Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Trump recommits to U.S. allies but says must pay 'fair share'

President Donald Trump on Tuesday reaffirmed support for the United States' long-standing security alliances around the world but insisted that friends and partners must "pay their fair share of the cost." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Congress applauds Navy SEAL widow during Trump speech

A tearful Carryn Owens, the widow of U.S. Navy SEAL William “Ryan” Owens, received a standing ovation as U.S. President Donald Trump spoke of her husband's bravery. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump calls on Congress to repeal, replace Obamacare

U.S. President Donald Trump calls on the Republican-led Congress to repeal and replace former President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law known as Obamacare. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump's message 'of unity and strength'

U.S. President Donald Trump says "I'm here tonight to deliver a message of unity and strength" during his first address to Congress. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Spike in crime is a trend: Sessions

In a speech to the National Association of Attorneys General in Washington, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions says the recent increase in violent crime is a trend caused by drugs and the undermining of police. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump rolling back Obama's water rule

President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that would begin the rollback of a major Obama administration effort that expanded the federal protections of the nation's waterways from pollution.

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U.S. AG Sessions warns of crime spike despite meager data

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday warned that a rise in violent crime in 2015 could be the beginning of a larger trend, despite data showing that crime rates in the U.S. are near historic lows.

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Russia blocks U.N. sanctions on Syria over gas attacks

Russia on Tuesday cast its seventh veto to protect the Syrian government from United Nations Security Council action, blocking a bid by Western powers to impose sanctions over accusations of chemical weapons attacks during the six-year Syrian conflict.

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Billionaire investor Wilbur Ross confirmed as U.S. Commerce Secretary

The U.S. Senate votes to confirm President Donald Trump's nomination of Wilbur Ross to be Commerce Secretary by a vote of 72-27. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Monday, February 27, 2017

GOP lawmaker: No evidence yet of Trump team-Russia links

The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives committee investigating possible ties between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and the Russian government downplayed claims on Monday that the White House had tried to influence reporting on the matter and insisted there was no need for a special prosecutor.

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Trump plans $54 billion hike in military spending

President Donald Trump makes his call for an increase in military spending official Monday, calling for a 10% surge in defense and cuts to non-defense departments as part of his vision for the next federal budget.

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Muhammad Ali's son held at Fla. airport, says "didn't know what to think"

Muhammad Ali Jr. says he "didn't know what to think", when immigration agents at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood international airport asked him to state his religion and then detained him when he told them he was a Muslim. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump plans $54B hike in military spending

President Donald Trump makes his call for an increase in military spending official Monday, calling for a 10% surge in defense and cuts to non-defense departments as part of his vision for the next federal budget.

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"Nobody knew healthcare could be so complicated": Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump says his administration has come up with an alternative to Obamacare, but contends, "it's an unbelievably complex subject, nobody knew that healthcare could be so complicated." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump vows "big" spend on defense, infrastructure

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will propose a budget that would ramp up spending on defense and infrastructure while seeking savings elsewhere. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump toasts U.S. governors at White House

U.S. President Donald Trump hosts the National Governors Association for the Governor's Dinner in the State Dining Room at the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump's Navy secretary pick drops out

President Trump is looking for another Navy secretary nominee, after Philip Bilden withdrew his name for consideration Sunday. It's the second time a nominee to lead one of the armed services has bowed out. Colette Luke reports.

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Conservative Republicans could nix Obamacare: Kasich

Appearing on CBS' Face the Nation, former Republican presidential candidate and Ohio Governor John Kasich says some hard-line Republicans in the House want to completely get rid of Obamacare and says that's "not acceptable." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Sunday, February 26, 2017

Aggressive cuts to Obama-era green rules to start soon: EPA head

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency says President Donald Trump's administration will begin rolling back Obama-era environmental regulations in an "aggressive way" as soon as next week. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Former CIA director denies involvement in leaks of Russia reports

In his first interview since leaving office, former CIA director John Brennan says he had nothing to do with the leaks of national security information to the media. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Saturday, February 25, 2017

Perez wins DNC chair, appoints rival Ellison as deputy chair

U.S. Democrats elected former Labor Secretary Tom Perez as chairman on Saturday, choosing a veteran of the Obama administration to rebuild the party and head the opposition to Republican President Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Peruvian president jokes about Trump meeting

Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski says he and U.S. President Donald Trump joked about his age during their meeting at the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Perez, Ellison make their pitches to be DNC chair

The frontrunners to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee, former Labor Secretary Tom Perez and Rep. Keith Ellison, give their pitches as the Democrats vote on their next leader. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Democrats elect Tom Perez to lead DNC

U.S. Democrats elected former Labor Secretary Tom Perez as chairman on Saturday, choosing a veteran of the Obama administration to lead the daunting task of rebuilding the party and heading the opposition to Republican President Donald Trump.

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VERBATIM: Trump riles up the CPAC crowd

President Donald Trump returns to CPAC after skipping it last year in the midst of the ugly GOP primary, and promises to deliver on his campaign promises.

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Trump invokes Paris as example of the negative effects of immigration

U.S. President Donald Trump uses European countries as an example of the negative consequences of unchecked immigration, recounting a story of a friend who says "Paris is no longer Paris". Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump says he's committed to giving more opportunities to every black child

In his weekly address, President Donald Trump honored African American heroes, praised historically Black colleges and said he wants every African American child to have access to great schools and good jobs. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Friday, February 24, 2017

Trump says he's against the 'fake' press not the media

President Trump said to a cheering crowd at CPAC that he's not against the media, but he is against the 'fake' press. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Like Brexit, Trump will become "more popular": Nigel Farage

"Just as Brexit becomes more popular by the day, President Trump will become more popular in America by the day," says leading Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage who spoke at CPAC of a "great global revolution." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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'I can run a little hot': Bannon

President Trump's chief strategist Steve Bannon and chief of staff Reince Priebus talk about their differences and what they like most about each other at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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'FIND NOW': Trump fuming over FBI leaks

President Trump Friday demanding an end to anonymous sourcing in the media, as his administration dodges damning leak after leak. But Trump himself has had a fickle relationship with anonymous sourcing in the past.

