Trump Touts 'America First' Philosophy In CPAC Address
Donald Trump has spoken to the group of conservative activists he spoke to on Friday before, but as president he got a very different reception than he has in past years.
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In Delaware, State Senate Election Turns Into Referendum On Trump
A special state Senate election in Delaware has become an early referendum on President Trump, drawing hundreds of thousands of dollars and volunteer enthusiasm on both sides.
White House Asked FBI To Refute Reports Of Russia Contacts
The White House is pushing back on a story that alleged it tried to pressure the FBI to discredit reports of alleged communication between the Trump campaign and Russia. The story, which was reported by CNN, says the FBI resisted those efforts.
White House Asked FBI To Publicly Refute Reports Trump Associates Had Russia Contacts
Director James Comey refused to publicly respond to the media reports even as he dismissed them privately, a senior administration official says. The official says the FBI initiated the discussion.
Week In Politics: Trump's Speech At CPAC, Race For DNC Chair
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution, and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the Conservative Political Action Conference, former House Speaker John Boehner's statements about Obamacare and the upcoming vote for Democratic National Committee chair.
Trump Orders Agencies To Reduce Regulations
Surrounded by corporate leaders, President Trump signed an executive action telling government agencies to slash "job killing" rules. Environmentalists argue the move could undo important protections.
Democrats Pick Ex-Kentucky Governor To Respond To Trump Speech To Congress
Steve Beshear is credited with lowering Kentucky's uninsured rate. Immigration activist Astrid Silva is also scheduled to respond to the president's remarks Tuesday night.
President Trump At CPAC: 'The Era Of Empty Talk Is Over'
Trump has had a fraught relationship with the annual conservative confab, but Friday had the feel of a campaign event, with the president listing promises like building a wall and repealing Obamacare.
Landowners Likely To Bring More Lawsuits As Trump Moves On Border Wall
More than 300 eminent domain lawsuits were filed after previous efforts to build barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border. Now more lawsuits are expected as President Trump continues the project.
Trump Administration Denies That It Leaned On FBI To Knock Down Russia Story
The Trump administration is denying a CNN report that it tried to enlist the FBI to rebut stories of contacts between Russian intelligence officials and people associated with the Trump campaign.