Trump defends Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, but avoids facts
During a lengthy cabinet meeting Wednesday, Trump endorsed the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979
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Apple not the only one hurting from U.S. trade war with China
Analysts say both countries are suffering, pointing to signs of a manufacturing slowdown in the U.S.
The 5 lawmakers who could make Trump's life difficult
Trump's top critics in Congress just became a lot more powerful
Mitt Romney says he will strive to build a "trusting relationship" with Trump, despite differences
Earlier in the week, the incoming senator from Utah penned a scathing editorial and questioned the president's character
Nancy Pelosi says a sitting president can be indicted
Incoming House speaker also says she is not ruling out the possibility of impeaching President Trump
Trump says he'll keep government closed "as long as it takes"
It's the 12th day of the shutdown, and the sides don't look close to a deal
Democrats agreed to a border fence in 2006 – is Trump’s wall different?
The Secure Fence Act was signed in 2006 by President Bush and supported by 90 Democratic members of Congress
No deal after Trump meets with Republicans, Democrats
Republicans and Democrats have been in a stalemate, with no clear path to ending the partial government shutdown
Mitt Romney slams Trump days before being sworn into Senate
Although Romney is critical of Mr. Trump in the editorial, he also writes that he will follow the leadership of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
Graham says Romney’s opposition to Trump is “going to hurt him and Utah”
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham warned incoming Sen. Mitt Romney Wednesday that publicly opposing President Trump would "hurt him and Utah"
RNC member floats proposal to thwart Trump primary challengers
An email was sent to RNC members urging them to consider a rule change following a blistering Mitt Romney op-ed critical of the president
Trump invites congressional leaders to White House
Democratic congressional aides expressed skepticism about the briefing, saying the agenda for the session is unclear
Nadler says Dems should "wait and see" on impeachment
The incoming House Judiciary Committee chairman also says he'll hold hearings on the deaths of two migrant children who died in CBP custody in December. "If kids die, they're apparently willing to have that," Nadler said
North Korean leader's New Year's warning to U.S.: Don't test me
Kim Jong Un says he's ready to meet with Trump but warns the North will be forced to take a different path if the U.S. "continues to break its promises"
Trump tells "haters" to "calm down and enjoy the ride" in 2019
President Trump wished "the haters" and "the fake news media" a happy new year on Twitter Tuesday morning
Trash and feces pile up as shutdown leaves national parks vulnerable
Unlike previous government shutdowns this one has left many treasured areas open to visitors, but with little staff to protect them
Taliban kill 15 more Afghan forces as U.S. eyes major withdrawal
The Islamic extremists have carried out near daily attacks on Afghan security services, and now half of those forces' vital American allies are expected to pull out
Elizabeth Warren takes formal step toward presidential candidacy
Warren said in September she'd take a "hard look" at a presidential bid after the 2018 midterms
Pelosi hopes to end shutdown as Democrats take control of the House
With no deal, nearly 800,000 will either stay home or work without pay
Stocks climb amid renewed hopes for U.S.-China trade deal
Despite President Trump's optimism over trade dispute, stocks are limping into 2019 amid growth fears
Government shutdown closes immigration courts adding to record backlog
"There's no question: the longer it goes the worse it gets. If they don't resolve it by next week it's going to be a huge problem."
Graham floats trading immigrant protections for wall funding to end shutdown
The GOP senator said he asked the president to consider compromising with Democrats on immigration to reopen the government
4 historians discuss how 2018 will go down in the history books
Four historians discuss mounting polarization, President Trump's tumultuous tenure and the future of American politics
Tester calls shutdown impasse "nothing short of ridiculous"
The Montana Democrat said President Trump wants to use taxpayers as an "ATM" to fund a wall on the southwestern border
Kelly says Sessions "surprised" White House with child separation policy
In an exit interview with the L.A. Times, the outgoing White House chief of staff blamed Sessions for the child separation policy at the border
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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
2 Native American women make history in midterm election
The 2026 blue wave, in charts
2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
Democrats' election rout is poised to reorder federal health policy
Huge space telescope plunges back to Earth after 22 years in orbit
Mamdani says Democrats must keep their "foot on the gas"
Trump touts White House ballroom after GOP midterm losses