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Trump meets Peru's president at White House

U.S. President Donald Trump hosts Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski at the White House on Friday, saying "Peru has been a fantastic neighbor." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Raucous town halls highlight GOP lawmakers at risk

Some Republican lawmakers facing heated town hall meetings in their home districts have more to worry about than just bad press: at least 23 GOP House Representatives are running for re-election in 2018 in districts that voted for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in 2016, and they’re being squeezed between angry constituents and the hard-line positions of the Republican Congressional leadership.

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Trump's CPAC victory lap

President Donald Trump gives a triumphant speech at CPAC Friday, with fresh attacks on the media as well as a renewed vow to fulfill his most controversial campaign promises, from repealing Obamacare to building his border wall.

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Exclusive: Trump wants to expand U.S. nuclear arsenal

In an exclusive Oval Office interview with Reuters, President Donald Trump says he is "very angry" and considering a range of options after the latest North Korea missile test, saying North Korea is a 'very dangerous problem' for the U.S. and the world and said President Obama should have taken care of the problem years ago.

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Thursday, February 23, 2017

Trump vows to combat human trafficking

Trump vows to "bring the full force and weight of our government" to combat human trafficking. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Bannon blasts "corporatist, globalist media"

President Donald Trump's Chief Strategist, Steve Bannon, blasts the mainstream media, calling them out as "corporatist, globalist media that are adamantly opposed, adamantly opposed to an economic, nationalist agenda like Donald Trump has." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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'No mass deportations': DHS Secretary Kelly

U.S. Department of Homeland Security John Kelly says there will be 'no mass deportations' during a news conference in Mexico City with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Mexico's Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump talks North Korea, China with Reuters

In an exclusive Reuters interview, President Donald Trump says he wants to build up the U.S. nuclear arsenal to ensure it is at the "top of the pack," saying the United States has fallen behind in its atomic weapons capacity. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Law and order, no mass deportations say top Trump officials after Mexico meeting

Homeland Security chief John Kelly says there will be neither mass deportations nor military force in immigration operations, after meeting with Mexico's Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson acknowledged that two strong sovereign nations like Mexico and U.S. will have differences.

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Trump vows to bring back U.S. manufacturing jobs

During a White House meeting with top manufacturing CEOs, President Trump vows to bring jobs back to the U.S. from overseas, a promise he has made since his days on the campaign trail. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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DeVos calls Obama's transgender bathroom guidelines 'overreach' at CPAC

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos talks at CPAC about former former President Barack Obama's 'overreach' on transgender students' bathroom guidelines.

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Women have "a problem with women in power": Kellyanne Conway

White House senior advisor Kellyanne Conway tells conservatives at CPAC that the "negativity" of some women is "disappointing" and criticizes the women's march that took place after Donald Trump's inauguration. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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INSIGHT: GOP leaders face more town hall turmoil

Republican lawmakers continued to feel the heat in Town Hall meetings nationwide, as constituents railed against a host of issues - from the possible repeal of the Affordable Care Act to President Trump's refusal to release his tax returns.

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Jackie Evancho wants Trump to meet her transgender sister

Singer Jackie Evancho, who sang the national anthem at Donald Trump's inauguration, wants the president to meet with her and her transgender sister after his decision to roll back protection for transgender students granted under the Obama administration. Linda So reports.

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Trump's brand of populism shakes up CPAC 2017

As divided conservatives converge on the National Harbor resort near Washington, D.C., Donald Trump and his inner circle face urgent questions whether they can unite the fractured movement.

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Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms

The Trump administration revoked guidance issued by former President Obama to allow transgender public school students to use the bathrooms matching their chosen gender identity. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Pence visits vandalized Jewish cemetery

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence visited the century-old Chesed Shel Emeth Society cemetery and helped rake leaves at the site where about 170 headstones were toppled over the weekend. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump rolls back transgender protections

The Trump administration on Wednesday rolled back Obama-era protections for Transgender students – revoking landmark guidance issued to public schools, which instructed them to allow transgender students to use the bathrooms matching their gender identity.

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Trump business brain trust offshores jobs

President Donald Trump swept into office on a promise to stop the outsourcing of US jobs, but many members of his manufacturing task force are doing just that.

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Trump expected to roll back transgender protections

The Trump administration is expected to roll back Obama-era protections for transgender students.

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White House says transgender bathroom guidance under review

White House spokesman Sean Spicer said on Wednesday that the Justice and Education departments are reviewing current federal guidance on transgender bathroom use in public schools. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump taps maverick officer to head NSC

U.S. President Donald Trump named Lieutenant General Herbert Raymond McMaster as his new national security adviser, choosing a military officer known for speaking his mind and challenging his superiors.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

DHS outlines crackdown, but Dreamers get a reprieve

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration plans to consider almost all illegal immigrants subject to deportation, but will leave protections in place for immigrants known as "dreamers" who entered the country illegally as children, according to official guidelines released on Tuesday.

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EPA chief focused on regulation, not climate

The controversial new head of the Environmental Protection Agency spoke to EPA employees Tuesday, laying out his new agenda.

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Mexico City performance fells Trump 'wall' amid cheers

Dozens turned out in Mexico City on Monday to express their fierce opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump in a performance that featured knocking a border "wall" onto an actor playing Trump.

