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Donald Trump friendship with Macron eclipses dispute on Iran deal

President Trump palled around Tuesday with French President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office, saying that reports of their close friendship was not "fake news." Published April 24, 2018

Trump rolls out red carpet for Emmanuel Macron

President Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House with a lavish ceremony Monday for the administration's first state visit. Published April 24, 2018

Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron state visit to focus on Iran nuclear deal

President Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday for the administration's first state visit, cementing the close alliance between the two countries with a whirlwind of events that include a Marine One helicopter tour of Washington and a private dinner at Mount Vernon. Published April 23, 2018

White House blasts ‘pointless obstruction’ in confirming Mike Pompeo as secretary of state

The White House cheered the three Democratic senators who now back confirming secretary of state nominee Mike Pompeo, but blasted the "pointless obstruction" of the rest of the Democrats. Published April 23, 2018

Trump firmly against Iran nuke deal, ready for French President Macron’s pro-deal pitch

President Trump isn't backing off his opposition to the Iran nuclear deal, the White House said Monday of the international agreement that is expected to be a top issue during the state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron. Published April 23, 2018

Donald Trump goes all out for first state visit, will welcome Emmanuel Macron

President Trump's first state visit will welcome French President Emmanuel Macron with pomp and grandeur including a traditional review of U.S. troops, a diner showcasing the "best of American cuisines" and a performance by the Washington National Opera, the White House said Monday. Published April 23, 2018

Donald Trump blasts ‘Sleepy Eyes Chuck Todd’ over North Korea talks

President Trump on Sunday rebuked NBC News' Chuck Todd for criticizing the president's plans for face-to-face talks with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. Published April 22, 2018

Donald Trump sends ‘thoughts and prayers’ for Barbara Bush funeral

President Trump sent his "thoughts and prayers" to the Bush family as the funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush got underway Saturday in Houston. Published April 21, 2018

Steve King keeps Donald Trump from linking NAFTA, illegal immigration

Rep. Steve King, a crusader against illegal immigration, has emerged as the unlikely culprit blocking President Trump from a crackdown on Mexico's border jumpers in the renegotiation of NAFTA. Published April 15, 2018

Donald Trump issues pardon to Scooter Libby in 2007 conviction

President Trump issued a pardon Friday to former Vice President Dick Cheney's top aide, saying his 2007 conviction for obstructing the probe into the leaking of a CIA operative's identity, saying the conviction now appears to be tainted. Published April 15, 2018

Missile strikes underscore Russian support of Syrian chemical weapon capability: U.S. officials

The Trump administration said missile strikes Friday against Syria underscored Russian President Vladimir Putin's culpability in allowing the Syrian regime to continue using chemical weapons. Published April 14, 2018

Paul Ryan backs Kevin McCarthy as successor for House speaker

House Speaker Paul Ryan is throwing his support behind Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy to be his successor as speaker. Published April 13, 2018

Trump softens stance on firing Robert Mueller, Rod Rosenstein

President Trump softened his tone on special counsel Robert Mueller and met at the White House with Assistant Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, diffusing rampant speculation that he was preparing to fire them in order to derail the Russia collusion probe. Published April 12, 2018