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Former President George W. Bush speaks at a forum in New York, where he criticized the kind of politics that gave rise to Trump.

George W. Bush Slams 'Bigotry,' Politics Of Populism That Led To Trump, Sanders

2:08pm October 19, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The former president made the remarks at a forum put on by his namesake center. "To renew our country, we only need to remember our values," the 43rd president said.

President Trump made some big decisions about health care this week, including cutting off subsidies that benefit lower- and middle-class families.

Trump Pushes Obamacare To Detonation, Forges Path Away From GOP, Democrats

12:44pm October 14, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

After three failed attempts at passing GOP health plans, President Trump appears to be trying to negotiate with Democrats by showing he is willing to facilitate the Affordable Care Act's collapse.

President Trump speaks to the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on Saturday.

Trump Challenges Cabinet Member's IQ, Fights Senator He Needs. What Is Going On?

3:12pm October 11, 2017

The president seems intent on keeping everyone on their toes, but it's not at all clear that there's a strategy behind it all.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky is in the hot seat, as Senate Republicans appear to be on the precipice of yet another health care failure.

Republicans Scrap Health Care Vote — Again, Trump Blasts 'So-Called Republicans'

4:09pm September 26, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Republicans conceded that their latest Obamacare repeal-and-replace push does not have the votes. It's yet another embarrassment to GOP leadership and President Trump.

"All White House personnel have been instructed to use official email to conduct all government-related work," press secretary Sarah Sanders said after reports emerged of senior Trump administration officials using private email.

White House Reiterates Email Policy After News Of Officials Using Private Accounts

10:39am September 26, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Private email use by public officials was a hot topic in the 2016 presidential race — and one which then-candidate Donald Trump used to accuse rival Hillary Clinton of breaking federal laws.

President Trump's cooperation with congressional Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi (left) and Chuck Schumer (center) appears to have won public approval.

Trump's Approval Is Stabilizing. That Might Mean He Should Work More With Democrats

12:16pm September 23, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Amid hurricanes and working with Democrats to keep the government open and raise the nation's debt limit, Trump's approval rating has stopped its decline and has even rebounded slightly.

President Trump is facing a September filled with must-do, politically risky items. But he is likely to be left at the end of it still with no major achievements.

September To Forget? Trump's Legacy Flounders, As He Seeks Signature Accomplishment

2:25pm September 01, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The president is still in search of a major legislative achievement, and he appears no closer to one with a busy September ahead.

Former Maricopa County, Ariz., Sheriff Joe Arpaio, seen in 2010, was pardoned by President Trump on Friday.

After Arpaio, 4 Answers To Questions About How Pardons Are Supposed To Work

6:24pm August 28, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

President Trump has used his pardon power to forgive one of his most loyal political allies, former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio. On Monday, Trump told reporters, "I stand by my pardon of Sheriff Joe."

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In Trump World, The Brand Is All, And His Brand Includes The Wall

5:25pm August 26, 2017

by Ron Elving

These were the issues that helped catapult Trump in 2016 over 16 Republican rivals with better credentials. So no wonder he believes the letters of his own name make a better brand than G-O-P.

President Trump gestures during a rally at the Phoenix Convention Center Tuesday night.

5 Truths About Trump Displayed In His Phoenix Rally

4:42pm August 23, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The president's raucous Arizona rally fits a familiar pattern for Trump and should finally put an end to the persistent question of whether he will "pivot" and be more presidential.