutdown, bill heads to House

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The US Senate overcame days of acrimonious feuding on Monday to pass a temporary spending bill aimed at ending a three-day government shutdown. The measure funding federal operations until February 8 easily passed by a vote of 81 to 18, after Democrats won assurances from Republicans on addressing the fate of hundreds of thousands of young immigrants facing possible deportationRead more

Trump sparks UK political row after cancelling London trip

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British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson warned Friday that UK-US relations were at risk after US President Donald Trump canceled a trip to London amid warnings of mass protests. Trump said he was abandoning next month’s trip to open the new US embassy because he did not like the location and cost of the building. But Johnson suggested the decision was prompted by the strongRead more

Trump lawyer seeks to halt publication of 'libelous' book

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An attorney for President Donald Trump sought Thursday to halt publication of an upcoming bombshell book about his White House, claiming it was "libelous." The cease and desist letter to author Michael Wolff and publisher Henry Holt and Co. claimed the book contained "numerous false and/or baseless statements" about Trump. The book, "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House"Read more

Trump vows 'support' for Iran protestors, weighs sanctions

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President Donald Trump pledged to help Iranians "take back" their government Wednesday, as his White House weighed new sanctions against elements of the regime involved in a violent crackdown against protestors. "Such respect for the people of Iran as they try to take back their corrupt government. You will see great support from the United States at the appropriate time!" Trump tweetedRead more

White House calls on Iran to respect citizens’ rights amid rallies

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The White House on Tuesday called for Iran’s leadership to respect its citizens’ right to demonstrate after a sixth day of protests that brought riot police out in force in several cities. “The United States supports the Iranian people and calls on the regime to respect its citizens’ basic rights to peacefully express their desire for change,” White House spokeswomanRead more

Events since Trump's move on Jerusalem

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Below are the main developments since the controversial decision by US President Donald Trump to recognise Jerusalem as the Israeli capital: - Shockwaves - In a speech from the White House on December 6, 2017, Trump says recognising Jerusalem as the Israeli capital marks the start of a "new approach" to solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. "It is time to officially recognise JerusalemRead more

War against IS in Syria will be won by February

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In a representative democracy, the people are supposed to supervise the government’s activities and hold political leaders accountable for their decisions. That oversight power hinges on the availability of information: What is the government doing, who is involved, and why? Unfortunately, answers to such questions haven’t come easily from the Trump presidency. From obscuring major policy decisions involving war andRead more

US plans Middle East peace push after 'cooling off'

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The White House is to renew efforts to reach an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal, officials said Friday, despite outrage over President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Senior administration officials said efforts to push the process forward will be rekindled as soon as next week, in the hope that anger at Trump's move will subside. Trump on DecemberRead more

'Apprentice' star turned Trump aide leaves W.House

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Reality TV star turned political operative Omarosa Manigault is to leave the White House, officials said, the latest departure as Donald Trump's administration turns one year old. The fiery former star of Trump's show "The Apprentice" will leave early next year, press secretary Sarah Sanderssaid Wednesday. "Omarosa Manigault Newman resigned yesterday to pursue other opportunities. Her departure will not be effectiveRead more