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Combined with existing accounts and Trump’s own social-media posts, they capture 45 hours and 43 minutes in 2013 that loom large in the controversy engulfing the White House.   The divided committee voted in favor of Mike Pompeo, paving the way for the CIA director to gain approval from the full Senate later this week.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Tehran has "many options" if the U.S. pulls out of a nuclear agreement, adding that those options are "not pleasant." “The reason that

MORE has struggled to get his own permanent team in place at the IRS, as the agency works to implement his tax law and deal with technology issues.  The IRS has had an acting commissioner since November, when Obama appointee John Koskinen’s term ended.

MORE (La.). A slew of other ambitious Republicans are now eyeing slots on the leadership ladder, including the majority whip and conference chair posts. No one has made any official announcement that they're running for leadership jobs, but lawmakers are putting out feelers, quietly gauging how much support they would have for a bid after the Nov. 6 election. Colleagues have approached Rep.

MORE's investigation on Sunday, as Trump’s legal team reportedly prepares for Cohen to cooperate with federal investigators. Political analysts note that there is likely incredible pressure on Cohen, who the The New York Times also reported has been the target of Trump's criticism for years. Trump on Saturday insisted Cohen will remain loyal to him even after the FBI raided the lawyer’s office, home and hotel room earlier this month. “Sorry, I don’t see Michael doing that despite th

Negotiations to officially end the 65-year-old Korean War could create unexpected challenges for the Trump administration, which has 28,000 U.S. troops stationed on the peninsula.

South Korea confirmed this week that a peace treaty is on the table for next week’s summit between its president and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. MORE said the negotiations have his “blessing.”

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On Friday’s broadcast of HBO’s “Real Time,” Stormy Daniels’ attorney, Michael Avenatti, expressed openness to a career in politics after the Stormy Daniels matter concludes. Maher asked, “And what about the future for you in politics? Do you think you would ever want to get into the ring? I mean, obviously, when you get a standing ovation as a lawyer –.” Avenatti answered, “Well, as you know, there’s a small matter that I’m presently focused on.

On Friday’s broadcast of HBO’s “Real Time,” Stormy Daniels’ attorney, Michael Avenatti, expressed openness to a career in politics after the Stormy Daniels matter concludes. Maher asked, “And what about the future for you in politics? Do you think you would ever want to get into the ring? I mean, obviously, when you get a standing ovation as a lawyer –.” Avenatti answered, “Well, as you know, there’s a small matter that I’m presently focused on.

Photos that a family spokesman tweeted capture special moments from former first lady Barbara Bush's funeral. Her husband, George H.W. Bush, poses in one with their son, George W. Bush, and two other former presidents — Michelle Obama. All are smiling as they stand behind the elder Bush. Another photo gives a close-up view of George H.W. Bush's socks with blue, red and yellow books on them in honor of his late wife, who was known for her work promoting literacy. The photos were taken by Paul Morse of George H.W.