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Trump purges enemies and reshapes party in his image
The president wins short-term victories with the retirements of Jeff Flake and Bob Corker, but the cost to the GOP agenda could be steep.
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Schumer takes hard line with Trump on taxes
‘There is a path forward, but only after this tax bill fails,’ Schumer says in a new ‘POLITICO Money’ podcast.
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Trump purges his critics, but the cost could be steep
The president has succeeded in drumming out some of his loudest critics, but his constant sparring has sparked fears about hurting his agenda.
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45 After Dark: Flake Out edition
‘We must never accept the deadly sundering of our country. The personal attacks, threats against principles and freedoms and institutions, and flagrant disregard for decency,’ Flake said.
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Trump targets 11 nations in refugee order
New screening appears to focus on majority-Muslim nations.
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Trump relishes fighting enemies in his own party
The president shows no restraint going after fellow Republicans he perceives as opposed to his agenda – even when it’s not entirely clear what it is.
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Clinton lawyer, DNC helped bankroll research that led to Trump-Russia dossier
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Trump’s day of unity turns into GOP crackup
Trump wanted to rally Senate Republicans around tax reform — but found himself being condemned by members of his own party.
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Trump tells Senate to fix taxes — not Obamacare
The bipartisan effort to stabilize insurance markets gets pushed to the end of the year.
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