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Trump Will Clear Way For Publication Of Classified Memo

President Donald Trump will clear the way for the publication of a controversial Republican-authored memo, White House officials said, despite objections from the FBI.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump's Claims In His State Of The Union Address

The AP is fact-checking remarks from President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech. Here’s a look at some of the claims we’ve examined (quotations from the speech as delivered or as released by the White House before delivery):

White House and FBI Clash Over GOP Memo

The White House and the FBI are at odds over a controversial memo that alleges abuse of surveillance powers.

CDC Director Resigns Over Financial Conflicts

The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has resigned because of financial conflicts of interest, government officials announced Wednesday.

Train Carrying GOP Members To Retreat Crashes In West Virginia

The White House is confirming one fatality and one serious injury after a chartered train carrying Republican lawmakers to a retreat in West Virginia hit a garbage truck.

Trump Calls for Optimism in Spite of Warnings of Danger

Addressing a deeply divided nation, President Donald Trump summoned the country to a “new American moment” of unity in his first State of the Union, challenging Congress to make good on long-standing promises to fix a fractured immigration system and warning darkly of evil forces seeking to undermine America’s way of life.

Trump To Call For ‘New American Moment’ In National Address

President Donald Trump will call for a “new American moment” in Tuesday night’s State of the Union address, as he seeks to rally a deeply divided nation and infuse his presidency with a sense of optimism, for at least one high-profile night.

U.S. Releases ‘Putin list’ of Russian Politicians, Oligarchs

A long-awaited U.S. list of Russian businessmen and officials who have flourished under Vladimir Putin’s presidency appears to be mainly a list of people in Russian government, along with 96 “oligarchs” from a Forbes magazine ranking of Russian billionaires.

Trump to Herald Economic Progress in State of the Union

President Donald Trump will herald a robust economy and push for bipartisan congressional action on immigration in Tuesday’s State of the Union address, as he seeks to rally a deeply divided nation and boost his own sagging standing with Americans.

House Intel Committee Votes To Release Classified Memo

Brushing aside opposition from the Department of Justice, Republicans on the House intelligence committee voted Monday to release a classified memo that purports to show improper use of surveillance by the FBI and the Justice Department in the Russia investigation.

FBI Deputy Director Leaving Post Ahead Of Planned Retirement

FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is leaving his position ahead of a previously planned retirement this spring.

Immigration Debate Continues in Washington

Talks about how to resolve the immigration continue heading into President Trump's first State of the Union speech.

Casino Mogul Steve Wynn Resigns As Top GOP Finance Chairman

Casino mogul Steve Wynn resigned Saturday as finance chairman of the Republican National Committee amid allegations of sexual harassment and assault.

Trump Speaks in Davos

As President Trump talks economics in Switzerland, back in the U.S. a new angle emerges in the Russia investigation.

Mary C. Curtis: CMS Debate

CHARLOTTE, NC — At the school board meeting on Tuesday night, those on different sides of a difficult issue had their say. In the end, the board voted 7-2 to adopt a more inclusive…

Trump Calls Report He Ordered Mueller’s Firing ‘Fake News’

President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed as “fake news” a New York Times report that he ordered the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller last June, but backed down after White House lawyer Don McGahn threatened to resign.

Trump Plan Offers Citizenship Path To 1.8 Million Immigrants

President Donald Trump is proposing a plan that provides a path to citizenship for 1.8 million of the so-called “Dreamer” immigrants, tighter restrictions on legal immigration and $25 billion in border security, the White House said, putting forward an outline likely to find resistance from some of Trump’s conservative allies and deep opposition from immigration activists.