White House press secretary Sean Spicer disputes reports that the mission was poorly planned and lost the element of surprise.
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In call with Australian leader, Trump badgers and brags
The president suggests the U.S. may not honor an agreement with the longtime ally to accept 1,250 refugees.
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Family waits, hopes to be reunited with daughter left in Iraq
Labed Al-Hanfy’s daughter is in immigration limbo because of President Trump’s executive order banning travel from seven Muslim-majority countries.
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Attacks in Ukraine could test Trump’s goal of better relations with Moscow
The surge in violence by Russian government-backed separatists could pose a foreign policy challenge to the new Trump administration.
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Democrats ask Pentagon to explain Russian payment to Trump’s national security adviser
They suggest that the fee Michael Flynn collected for speaking at a celebration for Russian TV may have violated the Constitution’s emoluments clause.
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Maine’s King, Collins positioned to play key role in Supreme Court nomination
Both lawmakers say they’ll carefully evaluate the qualifications of Neil Gorsuch before deciding whether to support his confirmation.
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Senate confirms Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state; nasty showdowns over others
Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee push two nominees to a full Senate vote by changing the rules while Democrats are out of the room boycotting.
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Groups press Portland officials to stand up to Trump, add immigrant protections
They want to let police resist helping federal agents enforce immigration laws, but stop short of seeking a ‘sanctuary city’ designation.
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Business leaders fear Trump travel ban will have chilling effect on Maine economy
The message to immigrants and threat of future policy changes will inhibit innovation and keep foreign workers badly needed by businesses from coming to the state, they say.
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Greg Kesich: Reign of Gov. LePage offers preview, and lessons, for life under Trump
Their approaches are quite similar, and despite fierce opposition, no one has been able to derail them.