Mara Liasson

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Trump Decries 'Fake News' Stories About Aides' Ties To Russia

Thursday, February 16, 2017

President Trump held a free-flowing wide-ranging news conference on Thursday to defend his administration and decry what he called "fake news" stories about his associates' ties to Russia.

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Trump Blames Media For Downfall Of National Security Adviser Flynn

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

In a news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump blamed the media for the downfall of his national security adviser, Michael Flynn.

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Press Secretary: Trump Fired Flynn As National Security Adviser

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

The resignation of national security adviser Michael Flynn hasn't stopped the questions about his calls to the Russian ambassador. White House press secretary Sean Spicer told reporters Tuesday that President Trump asked for Flynn's resignation.

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White House Sends Mixed Messages About Confidence In Michael Flynn

Monday, February 13, 2017

The White House says it is "evaluating the situation' regarding national security adviser Flynn, who may have misled the vice president-elect about his conversation with the Russian ambassador.

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After Missteps, Rumors Of Massive White House Shakeup

Monday, February 13, 2017

President Trump was elected to upend Washington, but in the first few weeks, there have been stumbles and missteps. During the campaign, Trump shook up his staff more than once, and some allies are advising him to do the same now.

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Trump Defends Comments Blasting Australian Refugee Agreement

Thursday, February 02, 2017

President Trump is attempting to mend his relationship with Australia after he called a refugee agreement between the two nations the "worst deal ever."

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3 Things To Consider About The Politics Of Trump's Immigration Executive Order

Thursday, February 02, 2017

The White House is confident that Trump is on the right side of the visa and travel ban. Here's why.

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Trump 'Upends Consensus' on America's Role in the World

Monday, January 30, 2017

The flurry of executive orders from President Trump's first week in the White House might be incendiary, but they are not unusual for a president's first few days in the Oval Office.

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White House Actions Dominate News Cycles

Monday, January 30, 2017

President Trump implemented an executive order to pause entry of refugees and immigration from 7 majority-Muslim countries. He also elevated chief strategist Steve Bannon's role in national security.

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Protests Against Immigration And Refugee Executive Orders Continue Across The Country

Sunday, January 29, 2017

The latest news on how President Donald Trump's ban on refugees from seven Muslim-majority countries is being carried out nationwide.

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The Surprises From President Trump's First Week

Sunday, January 29, 2017

President Trump has been accused of constitutional and legal overreach in his first week in office. Some of his actions surprised even his supporters.

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Trump Proposes 20 Percent Tax On Mexican Imports To Pay For Border Wall

Thursday, January 26, 2017

President Trump is considering a 20 percent tax on imports from Mexico as a way to pay for the wall on the U.S.-Mexican border. That means American consumers would end up footing much of the bill.

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As Trump Moves Ahead On Agenda, Controversial Election Claim Resurfaces

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

President Trump moves ahead with campaign agenda items, but a controversial and debunked claim from the election still looms.

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Trump Signs 3 Executive Orders, Meets With Business Leaders

Monday, January 23, 2017

President Trump packed his schedule on his first Monday at the White House, signing executive orders and meeting with business leaders and lawmakers. It followed a weekend of arguing about his inaugural crowd size.

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What's Next On The Trump Agenda

Sunday, January 22, 2017

After a weekend filled with inaugural celebrations and large protests, President Trump begins his first full week in office.

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President Trump Outlines Vision For The Country In Inaugural Address

Friday, January 20, 2017

Donald Trump took office on Friday in the presidential inauguration ceremony. NPR has analysis of his remarks in the inaugural address.

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Trump Prepares To Take Office Under Appearances Of Unpredictability

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Donald Trump takes office with a populist approach to domestic policy and an isolationist approach to foreign policy.

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New Poll Numbers Show Historically Low Favorability Ratings For Trump

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

New poll numbers suggest Donald Trump will take office with historically low approval ratings. His transition team has said "unity" is the theme of the inaugural, but the president-elect's tweets these past few weeks have done little to foster that idea.

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President-Elect Trump Dismisses Reports Of Alleged Collusion With Russia

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

In his first news conference as president-elect, Donald Trump dismissed reports alleging collusion between his team and Russia and announced how he will distance himself from his businesses.

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As Questions Loom, Trump, Congress Gear Up For A Busy Wednesday

Sunday, January 08, 2017

Wednesday will be a busy day on Capitol Hill with confirmation hearings and a Trump press conference. Questions about Russia's interference in the U.S. election will likely be at the center of both.

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