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Defying critics, Trump salutes military in pomp-filled July 4 celebration
Trump, 73, praised American military might despite having himself avoided the draft during the Vietnam War with bone spurs in his feet.
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Democrat Warren enters 2020 White House race
The move will help Warren raise funds and hire more staff early in the campaign cycle - an effort in which she already leads most other potential Democratic candidates.
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Democrats to join Trump, Republicans in talks to avert govt shutdown
The meeting was scheduled for Thursday, a day before funding for the federal government is due to run out.
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Trump under investigation for possible obstruction of justice - report
While a sitting president is unlikely to face criminal prosecution, obstruction of justice could form the basis for impeachment.
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Departure of communications aide could be first in Trump shake-up
Moscow has denied US intelligence agencies’ conclusion that it meddled in the campaign to try to tilt the election in Donald Trump’s favour.
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Trump fires FBI Director Comey, setting off US political storm
White House officials denied allegations that there was any political motive in the move by Trump, who took office on 20 January.
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US could speed up North Korea sanctions in response to missile test – official
Washington could also conduct new naval drills and deploy more ships and aircraft in the region as a show of force, the official said.
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Trump’s son-in-law Kushner to become senior White House adviser
Jared Kushner, 35, who is married to Trump’s daughter Ivanka, is taking the post after receiving legal counsel.
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Trump picks ‘Death by China’ author for trade advisory role
Peter Navarro is an academic and one-time investment adviser who has authored a number of popular books.
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Trump wins US Electoral College vote; a few electors break ranks
Trump, who is set to take office on 20 January, garnered more than the 270 electoral votes required to win.
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US officials warn Zika 'scarier' than initially thought
The White House says, in the absence of emergency funds, it will redirect $589 million to tackle the virus.
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White House launches plan to counter rife heroin use
The Obama administration will work with local law enforcement to increase access to treatment for addicts.
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Obama congratulates Republicans on midterm victory
The US President promised to work constructively with Republicans in Congress for the next two years.
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US Midterm elections: Republicans seize control of US Senate
President Barack Obama was dealt a punishing blow that will limit his legislative agenda.
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Iraqi veteran breached most of the White House
The suspect was charged with unlawfully entering a restricted building while carrying a deadly weapon.
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White House intruder had 800 rounds of ammunition
AAn internal review will examine how Omar Gonzalez made it into the White House before being stopped.
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Hillary Clinton ponders 2016 White House run
The former first lady said she was thinking about running for president in 2016.
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US close to reaching accord on debt ceiling
The Senate is scheduled to meet at noon on Wednesday.
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Obama, Republicans meet to end crisis
The US govt was shut down following variance around the Obamacare health system and the debt ceiling.
