The agreement essentially gives the Turks what they had sought to achieve with their military operation in the first place.
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U.S. envoy says Trump directed him to work with Giuliani on Ukraine policy
Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland distances himself from the president and tells Congress that he disagreed with the directive.
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Maine Compass: A Connecticut Yankee in King Donald’s court
As the Trump drama plays out, we need Mark Twain’s sharp analysis now, more than ever.
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Commentary: Get over vaccination hesitation and get your flu shot
Signs indicate a robust season ahead, but there’s also good news: Needle haters may opt for a nasal spray, and President Trump is encouraging research on a universal vaccine.
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Golf buddies no more? Trump, Graham swing apart over Syria
The alliance between the president and the South Carolina senator is fraying.
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Turkey rebuffs U.S. calls for cease-fire in Syria
The Turkish president calls for Kurdish fighters to drop their weapons and rejects mediation, saying, ‘Nobody can stop us.’
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Our View: Federal immigration response sends very confused message
While Congress comes up with almost $900,000 to assist asylum seekers in Maine, the president is slamming the door.
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White House’s former Russia expert tells Congress she objected to ouster of Ukraine ambassador
Fiona Hill, a former National Security Council expert on Russia, is testifying behind closed doors.
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Kurdish Mainers dismayed over Trump’s withdrawal of U.S. troops in Syria
Though small in number, they express fear and concern for their kinsmen who are under Turkish attack.
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Our View: The truth about Russia’s ‘information warfare’ campaign
The bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee continues to do combat in a war against the truth.