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Anti-semitic threats are 'horrible': Trump

During a visit to the National Museum of African American History Tuesday, President Trump condemned anti-semitic threats against Jewish communities as 'horrible' and 'painful'. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump 'empowering DHS' to enforce immigration laws: White House

White House spokesman Sean Spicer says President Donald Trump is empowering the Department of Homeland Security to "carry out the immigration laws currently on the books." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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The left steps up in the Trump era

As the Democratic Party struggles to recover from a stinging loss in the 2016 election, a burst of energy has emerged to the party’s left. One group, the Democratic Socialists of America, has seen its membership triple since the election, fueled by many supporters of Senator Bernie Sanders who would like to see the Democrats—and U.S. politics in general—move farther leftward in the Trump era.

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Anti-Trump rallies crop up again on 'Not My President's Day'

Renewed protests against U.S. President Donald Trump flared on the Presidents Day holiday, with grassroots activists vowing to take to the streets in dozens of cities in 'Not My President's Day' rallies. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Monday, February 20, 2017

Protesters in D.C. say Trump is 'not my president'

Protesters gather in Washington, D.C., to express their anger over U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in one of many demonstrations across the U.S. dubbed 'Not My President's Day.' Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump adds McMaster, Kellog to national security team

U.S. President Donald Trump announces his new National Security Adviser Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster and National Security Council Chief of Staff Keith Kellogg. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump supports free press but will call out false reports: Pence

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence says President Donald Trump believes in a free and independent press, but will not hesitate to point out flawed reporting. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump wants NATO to step up defense spending: Pence

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaking at NATO headquarters in Brussels says President Donald Trump expects NATO allies to step up their defense spending by the end of the year. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pence "disappointed" Flynn misled him

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence says he was "disappointed" former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn misled him on his contacts with Russia and supported his resignation. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Farrakhan slams Trump

Speaking at the annual convention of the Nation of Islam in Detroit, leader Louis Farrahkan criticizes President Trump, saying, "the future is not his, the future is ours." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Take Trump seriously when he calls media "the enemy": Priebus

White House chief of staff Reince Priebus says to take President Donald Trump seriously when he calls the media the "enemy of the American people." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Sunday, February 19, 2017

Melania Trump vows to "stay true" to herself

U.S. First Lady Melania Trump promises to remain true to herself, "no matter what the opposition is saying" and says she is committed to improving the lives of "women and children" around the world. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Mattis, unlike his boss, has no issues with media

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis distanced himself from President Donald Trump's assessment of the media as the "enemy of the American people," saying he has no problems with the press. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump appears to invent Sweden terror incident

U.S. President Donald Trump cites a Friday night terror incident in Sweden during his rally in Florida, but there was no terror attack reported in the country. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pence visits former concentration camp

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence visits Dachau, a former concentration camp built by the Nazis in 1933 near Munich in southern Germany. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Saturday, February 18, 2017

Trump escalates his feud with the media at Florida rally

President Donald Trump, speaking to supporters Saturday, railed against "fake news" and promised that the White House is "running so smoothly."

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VERBATIM: Trump escalates feud with media at rally

President Donald Trump, speaking to supporters Saturday railed, once again, against "fake news" and promised that things in the White House are going "so smoothly."

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75 years later, Japanese-Americans recall internment 

This Sunday marks the Seventy-fifth anniversary of when President Roosevelt signed an Executive Order authorizing the imprisonment of Japanese Americans during World War Two. 

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New U.S. travel ban to spare green card holders - Trump official

A new version of a Trump administration travel ban will not stop green card residency holders or travellers already on planes from entering the United States, U.S. Secretary for Homeland Security John Kelly said on Saturday.

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One month in, Trump's hosting a campaign rally

After a rocky start, President Trump returns to his roots, hosting a rally in Florida that the White House says is run by his campaign.

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VERBATIM: New U.S. travel ban to spare green card holders

A new version of a Trump administration travel ban will not stop green card residency holders or travelers already on planes from entering the United States, U.S. Secretary for Homeland Security John Kelly said on Saturday.

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Trump's team in 'disarray': McCain

U.S. Senator John McCain tells the Munich Security Conference that President Donald Trump's administration is in "disarray." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump vows to keep promises to women

In his weekly address, U.S. President Donald Trump says he is committed to "helping women in the workforce" and vows to deliver on that campaign promise. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Freedom of press essential in democracy: Merkel

When asked about attacks on the press in the U.S., German Chancellor Angela Merkel says freedom of press is an "essential pillar of democracy." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pruitt sworn in as new EPA chief

Director of Environmental Protection Agency Scott Pruitt is sworn in by Justice Samuel Alito after the U.S. Senate confirms him over the objections of Democrats and environmentalists worried he will gut the agency. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Friday, February 17, 2017

Seattle judge rules ‘dreamer’ should get bail hearing

A Seattle federal judge on Friday ruled that Daniel Ramirez, the ‘dreamer’ the Justice Department is trying to deport, must be allowed a bail hearing within a week before an administrative immigration court. Jane Lee reports.

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Trump celebrates rollout of Boeing's new 787-10

U.S. President Donald Trump praises the workers of Boeing in South Carolina for the launch of the new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Despite protests and court order, Trump's EPA pick is confirmed

The U.S. Senate on Friday confirmed Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt as head of the Environmental Protection Agency, despite major pushback from nearly 800 former officials and an all-night session by Senate Democrats to delay his confirmation vote.

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Trump, grandchildren leave White House for South Carolina

U.S. President Donald Trump departs Washington, holding hands with his grandchildren Arabella and Joseph, to deliver remarks at the debut of the Boeing South Carolina Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner in North Charleston. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Obamacare replaced 'as soon as we have the votes': McConnell

U.S. Senate Leader McConnell said he expects to move on legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare as soon as there are enough votes, and hopes Judge Neil Gorsuch will be confirmed to the Supreme Court before mid-April. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Former PM Blair launches anti-Brexit 'mission'

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair urged people to "rise up" and change their minds on Brexit, arguing that the vote to leave the European Union poses a threat to the country.

