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White House defends Trump’s call to Putin: ‘Tough when we need to be’

The White House pushed back Tuesday against criticism of President Trump's call to Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying the administration "will be tough when we need to be." Published March 20, 2018

Trump slaps new sanctions on Venezuela’s cryptocurrencies

President Trump hit Venezuela's socialist government Monday with sanctions in an attempt to block the regime's new digital currency, which U.S. officials call a "scam" used to evade previous economic sanctions. Published March 19, 2018

Trump chief of staff Kelly beefs up White House team with new policy coordinator

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly has added Christopher Liddell, a former Microsoft and General Motors executives, to his team, the White House announced Monday. Published March 19, 2018

Trump delights in firing of Andrew McCabe: ‘Great day for Democracy’

President Trump celebrated the firing of former FBI honcho Andrew McCabe, lauding his ouster days before retirement as a "great day for Democracy." Published March 17, 2018

Donald Trump, South Korea prep for nuclear talks with the North

President Trump spoke Friday with South Korea President Moon Jae-in about setting up denuclearization talks with the North, said the White House. Published March 16, 2018

Russia retaliates against sanctions, puts more Americans on its ‘blacklist’

Moscow is striking back against new U.S. sanctions by expanding the number of Americans on its "blacklist," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Friday. Published March 16, 2018

Donald Trump wants to make 2017 tax cuts permanent

President Trump's "phase two" tax cut plan, which would make permanent last year's personal income tax reductions and possibly slash capital gains rates, is more of an election-year strategy to corner Democrats right now than it is an actual proposal. Published March 15, 2018

Donald Trump hits Russia with new sanctions for election meddling

The Trump administration announced Thursday a series of sanctions and cybersecurity actions targeting Russia for interfering with the 2016 election and other aggressions around the world. Published March 15, 2018

Donald Trump’s ‘phase two’ will build on the economic success of his first tax cuts: White House

President Trump's "phase two" tax cut plan includes making permanent the lower personal income tax rates and possibly slashing capital gains rates, a White House spokesman said Thursday. Published March 15, 2018

Larry Kudlow joins as H.R. McMaster, David Shulkin rumored to be leaving the White House

President Trump is rotating in Larry Kudlow to be his chief economic adviser as part of a dizzying shake-up of top administration officials, with more firings and resignations on the horizon. Published March 14, 2018

Trump pushes again for ‘Phase Two’ of tax cuts

President Trump said Wednesday that he plans to push for "phase two" of tax cuts, the second time in three days that he's advocated a new round of tax relief that could include capital gains cuts. Published March 14, 2018

White House downplays Pennsylvania special election

The White House attempted Wednesday to put a happy face on a likely Democratic win in a Pennsylvania special election where President Trump went all-in for the GOP candidate. Published March 14, 2018

Donald Trump picks Larry Kudlow for chief economic adviser

President Trump is tapping Larry Kudlow as his new chief economic adviser, bringing in the conservative commentator to replace outgoing National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn, according to multiple reports. Published March 14, 2018

Claire McCaskill defiant as Donald Trump visits Missouri

Sen. Claire McCaskill said she has no regrets about her vote against the tax cut bill or calling it mere "scraps" for American families, striking a defiant stance as President Trump visits Missouri on Wednesday to boost her likely Republican opponent in November's election. Published March 13, 2018