Stepping in as acting secretary is GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma who Trump said had “Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda.”
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With a vote on war powers, a split Senate will weigh Trump’s authorities in Iran
Democrats in the Senate were facing an uphill climb Wednesday in their push to restrain President Trump’s ability to wage war against Iran.
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What you need to know about tonight’s State of the Union address
The primetime address is a chance for the president to tout his record ahead of this year’s midterm elections. But it comes at a moment when Trump has seen his agenda complicated on multiple fronts.
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Trump gathers members of Board of Peace for first meeting, with some U.S. allies wary
President Donald Trump will gather Thursday with representatives from more than two dozen countries that have joined his Board of Peace, for a meeting that will focus on the reconstruction of Gaza.
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Extremist rhetoric is often found in government messaging. Who’s the target?
In a rare move, the White House recently took down a racist post from one of President Trump’s social media accounts. Extremism researchers say it fits a pattern of mainstreaming extremist ideas.
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5 glaring warning signs for Republicans in this year’s midterm elections
Here’s why Republicans are facing an uphill battle, particularly for retaining control of the House.
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Trump grants tariff breaks to ‘politically connected’ companies, Senate Dems say
The White House’s trade policy has “opened the door to corruption,” according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen.
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An uneasy détente: Trump and Colombia’s Petro to meet at White House
Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro share little in common — except a talent for confrontation. Their meeting at the White House on Tuesday could reshape U.S.–Colombia relations.
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The ‘Melania’ movie audience: Older white women
The pricey Amazon documentary did well in areas like Dallas, Tampa, Phoenix, Houston, Atlanta and West Palm Beach. Amazon says a docuseries is also on the way.
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U.S. intervention in Venezuela divides Houston
In nearly two dozen interviews, Houstonians expressed everything from admiration and relief to skepticism and dread following the seizure of leader Nicolás Maduro.