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Former UK PM Blair begins "mission" to change minds on Brexit

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair outlines his "mission" to persuade people to "rise up" and change their minds on Brexit on Friday (February 17), arguing that the vote to leave the European Union poses a threat to the future of the country. Rough cut. No reporter narration.

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Merkel's leadership chances take poll hit

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's chances of retaining her Chancellor post might not be as good as once thought. A poll now has challenger Martin Schulz in the lead ahead of Septembers federal election.

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Trump assails media, insists he run 'fine-tuned machine'

President Trump blames media and hackers for shaky start in freewheeling first solo news conference at White House.

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Mulvaney sworn-in as Trump's budget director

South Carolina congressman Mick Mulvaney is sworn-in as White House budget director after the Senate narrowly confirmed him. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump assails media, insists he runs 'fine-tuned machine'

President Trump blames media and hackers for shaky start in freewheeling first solo news conference at White House.

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Thursday, February 16, 2017

Flynn could be hot water with the FBI

The Washington Post reporting Thursday that former national security advisor Michael Flynn denied to the FBI that he discussed sanctions with Russian envoy Sergei Kislyak. Flynn's interview with the FBI could expose him to charges.

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"We're not going away Mr. Friedman"; hecklers take aim at Israel ambassador nominee

President Donald Trump's nominee to be U.S. ambassador to Israel is repeatedly heckled at a Senate confirmation hearing. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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VERBATIM: Trump denies reports of White House instability

At a press conference Thursday, President Donald Trump claims his administration is 'running like a fine-tuned machine'.

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Feisty Trump shouts down media

A feisty Donald Trump takes on the media during a news conference on the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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House Democrats want briefing on Flynn, Russians

Senior House Democrats are asking for an immediate briefing on contacts between Russian officials and President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump taps Acosta to be labor secretary

U.S. President Donald Trump nominates former National Labor Relations Board member Alexander Acosta to serve as labor secretary, one day after Trump's original pick withdrew. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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"A day without immigrants" wins support of celebrity chef and Trump adversary

Celebrity chef Jose Andres, currently locked in a legal battle with U.S. President Donald Trump, says he's supporting immigrants protesting Trump's tough stance on immigration by staying home from work or school. The protest aims to highlight the role immigrants play in the U.S. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Mulvaney confirmed as Trump's budget director

The U.S. Senate on Thursday narrowly confirmed South Carolina congressman Mick Mulvaney to serve as President Donald Trump's White House budget director. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. expects Russia to meet Ukraine commitments: Tillerson

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the United States is ready to work with Russia, but that Moscow must adhere to commitments made over Ukraine. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Russia does "not interfere": Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow does "not interfere in domestic matters of other countries" when asked about Russia's alleged ties to U.S. President Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump fires back after reports on ties to Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump assailed U.S. intelligence agencies on Wednesday for what he said were illegal information leaks, and dismissed reports of contacts between members of his presidential campaign and Russian intelligence officials.

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Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Trump edges away from two-state solution

President Donald Trump used his joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to break with decades of diplomatic practice by not calling for the creation of separate Israeli and Palestinian states, instead saying he would be fine with whatever the two parties agreed to.

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VERBATIM: Trump 'can live with' one-state solution

During a press appearance with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump says he can live with either a one- or two-state solution.

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Trump wavers on decades-old 'two-state solution'

President Donald Trump used his joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to break with decades of diplomatic practice by not calling for the creation of separate Israeli and Palestinian states, instead saying he would be fine with whatever the two parties agreed to.

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Trump edges away from two-state solution

President Donald Trump used his joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to break with decades of diplomatic practice by not calling for the creation of separate Israeli and Palestinian states, instead saying he would be fine with whatever the two parties agreed to.

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Trump's Labor Secretary nominee drops out

President Trump's embattled pick for Labor Secretary withdrawing himself from consideration after he lost the support of Republicans in the Senate.

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Retailers try to give voice to import tax opposition

U.S. President Donald Trump heralded tax cuts in a meeting with key retail heads, but the CEOs want Trump to drop his import tax plan, fearing it will drive up prices and hurt their business.

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Trump will try to stop 'long-simmering racism'

U.S. President Donald Trump answers a reporter's question about a "sharp rise" of anti-semitism in the U.S., saying "We are going to do everything within our power to stop long-simmering racism and every other thing that's going on." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump says "will do more" to stop Iran's nuclear ambitions

U.S. President Donald Trump says "I will do more to prevent Iran from ever developing, I mean ever, a nuclear weapon" during a news conference with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump weighs in on Flynn, Israeli settlements

In a White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump says that former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is a "wonderful man' who's been treated "very, very unfairly by the media". He also weighs in on the thorny issue of Israeli settlements. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Dem. leader Pelosi calls for deeper inquiry into Flynn

U.S. House of Representatives Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi tells reporters, "We want to know, by what authority did General Flynn have these conversations and who did he report to after that," after revelations that Michael Flynn discussed U.S. sanctions on Russia with the Russian ambassador to the U.S.. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump's trust in Flynn had been eroding: White House spokesman

White House spokesman Sean Spicer says President Donald Trump asked for national security adviser Michael Flynn's resignation after his level of trust in Flynn eroded to the point that he felt he needed to make a change. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump's Dodd-Frank dismantling begins with energy disclosure rule

President Donald Trump signs HJ Resolution 41, legislation which repeals a rule of the Dodd-Frank Act requiring oil and gas companies to reveal taxes paid to foreign countries. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Dems slam Trump for public Mar-a-Lago briefing

Democratic lawmakers urged Republican colleagues to join them in condemning President Donald Trump's national security talks held out in the open at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida.

