Donald Trump Tells World Economic Forum: ‘America Is Open for Business’

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(DAVOS, Switzerland) — President Donald Trump said Friday that U.S. economic growth promoted by his policies would help the world, seeking to square his “America First” agenda with globalism. “When the United States grows, so does the world,” Trump said … Read More

Trump team unveils new immigration framework with path to citizenship for DREAMers

WASHINGTON — A White House proposal on immigration will contain a path to citizenship for up to 1.8 million young people brought into the United States as children as part of a package that also includes $25 billion for a … Read More

Trump and Mueller: What to expect from the president’s Russia probe interview

President Trump said this week that he was willing to testify in the ongoing investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. More: Trump says he is ‘looking forward’ to testifying under oath for Mueller’s Russia probe That’s a big … Read More

Trump administration doubles down on Palestinian aid cutoff threat

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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is doubling down on its threat to cut off aid to the Palestinians if they fail to “sit down and negotiate peace,” even as it proceeds with contentious plans to move the U.S. embassy to … Read More

Turkey and the U.S. used to be close allies. Today, they can’t even agree on a phone call

posted in: Middle East, News

Turkish army tanks are stationed in a field near the Syrian border at Hassa, in Hatay province, on Jan. 25, 2018, as part of a military offensive dubbed “Operation Olive Branch.” (Ozan Kose / AFP/Getty Images)   Since the start … Read More

Trump Confounded by Turkey’s Invasion of Syria: Fight ISIS or Back NATO Ally?

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Turkish offensive against Syrian-Kurdish forces in Afrin leaves U.S. in a bind: “They were ‘our guys’ in Syria, and now they are under attack and the U.S. doesn’t seem to have any real solutions” Turkish troops advance near the Syria … Read More

Mr. Mueller, shut down this sham investigation

In this June 21, 2017, file photo, former FBI Director Robert Mueller, the special counsel probing Russian interference in the 2016 election, departs Capitol Hill following a closed-door meeting in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) ANALYSIS/OPINION: It’s time for the Russia collusion … Read More

Government Shutdown Ends After 3 Days of Recriminations

Both houses of Congress easily approved the short-term funding bill to end the government shutdown, though the votes revealed fissures among Democrats. CreditGabriella Demczuk for The New York Times   WASHINGTON — Congress brought an end to a three-day government shutdown … Read More

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