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A town changed by TrumpSpringfield, Ohio, prided itself on its moderation. Now, residents are struggling with an unfamiliar question: How to heal a bruised sense of civility.
Many presidents have first year troubles. Trump is the same – and different.Historians look at President Trump's first weeks and see a rough start. That can be overcome, they say. But Mr. Trump might judge success differently from any president in modern history.
First LookHarward turns down national security adviser job. Who's next on Trump's list?Vice Admiral Robert Harward has turned down the post. President Trump has indicated he has four other names on his list.
Immigration arrests unleash debate: Where should line be drawn?An El Paso County judge said the arrest of an undocumented immigrant seeking help from abuse 'is not who we are.' But others say rule of law must come first.
The 'Day Without Immigrants' protest returns a decade later. Will it be effective?Mirroring efforts from 2006, immigrants launched a nationwide strike Thursday. This time, many have seen widespread support from employers.
Where Americans agree on Trump: He should be builder-in-chiefThere's broad support for President Trump revitalizing America's infrastructure. The Oroville Dam incident underscored the need.
With Flynn gone, Trump's next move is crucialQuickly replacing former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn with a seasoned professional who plays well with others could allow the Trump administration to move forward in important ways.
As Kellyanne Conway's credibility wanes, what should TV news shows do?MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' says it no longer invites Ms. Conway for interviews because of questions about her credibility. But is shunning the presidential advisor the best way to challenge 'alternative facts'?
Tea party, reversed? How GOP town halls look from the inside.The upheaval at Republican town halls is an echo of the rise of the tea party in 2009. And Republicans ignore it at their peril, experts say.
First LookCongress nixes regulation that would block gun sales to mentally illPresident Trump is expected to sign the measure, repealing a regulation that would require many mentally ill people on Social Security disability benefits to be listed in an FBI background check system.
What changed – and what didn't – with Trump's immigration raidsThe Trump administration raids last week were actually smaller than similar sweeps under Obama. What changed was the definition of who is a 'criminal.'
Will Trump defy experts on how many crises he can endure?If Trump doesn't adapt his style of governing, staff infighting and other avoidable crises in the White House could eat into officials' time and energy to push his policy agenda.
Mike Flynn ouster: What’s behind turmoil in Trump worldGeneral Flynn resignation as national security adviser less than a month into the job is in part a sign of Trump's insurgent way of running the White House – but also points to political inexperience.
Getting a busy signal when you call Congress? Here's how to get through.Amid a surge in Americans calling their senators and representatives – and often getting busy signals or full voicemail boxes – a new report sheds light on how best to target your advocacy.
How Kellyanne Conway is still in hot water over Ivanka brand promotionA White House official said Conway's comment was a 'flippant' response. But the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee said the counselor to President Trump broke the law.
At FDR's 'Little White House,' a portrait of Trump's starkly different worldviewPresident Roosevelt imagined an America of fearless optimism and global engagement at his Georgia hideaway. President Trump is challenging that worldview. But the place also shows how the times shaped both men.
In stormy Senate, a timely moment of truceAmid intense partisan wrangling this week, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R) of Utah – honored Thursday for his 40 years of service – highlighted the vanishing art of disagreeing without being disagreeable.
‘Disheartening’? Some liberals warm up to Trump Supreme Court pick.When Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch said he found attacks on the independence of the judiciary 'disheartening,' many liberals took note.
Competing polls: Does handpicked data deepen political divides?There are many polls – but no consensus – on how Americans feel about President Trump’s immigration order.
The (semi) secret history of Trump’s Andrew Jackson portraitJackson, a populist outsider, was the first president to employ a full-time artist, who operated in a manner not unlike the White House photographers of today.
