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CNN Instant poll: Trump gets least positive reaction in at least 20 years

8 years 9 months ago
Almost half of Americans who watched President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address -- 48% -- say they had a "very positive" impression of the speech, down from 57% of speech-watchers after his first address to match Barack Obama's rating after his first State of the Union address, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.

Trump asked Rosenstein if he was 'on my team'

8 years 9 months ago
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein visited the White House in December seeking President Donald Trump's help. The top Justice Department official in the Russia investigation wanted Trump's support in fighting off document demands from House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes.

Why are GOP surveillance hawks so excited to 'release the memo'?

8 years 9 months ago
After weeks of back-and-forth on Capitol Hill, and over the protests of the Justice Department and FBI, the White House is now poised to "release the memo" -- a controversial document crafted by the Republican House Intelligence Committee chairman Devin Nunes and purported to reveal abuses by top law enforcement officials as they sought clearance to spy on a former Trump campaign adviser.

Exclusive: Mattis seeking to ban cell phones from Pentagon

8 years 9 months ago
Secretary of Defense James Mattis is actively considering banning US military and civilian personnel from bringing their personal cellphones into the Pentagon, the world's largest office building, according to three US defense officials familiar with an ongoing review of the issue.

Exclusive: Mattis seeking to ban cell phones from Pentagon

8 years 9 months ago
Secretary of Defense James Mattis is actively considering banning US military and civilian personnel from bringing their personal cellphones into the Pentagon, the world's largest office building, according to three US defense officials familiar with an ongoing review of the issue.

Amid global turmoil, Trump leaves ambassador posts empty

8 years 9 months ago
The Trump administration's decision to drop plans to nominate academic Victor Cha as ambassador to South Korea -- which prompted him to issue a direct challenge to the White House over its consideration of a pre-emptive strike against North Korea -- is the latest decision that leaves a crucial diplomatic post in limbo.
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