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Monday, February 13, 2017

U.S. Senate confirms Mnuchin as Treasury secretary in 53-47 vote

The U.S. Senate votes to confirm former banker and Hollywood financier Steven Mnuchin as Treasury secretary. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. to tweak trade relations with Canada, Trump says

When asked about his plan to renegotiate NAFTA, President Donald Trump told a news conference Monday that the U.S. has an "outstanding trade relationship with Canada" and will only be "tweaking" trade relations with the northern neighbor. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump is 'evaluating' adviser Flynn, avoids show of support

President Donald Trump is evaluating U.S. national security adviser Michael Flynn over his Russian contacts, Trump's spokesman said. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trudeau jabs Ryan on Canada having better hockey teams

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau jokes with House Speaker Paul Ryan, who is from Wisconsin, about having better hockey teams and attracting Wisconsin's best hockey players. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump and Trudeau talk trade

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday opened talks at the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump, seeking to nurture economic ties while avoiding tensions over issues such as immigration on which the two are sharply at odds. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump welcomes Trudeau to White House

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Allies at odds: Trudeau, Trump set for tense talks

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will hold his first talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday amid fears the administration plans measures, such as overhauling the NAFTA trade deal, that could shake Canada's economy.

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Marchers across Mexico vent anger over Trump

Thousands of protesters march in more than a dozen Mexican cities to express their fierce opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump. Nathan Frandino reports.

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"Trump and I see eye-to-eye": Netanyahu

On the eve of his trip to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he and Trump see "eye-to-eye" on both the dangers and opportunities emanating from the Mideast. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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White House adviser attacks court after setbacks on immigration ban

White House adviser Stephen Miller launches a blistering attack on the federal appeals court that blocked President Trump's executive order on immigration calling it "crazy." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Sunday, February 12, 2017

WH adviser attacks court after setbacks on immigration ban

White House adviser Stephen Miller launches a blistering attack on the federal appeals court that blocked President Trump's executive order on immigration calling it "crazy." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Schumer on Trump's ban: "Throw it in the trash"

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he thinks President Trump should throw his immigration order "in the trash." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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North Korea testing Trump: Schumer

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer responds to North Korea's ballistic missile launch saying Pyongyang has shown itself to be an "irresponsible nation in every way" and believes the country is testing President Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump reaffirms support for Japan after North Korea's missile launch

U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. supports Japan "100 percent" after North Korea's test launch of a ballistic missile. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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United Airlines pilot removed after election rant

A United Airlines pilot is removed from a flight after ranting about the U.S. election saying she didn't vote for Clinton or Trump because they are a "bunch of liars." Linda So reports.

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Trump, Abe dine after day of golfing in Florida

U.S. President Donald Trump, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pose for photographs with their wives before dinner at Mar-a-Lago. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Saturday, February 11, 2017

Sears, Kmart drop 31 Trump Home items from their online shops

Retailers Sears and Kmart kick 31 Trump Home items from their online product offerings, according to a spokesman, to focus on more "profitable items." Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Trump has "a number of options" says analyst

U.S. President Donald Trump could issue a new executive order that addresses a federal appeals court's concern that his current immigration directive is too "broadly phrased," says John Malcolm, a constitutional law expert at the Heritage Foundation. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Planned Parenthood supporters, opponents face off in front of Supreme Court

Supporters and opponents of the women's health care organization Planned Parenthood protest in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump warns businesses of 'consequences' for leaving U.S.

President Donald Trump warns businesses that are considering relocating their operations abroad, "there will be consequences" for leaving the United States. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump weighs revised travel ban

U.S. President Donald Trump says he is considering issuing a new travel ban executive order. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Hundreds of immigrants arrested in 'routine' U.S. enforcement surge

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation has netted hundreds of undocumented immigrants across the country this week in what officials called routine enforcement actions. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Friday, February 10, 2017

Trump looks at new immigration order

U.S. President Donald Trump said during a surprise visit with reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Florida that he was considering "a brand new order" that could be issued as soon as Monday or Tuesday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump's court defeat is just the beginning

President Donald Trump's defeat at the hands of the 9th Circuit Court on his executive order blocking refugees and limiting immigration from several Muslim-majority countries is far from the end of the battle over its legality.

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In a victory for Trump, Fed's Wall Street sheriff resigns

The Federal Reserve Board's top bank regulator said on Friday he would resign, giving a boost to President Donald Trump's plans to ease reforms put in place after the 2007-09 financial crisis.

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People harmful to country will not be let in: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump tells a White House news conference that, "We'll be doing something very rapidly having to do with additional security for our country," when asked about his immigration policy and recent travel ban. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump on Japan's PM: We have very, very good chemistry

U.S. President Donald Trump touts his "very good bond" with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, adding "I grabbed and hugged him because that's how we feel." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump, Japan's Abe discuss concerns about trade, security at summit

U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meet at the White House for a summit. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump says committed to Japan's security

In a joint news conference at the White House with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, U.S. President Donald Trump says his administration is committed to even closer ties between the two countries. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Tillerson welcomes Georgia foreign affairs minister

Georgia's minister of Foreign Affairs Mikheil Janelidze says his country is happy to celebrate "25 years of diplomatic ties" on a cordial visit with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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DeVos gets schooled by protesters

Protesters yelling, "Shame, shame" try to block newly confirmed U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos from entering a school where she was scheduled to speak. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Rep. Price sworn in as health secretary

Vice President Mike Pence administers the oath of office to the new health secretary, Representative Tom Price. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Tillerson hosts Japanese FM Kishida

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson welcomes Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida to the State Department. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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"I'm here to partner": DHS secretary on Arizona border visit

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly meets with law enforcement and Arizona's Republican governor near the U.S.-Mexico border, telling them he's there "to partner." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Under Armour athletes rebuke CEO's pro-Trump stance

As more and more companies are forced to draw lines in the sand over how they will or won’t work with President Trump, a backlash within Under Armour is roiling the company.

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Senate confirms Price as health secretary

The U.S. Senate voted on Friday to confirm Rep. Tom Price as President Trump's top healthcare official. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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In blow to Trump, U.S. court upholds suspension of travel ban

President Donald Trump was handed another legal defeat on Thursday when the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to uphold a lower court’s decision to block his controversial travel ban from seven Muslim-majority countries.

