The unusual shadow government of political appointees, which reports to the White House deputy chief of staff for policy, is charged with making sure the secretaries and their staff members carry out President Trump’s agenda.
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House Intelligence Committee holds hearing on Russian ties
The committee will try to untangle a web of conspiracies – and conspiracy theories.
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Before hearing, Trump says Democrats ‘made up’ allegations of Russian interference
The president made the accusation via Twitter on Monday morning.
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Germany denies owing U.S. money for NATO, despite Trump’s claim
Berlin also questions his understanding of alliance finances.
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Sen. Collins says Trump owes America an explanation on Obama wiretap claim
Regarding the president’s budget, she says she’s disturbed by his call for medical research cuts but backs more spending for veterans and the military.
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Mainers would pay up to 7 times more in premiums under House Republican ACA replacement bill
Residents ages 55 to 64 would be hit hardest by Congress’ overhaul, and small-town Maine could see premiums jump sevenfold under the House plan.
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How much is Donald Trump’s travel and protection costing?
Analysis: Trump is on track to spend $1 billion in four years housing his wife in New York and vacationing in Florida virtually every week.
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Former U.S. attorney for Maine reflects on his sudden ouster
Thomas Delahanty says he knew his time as the state’s top federal lawyer would soon be over when Donald Trump was elected, but the way it was handled caught him a bit off guard.
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Trump’s allies criticize severity of proposed cuts in his first budget
Many doubt that slashing domestic programs is the right strategy, and defense hawks call the $54 billion increase in Pentagon spending inadequate.
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Maine’s congressional delegation responds to Trump budget
All four members express concerns about the effects.