He described the wall as ‘the least important thing we are talking about, but politically this might be the most important.’
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Two phone calls claimed by Trump were in-person conversations, White House says
The explanation offers distinctly different scenarios for when and how the claimed conversations with Boy Scout leaders and the Mexican president took place.
Trump backs bill to slash legal immigration by half, change criteria
Immigrants compete with American families for much-needed jobs and drive wages down, he says, but most economists dispute those arguments.
Boy Scouts say their leaders didn’t call Trump to praise speech as he claimed
The White House had no immediate response to the Boy Scouts’ statement.
Analysis: Finally, the White House takes a page from Management 101
What mattered wasn’t only that Anthony Scaramucci was shown the door, but that it was one of John Kelly’s first moves – a classic example of change management.
Trump worked with Fox News on false story, lawsuit claims
Rod Wheeler, a Fox News contributor, claims Trump read the story about a slain Democratic staffer before it was published and wanted comments that Wheeler never made to be inserted.
Maine police leaders say Trump’s advice to rough up suspects is ‘wrong message’
Officials say it’s illegal, hurts community relations, weakens criminal cases and violates their core values of professionalism.
Priebus out as White House chief of staff; Homeland chief named as replacement
The announcement that John Kelly will replace Reince Priebus comes after a week of conflict between Priebus and the newly named communications director.
Senate rejects ‘skinny’ repeal of ACA in major setback for Trump
The latest effort fails when Sen. John McCain votes with Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski against the president and Republican leaders.
Alaska’s Murkowski unfazed by scornful Trump tweet
The senator says that her constituents come first and she doesn’t pay much attention to Twitter.