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Thursday, February 9, 2017

Trump calls travel ban court ruling 'a political decision'

U.S. President Donald Trump calls his defeat in the U.S. Court of Appeals "a political decision." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Washington AG celebrates decision upholding suspension of Trump travel ban

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson comments on the decision by the appeals court decision that ruled against reinstating President Donald Trump's travel and immigration ban. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Japan's Abe arrives to meet with Trump

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrives for a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Supreme Court nominee's Trump remarks could help confirmation

President Donald Trump on Thursday disputed bipartisan accounts that his U.S. Supreme Court nominee had privately voiced dismay over Trump's attacks on the judiciary, saying Judge Neil Gorsuch's comments had been misrepresented. Misrepresented or not, Reuters Supreme Court Correspondent says those remarks could lend a hand to his Senate confirmation.

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EXCLUSIVE: Trump slammed nuclear treaty in first call with Putin

Sources tell Reuters that President Donald Trump railed against a key nuclear treaty in his initial call with Russian President Vladimir Putin last month. Source said Trump alleged the pact that sharply reduces Us and Russian nuclear warheads is skewed in favor of Moscow, but also said Trump seemed not to know details contained in the treaty.

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Trump slams Blumenthal, says 'misrepresented' Gorsuch comments

U.S. President Donald Trump says Senator Richard Blumenthal had misconstrued private comments from U.S. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and told a reporter to "ask Senator Blumenthal about his Vietnam record that didn't exist after years of saying it did." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Attorney General Sessions warns of "dangerous" rise in crime

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions says, "We have a crime problem... this is a dangerous permanent trend," after being sworn in at the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump: U.S. air traffic control system 'obsolete'

President Donald Trump laments an 'out-of-date' U.S. air traffic control system and criticizes a federal government contract for a new system that he says is not good. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump disputes Gorsuch called his attacks 'demoralizing'

President Trump disputing that Neil Gorsuch, his pick for the Supreme Court, has been venting over the president’s continued attacks on the judiciary -- something Gorsuch's own spokesman confirmed.

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After bruising fight, Jeff Sessions sworn in as A.G.

The White House uses Facebook to stream the swearing in of Senator Jeff Sessions as attorney general by Vice President Mike Pence with President Donald Trump standing by. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Sessions confirmed as U.S. Attorney General

Senator Jeff Sessions -- Trump’s controversial pick to head the Justice department -- was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday, after several Democratic senators vehemently urged their colleagues to vote against him.

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Wednesday, February 8, 2017

GOP elders talk global warming with WH

Several prominent members of former Republican administrations met with President Donald Trump Wednesday to sell him on a bipartisan plan to combat global warming...which Trump has repeatedly called a "hoax."

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Jeff Sessions confirmed as next U.S. Attorney General

The U.S. Senate votes to confirm Republican Senator Jeff Sessions as the next attorney general of the United States. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump looking for steps to prevent self-radicalized attackers -White House

White House spokesman Sean Spicer says President Donald Trump is looking at options within the domestic intelligence gathering to prevent additional threats in the U.S. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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DeVos says 'committed to working with everyone'

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says she is "committed to working with everyone and anyone... with those who supported my nomination and those who did not" after a tie-breaking vote to confirm her Cabinet position. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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White House: U.S. code makes it clear Trump has power for order

"When you look at the U.S. code and how clear it's written in the authority and power it gives the president to do what's necessary to keep this country safe and regulate who comes into this country, I think it's a very very clear reading... I don't think you could misread this," said White House spokesman Sean Spicer. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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White House defends raid, will continue working with Yemen

The White House defended a U.S. commando raid in Yemen targeting al Qaeda militants which killed several civilians and said it would continue working with Yemen to battle militants. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Tillerson meets with Canada's Freeland

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meets with his Canadian counterpart Chrystia Freeland at the State Department. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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White House defends Trump criticism of Nordstrom

The White House defended President Donald Trump's criticism of the Nordstrom retail chain on Wednesday, saying the firm's decision to drop his daughter Ivanka's clothing line for the coming season was a politically motivated attack. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Intel to invest $7 billion in AZ factory

In a visit with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, Intel Corp Chief Executive Officer Brian Krzanich says his company will invest $7 billion in an Arizona factory, employing 3,000 people. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump criticizes Nordstrom after retailer drops Ivanka brand

U.S. President Donald Trump criticizes Nordstrom Inc for what he said was its unfair treatment of his daughter Ivanka after the department store's decision not to purchase her clothing line for the upcoming season. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Americans split on travel ban; only a third say it's safer -poll

The public is sharply split along party lines over Trump's travel ban for immigrants and refugees, but less than a third of respondents believe the ban makes them safer.

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U.S. Army Corps approves Dakota pipeline completion

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will grant the final permit needed to finish the Dakota Access Pipeline, a controversial project to move oil quickly to the U.S. Gulf Coast that sparked protests by Native American tribes and climate activists.

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America tunes in to court drama over travel ban

Court room drama, full of tense grillings and awkward moments, streamed across the nation Tuesday as the Trump administration argued to reinstate the temporary travel ban that hit seven Muslim-majority nations, wreaking havoc across the U.S. and around the world.

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Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Cotton runs past Trump on immigration

Even as President Donald Trump's immigration order gets hung up in the courts, Republican Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas introduces a bill scaling back legal immigration by about half over the next ten years.

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DeVos gets confirmed with a Pence assist

Betsy DeVos got confirmed as the new Education Secretary Tuesday, but needed a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Mike Pence after two Republican Senators voted with the Democrats against her.

