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Trump’s Claim about Predecessors, Fallen Troops Disputed

For U.S. presidents, meeting the families of military personnel killed in war is about as wrenching as the presidency gets. President Donald Trump’s suggestion Monday that his predecessors fell short in that duty brought a visceral reaction from those who witnessed those grieving encounters.

FBI Offers Reward In Orange County GOP Firebombing Case

On the one-year anniversary of the firebombing that happened at the Orange County Republican Party headquarters, the Charlotte Division of the FBI and the Hillsborough Police Department continue to seek information from the public to help identify the person or persons responsible.

Trump Said to Disparage but Not Bolt from Iranian Nuke Deal

President Donald Trump will say Friday the Iran nuclear deal is no longer in U.S. national security interests, but he won’t withdraw from the landmark 2015 accord or immediately re-impose sanctions against Tehran, according to U.S. officials and outside advisers to the administration.

House Set To Pass $36.5 Billion For Hurricane, Wildfire Relief

President Donald Trump lashed out at hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico on Thursday, insisting that federal help will be limited and blaming the U.S. territory for its financial struggles. The broadside came as the House headed toward passage of a $36.5 billion disaster aid package, including assistance for Puerto Rico.

Trump: Hard-Line Immigration Policies are Price of DACA

President Donald Trump has told congressional leaders that his hard-line immigration priorities must be enacted in exchange for extending protection from deportation to hundreds of thousands of young immigrants, many of whom were brought to the U.S. illegally as children.

White House, NRA, Congress Agree On Regulating Bump Stocks

The National Rifle Association announced its support Thursday for regulating “bump stocks,” devices that can effectively convert semi-automatic rifles into fully automated weapons and that were apparently used in the Las Vegas massacre to lethal effect.

Tillerson: I Never Considered Leaving Post Of Top Diplomat

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson declared Wednesday that he never considered abandoning his job as President Donald Trump’s top diplomat, disputing what he called “erroneous” reports that he was on the verge of resigning earlier this year.

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