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Ty Cobb dismisses Trump saying he would not defy court order: 'This is nuts'
Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb dismissed President Trump’s recent assertion that he would not defy a court order even if he does not agree with it. “Oh no, they’ve made it plain. [Border ...The Hill - 2d -
Reagan 'would be heartbroken' over Trump isolating US: Patti Davis
Patti Davis, former President Reagan's daughter, believes that her father would be heartbroken by America's shift towards isolationism under President Trump, as it goes against the values of the ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
The Hidden Path to Productivity: 5 Ways to Prioritize Happiness
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Trump waging ‘sickening’ psychological war, deported Venezuelan’s lawyer says
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Trump makes unsupported claim Biden pardons are ‘void’ as he used autopen
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Trump says he had "very good" call with Zelenskyy
During the call, Trump suggested the U.S. could take ownership of and run Ukrainian's nuclear power plants, which he said would help protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure.CBS News - 2d -
Trump says he had "very good" call with Zelenskyy
During the call, Trump suggested the U.S. could take ownership of and run Ukrainian's nuclear power plants, which he said would help protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure.CBS News - 2d -
Kenny 'worry' over future of Commonwealth Games
Dame Laura Kenny says she hopes next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow proves the event is still "viable" after problems finding a host city.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
Kenny 'worry' over future of Commonwealth Games
Dame Laura Kenny says she hopes next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow proves the event is still "viable" after problems finding a host city.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Trump insists he has final say on deportation cases amid judiciary battle
President Donald Trump claims he has the final say in all deportation matters as he continues to battle the courts over his use of the Alien Enemies Act. NBC News Correspondents Yamiche Alcindor ...NBC News - 1h -
Trump says he and Putin will discuss land and power plants in Ukraine ceasefire talks
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Trump vowed to make the economy better on Day 1. Now he says US is in 'transition.'
After vowing to immediately make America more affordable if elected, Trump now says the nation faces a "period of transition."ABC News - Mar. 12 -
What is the Alien Enemies Act that Trump plans on using to deport migrants to Guantanamo Bay?
Multiple U.S. officials familiar with President Trump's immigration plans say he will invoke a 227-year-old wartime law to authorize the deportation of some migrants as soon as Friday. This would ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
As Trump menaces us in Canada, we have a question for Britain: when will you stand up to him? | Jennifer Welsh
The UK has long benefited from its Commonwealth. Though we will take steps to ensure our survival, the silence from London is deafening. David Lammy thought he was reassuring Canadians . During ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump says he sent a letter to Iran urging negotiations on nuclear weapons
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Trump says he’s buying ‘brand new’ Tesla to support Musk
President Trump said he would be buying a “brand new” Tesla to support his senior adviser Elon Musk, as the stock market shows shares of the electric car company tumbling. “To Republicans, ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Trump Says a Recession Would Be Worth It, but Economists Are Skeptical
President Trump and his advisers say his policies may cause short-term pain but will produce big gains over time. Many economists are skeptical of those arguments.The New York Times - 3d -
US deports 250 alleged gang members to El Salvador despite court ruling to halt flights
Trump invoked 1798 law previously used to detain Japanese Americans in second world war to justify deportations. The US deported more than 250 mainly Venezuelan alleged gang members to El ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump says 30-day ceasefire 'would have been tough' after high-stakes call with Putin
President Donald Trump held a high-stakes call with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he tries to win his approval of a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine.ABC News - 2d -
Would Trump Risk a Recession?
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Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal’ and says he’s buying one to support Musk
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Trump claims Biden's pardons for Jan. 6 committee are 'void' because he used an autopen
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Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon, US envoy says
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Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act blasted as abuse of power
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Could the US buy Greenland? If so, how?
Donald Trump says he wants the US to take over Greenland. Could it happen? If so, how?BBC News - Mar. 6 -
Small Business Association to oversee student loans, Trump says
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Myles Garrett says he's happy to be back with Browns, that it's about winning and not money
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US turns to Denmark as it hunts for eggs despite Trump’s threat over Greenland
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What alcohol would cost more under 200% Trump tariff?
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Nvidia CEO says he was wrong about timeline for quantum, surprised his comments hurt stocks
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These 18 US cities are among the happiest in the world, new report says
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Trump and Putin expected to speak this week about ceasefire terms, envoy says
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Trump says he will buy a Tesla vehicle after stock slump
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US nuclear weapons in Poland would be deterrent for Russia, Polish president tells BBC
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US could take over Ukrainian nuclear power plants, Trump tells Zelenskyy
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