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WH says Trump respects judicial branch, confident will prevail

White House spokesman Sean Spicer says President Donald Trump respects the judicial branch as the administration prepares for an appeals court hearing over its temporary travel ban. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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DeVos gets confirmed with a Pence assist

Betsy DeVos got confirmed as the new Education Secretary Tuesday, but needed a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Mike Pence after two Republican Senators voted with the Democrats against her. Andy Sullivan reports.

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Pence breaks Senate tie to confirm DeVos

Vice President Mike Pence casts his tie-breaking vote in the U.S. Senate to confirm Trump's choice for education secretary Betsy DeVos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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No other countries to be added to U.S. travel ban: Kelly

Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly says the U.S. is not considering adding other countries to President Donald Trump's travel ban and says a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border will be "well under way" within the next two years. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Obamacare replacement bill to be completed this year: Ryan

U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan says legislation to replace former President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law will be completed this year, although it may take longer to implement. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump defends ban, slams media

U.S. President Donald Trump defends his immigration order calling it "common sense" and slams the media calling it a "very, very dishonest arm." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Hillary Clinton: "Yes, the future is female"

In her first public comments since Donald Trump's inauguration, former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton says women have a vital role in the future of America. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Senate Democrats talk all night in DeVos protest

Senate Democrats hold an all-night session on the floor and continue to debate Tuesday morning to protest Trump's pick for education secretary Betsy DeVos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump "doesn't own a bathrobe": Spicer

White House spokesman Sean Spicer criticizes a New York Times story about President Trump saying it's full of "blatant factual errors" adding that the president doesn't own a bathrobe. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump travel ban faces legal showdown

A legal showdown over President Trump’s partial travel ban will be live streamed on Tuesday as both sides battle it out in federal appeals court.

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Monday, February 6, 2017

White House confident it will 'prevail' on travel ban

The White House is confident that it will prevail in a legal back-and-forth over President Donald Trump's executive order to prevent travelers from seven countries entering the United States, spokesman Sean Spicer said on Monday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump makes things tough for Gorsuch

Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch, is meeting with Senators this week ahead of his confirmation vote to take over for Antonin Scalia. Meanwhile, Trump's incendiary tweets attacking the judge who blocked his immigration order could make Gorsuch's path more difficult.

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Trump renews call for NATO members to make full contributions

U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. strongly supports NATO, but wants all NATO members to make their "full and proper financial contributions." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Yemeni brothers make it into U.S. on second try

With help from immigration lawyers, Yemeni brothers Tareq and Ammar Aziz were allowed entry into the the United States on Monday, two weeks after being denied entry by President Donald Trump's immigration order on January 28. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Big tech files opposition to Trump's ban

Top technology giants, including Apple, Google, and Microsoft are banding together and have filed a legal brief opposing U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration ban. Linda So reports.

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New arrivals relieved to make it to the U.S.

Travelers from seven mainly Muslim countries hit by Donald Trump's travel ban express joy on arriving in Los Angeles after a judge temporarily lifted the executive order imposing the ban. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Cheerleaders, band greet Trump ahead of Super Bowl party

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania were greeted by cheerleaders and a marching band as they arrived for a Super Bowl party at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Sunday, February 5, 2017

Iraqi traveler battling U.S. ban arrives at JFK

"The embassy contacted me and they said 'we are sorry and you are able to travel'," says Fuad Sharef, an Iraqi man who worked for the U.S. in Iraq but was caught up in President Donald Trump's travel ban. Sharef arrived at a New York airport after a judge in Seattle blocked Trump's ban on immigrants. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump golfs in Florida

U.S. President Donald Trump is seen golfing in Palm Beach, Florida, where is he spending the weekend. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump vows to bring back travel restrictions

Protesters in U.S. cities rally against the travel ban President Donald Trump had imposed, while impacted travelers finally enter the U.S. after a judge lifts the restrictions. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Saturday, February 4, 2017

Protesters gather near Trump's Florida private resort

"Refugees are welcome here," yell protesters gathered outside President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago private resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Dept. of Homeland Security suspends immigration ban

On Twitter the president condemning the, in his words, "so-called judge"'s ruling out of Seattle that, at the moment, nullifies Trump’s order.

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Politics make a rare appearance in Super Bowl ads

Sunday night's Super Bowl is the biggest event on TV for advertisers, which tend to stay away from touchy subjects, but not this year.

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Trump makes the case for SCOTUS pick in weekly address

U.S. President Donald Trump makes the case for Neil Gorsuch to serve as the next Justice of the Supreme Court in his weekly address. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Seattle judge blocks Trump immigration order

A U.S. federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's partial travel ban on seven Muslim majority countries. The ruling is so far the broadest to date against Trump's directive and suggests that travel restrictions could be lifted. Jane Lee reports.

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Congresswoman criticizes Trump order, citing Iranian baby in need of surgery

Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici says "keeping four-month-old babies out of our country does not make us safer." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Friday, February 3, 2017

Trump's immigration order blocked by Seattle judge

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson says a federal judge in Seattle has granted a nationwide temporary restraining order blocking U.S. President Donald Trump's recent action barring nationals from seven countries from entering the United States. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump hits Iran with new sanctions

President Donald Trump sanctions Iranian individuals and entities for the country's recent test of a ballistic missile, coming through on a pledge from national Security adviser Michael Flynn that Iran was "on notice."

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Trump courts cautious CEOs

President Donald Trump invited a group of CEOs to the White House Friday, and while many showed up, a lot of the attendees are wary of appearing to close to an already controversial administration.

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Nearly 60,000 visas revoked in 1st week of Trump's order

Nearly 60,000 visas previously issued to citizens of seven countries have been invalidated as a result of the order, the U.S. State Department said on Friday in response to media reports that government lawyers were citing a figure of 100,000.

