The president will not helicopter over the state, avoiding George W. Bush’s widely panned move during Katrina.
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Gorka: Trump told me he’s ‘sticking to his agenda’
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Trump unusually silent after aides challenge him
Some close to the president, who has seen his approval ratings plummet, say he needs Tillerson and Cohn more than they need him.
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‘Toe-print, not footprint’: U.S. to shrink presence at U.N. General Assembly
The move comes amid budget cuts by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson — and as the U.S. pulls back from diplomacy worldwide.
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Trump insists Mexico will pay for border wall
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Trump to roll back Obama’s crackdown on military equipment for local police
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Trump’s prized perk: Oval Office photo ops
Several advisers and aides say Trump appears happiest when showing the Oval Office off.
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Team Trump turns to Rove playbook to juice 2018 turnout
Republicans are considering putting hot-button initiatives on the ballot to excite the base when little else currently is.
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Trump seeks to project toughness, focus as Harvey batters Texas
Trump, relatively new to such crises, faces a major test with his hurricane response.
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Bossert downplays significance of Arpaio pardon
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