The history of the "designated survivor"
When the president speaks to Congress, one Cabinet member is always whisked out of D.C. in case of a major attack
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President Trump grades his first month in office
He also discussed his plans for funding increased defense spending and his decision not to attend the White House Correspondents Dinner with "Fox and Friends"
Why federal debt may have to explode before it shrinks
Trump's budget and tax strategy will likely cause the deficit to spike, but that may be the only way to get growth to climb
Commentary: What to look for at Trump's joint session address
Tuesday night's big speech to Congress is an opportunity for Trump, but not one without dangers
Wall Street wonders: Can Trump deliver the goods?
As the president prepares to address Congress on his plans, investing pros worry that his ambitious plans may bog down
Trump issues executive orders on HBCUs, environmental regulations
The president will also sign two bills encouraging women in science before Tuesday's joint address to Congress
More than 100 generals sign letter warning against budget cuts
The 120 generals say it is important to keep funding for non-military foreign policy initiatives
Today in Trump: February 27, 2017
Your daily guide to what's happening in the Trump administration
The cost to taxpayers of protecting Trump's kids on overseas business trips
Eric Trump is set for his fourth international business trip this year, each with Secret Service agents in tow
Billionaire Wilbur Ross confirmed as commerce secretary
Former commerce secretaries, including one who served under former President Obama, have praised him
Dems cry WH interference as House Intel committee probes Trump-Russia ties
House Intelligence chairman Devin Nunes says “We just cannot go on a witch hunt,”
National security adviser rejects the term “radical Islamic terrorism”
Unlike Gen. H.R. McMaster, President Trump and other Republicans say the phrase must be used in order to reckon with the terrorist threat against the U.S.
Why isn't Trump's speech a "State of the Union" address?
Presidents typically deliver a speech to a joint session of Congress early in their first year in office, but it's not technically a "State of the Union"
The GOP’s migraine over repealing and replacing Obamacare
Republicans face mounting pressure to do something, but the problems and pitfalls seem to only get knottier
GOP Rep. Issa backtracks on call for Trump special prosecutor
California congressman had said a special prosecutor is needed to investigate president's ties to Russia
Donald Trump critiques the 2017 Oscars
Jimmy Kimmel probably won’t be surprised to hear that the president didn’t think much of his work as an Oscars host
House Intel Chair says Trump-Russia ties can't become witch hunt
Chairman Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., says he knows of no evidence Trump campaign associates were in contact with Russian agents
Trump inspires Cambodian official to threaten U.S.-backed media
Democracy advocates say Cambodia already difficult place to cover news, but after hearing Trump, 1 official wants a harder line
Donald Trump's global properties: A web of local alliances
The president built his real estate brand by teaming up with movers and shakers around the world, but that has also led to problems
Today in Trump: February 26, 2017
Your daily guide to what's happening in the Trump administration
Ex-CIA chief: Travel ban won't "help in any significant way"
White House must consider more than "countries of origin" to keep terrorists out of U.S., Brennan says in 1st interview since leaving agency
Focus group discusses Americans' views on Trump
A group of voters in Richmond, Va., talked to "Face the Nation" about their views on the president's first month and where the country is headed
Contracts for U.S.-Mexico wall will be awarded by April
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it will begin requesting bids in March and award them by April, the first step in the construction of the president's promised border wall
Kasich: House Republicans may block Obamacare replacement
Ohio governor tells "Face the Nation" some conservatives may force party to grapple with "political impossibility" of repeal without replace
National security staffer quit after 8 days in Trump White House
Rumana Ahmed, whose family emigrated from Bangladesh, says she initially planned to stay under President Trump, but quickly became uncomfortable
California couple at center of surrogacy scandal arrested
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Iran's Houthi allies deny losing ground as Mideast crisis engulfs Yemen
Investigation
The life and travels of an alleged Chinese agent in the U.S.
Eva Marie Saint, "North by Northwest" star, dies at 102
Olympian accused of damaging Reflecting Pool seeks probe of potential misconduct
Christa Pike is conscious, speaking after botched execution, attorneys say
Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars admits to sprawling scheme
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Former Cornell frat members ask university to clear their names