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Trump directs review of Dodd-Frank Act, signs executive actions

President Donald Trump signs executive actions directing a review of the Dodd-Frank Act and putting the brakes on a retirement advice rule. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Conservative comedian under fire at NYU

Eleven people were arrested outside New York University during a heated protest Thursday night against conservative comedian Gavin McInnes. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Conway cites "Bowling Green massacre" that never happened

White House counselor Kellyanne Conway references a 2011 "massacre" in Kentucky that never occurred to defend President Trump's temporary ban on immigrants. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Inside a migrant shelter on the U.S.-Mexico border

A few miles from the U.S. southern border in Nogales, Arizona, the owner of the San Juan Bosco migrant shelter says she has housed more than a million illegal immigrants and they all have a story.

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Trump meets with CEOs amid tension over policies

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with chief executives of major U.S. companies as the business community finds itself increasingly split over how to respond to his policies. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump adviser cites 'massacre' to justify refugee ban

White House adviser Kellyanne Conway cited the 'Bowling Green Massacre' as an example of refugees carrying out a terrorist attack inside the United States. There's a problem with that, though: there never was a 'Bowling Green Massacre,' and Twitter took notice.

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U.S. postpones interviews with asylum seekers

U.S. immigration officials have postponed interviews with asylum seekers in an Australian camp on the Pacific island of Nauru since President Trump's executive order on immigration, suggesting Washington is already blocking progress on a controversial refugee resettlement deal.

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As Trump targets tech visas, Facebook may get hit

President Donald Trump’s next salvo on immigration could be the tech visas, and Facebook could be hit harder than its other giant Silicon Valley peers.

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Trump will respect refugee deal with Australia, begrudgingly

President trump Thursday struggling to move past an unusual tiff with Australia over a refugee swap deal, which he called ‘dumb’ in a tweet.

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Thursday, February 2, 2017

Ryan weighs in on Australia, sanctions on Iran

In the wake of Tehran's ballistic missile test, U.S. House Speaker says he would support additional sanctions on Iran, while also addressing concerns about U.S. relations with Australia. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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'Hi, I'm the new guy': Tillerson to State Dept.

President Trump's Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrives at the State Department for his first day on the job. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pelosi calls Bannon 'white supremacist'

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi calls President Trump's Chief Strategist Steve Bannon who is on his National Security Council a 'white supremacist'. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump rips into Schwarzenegger

Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast, U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to "pray" for Arnold Schwarzenegger and his sinking ratings on the show, "The Apprentice." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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'Dumb deal' drags Australia-U.S. ties to new low

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will review a "dumb deal" to take hundreds of Australian asylum seekers after the Washington Post reported he had angrily berated Australia's prime minister and abruptly ended a tense telephone call.

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Trump on tough phone calls: "Don't worry"

Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S. President Donald Trump says "don't worry" about the tough phone calls he's having, adding it's time for the U.S. to be "tough." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Mattis assures South Korea of U.S. support

U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis meets South Korean Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn, who is serving as acting president after President Park Geun-hye impeachment, saying the U.S. is committed to making the U.S.-South Korean relationship "even stronger, especially in the face of the provocations that you face from the North." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Tillerson faces unrest as he takes reins at State Dept.

Rex Tillerson takes up the reins at the State Dept. amid an extraodinary show of dissent and displeasure from within the diplomatic corps. that will now work for the former Exxon Mobil CEO.

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Trump reviews 'dumb' refugee deal with Australia after 'worst' call

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull refuses to comment on a conversation with President Donald Trump who says he'll study 'dumb' refugee deal. Samantha Vadas reports.

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U.S. Senate confirms Tillerson as secretary of state

The U.S. Senate confirms Rex Tillerson as President Donald Trump's secretary of state, filling a key spot on the Republican's national security team. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Gorsuch makes the rounds

U.S. President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch makes customary courtesy calls on Capitol Hill a day after being tapped to serve on the highest court. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump puts Iran on notice over ballistic missile test

President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn, says the United States is officially putting Iran on notice over its "destabilising activity" after it test-fired a ballistic missile over the weekend. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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"Top gang thugs" want to help Trump: Chicago pastor

U.S. President Donald Trump says his administration will solve Chicago's crime problem adding, "what's happening in Chicago should not be happening in this country." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump: "Go nuclear" if Supreme Court pick faces gridlock

U.S. President Donald Trump says he would tell the Senate Majority Leader to "go nuclear" and change the rules if Congress ends up in gridlock over his Supreme Court nomination. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump: Inner cities are "terrible," will make them better

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a meeting with African American leaders at the White House to honor Black History Month, vowing to improve inner cities. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Senate panel advances Trump's nominee Senator Jeff Sessions for attorney general

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee voted to confirm Senator Jeff Sessions as attorney general of the United States, sending President Donald Trump's pick to be the nation's top law enforcement officer to the full Senate for a final vote.

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Britons bet on length of Trump's presidency

Less than two weeks after Donald Trump's inauguration and amid anger over his immigration policy, hundreds of Britons are betting that the U.S. president will not last a year in office.

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Dems boycott, but GOP approves Price, Mnuchin

Democrats tried to block the Senate Finance Committee's vote on Tom Price and Steven Mnuchin for a second day on Wednesday, but Republicans changed the rules and voted to send the nominations to the full Senate for a confirmation vote. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Confusion over Australia-U.S. refugee swap deal

The United States says it will apply 'extreme vetting' to asylum seekers it has agreed to resettle as part of a deal with Australia. But what that actually means is still up in the air.

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Westminster to debate Trump state visit

British lawmakers will hold a debate on Feb. 20 on a petition signed by more than 1.6 million people calling for a planned state visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to be cancelled to avoid embarrassing Queen Elizabeth.

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The battle against Trump’s executive orders pick up in court

Across America more cities and states are joining the fight against President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration orders with lawsuits in courts and protestors keeping up the pressure in the streets.

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Uproar over Trump's immigration order hits Congress

Senate Democrats brought the battle over President Donald Trump's immigration order to Capitol Hill Tuesday, delaying committee votes for three of his key cabinet nominees.

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