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• Trump Administration

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  • Here’s who Trump’s advisers are eyeing as possible Priebus replacements

    People close to Trump say he is increasingly frustrated.

    Trump Administration

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• Replacing Obamacare

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  • What senators think of the 'skinny repeal' option

    Most Republicans said they'll vote for the bare-bones plan, as long as it leads to more negotiations with the House on a final bill.

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• Donald Trump

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  • WH responds to criticism of Trump's speech at Boy Scout event

    Press secretary Sarah Sanders repeatedly touted the energy of the crowds responding to the president and said nothing about the substance of his...

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• LGBT

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  • No changes in military transgender policy for now, top US general says

    Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff pauses for further White House guidance.

    LGBT

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• Donald Trump

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  • Boy Scouts chief apologizes for Trump's politically charged speech

    "We sincerely regret that politics were inserted into the Scouting program."

    Donald Trump

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• 2h ago

  • Unit cohesion and how it's been used to justify discrimination in the military

    The idea that a category of people could cause disruption is not new.

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• Trump Administration

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  • Sessions says it hasn't been the 'best week' amid Trump criticism

    The Attorney General acknowledges criticism he's received.

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• Russia

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  • Putin critic says Russian lawyer's Trump Tower meeting was about sanctions

    Bill Browder appeared before the Senate Judiciary committee Thursday.

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• Jul 27

  • 25 years of talk about unit cohesion in the military

    Politicians and military leaders have been using the term since 1992.

    Jul 27

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• Jul 27

  • Anthony Scaramucci feuds with Reince Priebus

    "The View" co-hosts discuss Scaramucci's investigation into leaks from the White House.

    Jul 27

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• Jul 27

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• Trump Administration

  Jul 27

  • Republican senator warns of 'holy hell to pay' if Trump fires Sessions

    Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sessions "deserves better" from President Trump.

    Trump Administration

    Jul 27

• LGBT

  Jul 27

  • Transgender service members speak out on Trump's ban

    What it's like to be in limbo.

    LGBT

    Jul 27

• Trump Administration

  Jul 27

  • Sen. Lindsey Graham warns of 'holy hell to pay' if Trump fires Sessions

    The Republican senator said the president "should show some respect for Jeff Sessions as a person."

    Jul 27

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• Trump Administration

  Jul 27

  • What is a recess appointment, and is it a feasible option for Trump if Sessions goes?

    Trump's criticism of Sessions has many wondering if the AG will be replaced.

    Trump Administration

    Jul 27

• Trump Administration

  Jul 27

  • Scaramucci deflects questions on leaks to Priebus

    The White House communications director is under fire for a tweet he wrote.

    Trump Administration

    Jul 27

• The Note

  Jul 27

  • The Note: Transgender troops in turmoil after Trump bans them

    The policy change, announced on twitter, sparked an intense reaction

    The Note

    Jul 27

• The Note

  Jul 27

  • The Note: Trump's ban on transgender troops blindsides DC

    President Trump, with little warning, used Twitter to announce a major reversal of U.S. military policy.

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• LGBT

  Jul 26

  • ANALYSIS: No one saw Trump's transgender military ban coming

    By all accounts, this announcement took everyone in D.C. by surprise.

    LGBT

    Jul 26

• LGBT

  Jul 26

  • By the numbers: Transgender individuals serving in the US military

    Between 1,320 and 6,630 active duty service members may be transgender.

    LGBT

    Jul 26

• Trump Administration

  Jul 26

  • Top security official leaving State Dept., other roles still vacant

    The acting chief of diplomatic security left the State Dept. on Thursday.

    Trump Administration

    Jul 26

• Replacing Obamacare

  Jul 26

  • GOP to consider 'skinny' repeal option on health care

    GOP Senators may introduce "skinny" repeal plan in hopes of passing reform.

    Replacing Obamacare

    Jul 26

• LGBT

  Jul 26

  • Effect of US military ban on transgender troops remains to be seen

    The president announced his intention on Twitter.

    LGBT

    Jul 26

• Replacing Obamacare

  Jul 26

  • Senate measure to repeal Obamacare fails

    With the failure Wednesday afternoon of the 2015 House bill that would just repeal the Affordable Care Act, Congress' two best chances to scrap...

    Jul 26

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• LGBT

  Jul 26

  • Transgender army veteran speaks out on Trump's military transgender ban

    Army veteran and transgender woman Laila Ireland reacts to Trump's decision to ban transgender people from the U.S. military.

    Jul 26

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• Trump Administration

  Jul 26

  • Trump has been 'clear' about his feelings on Sessions: Sanders

    "You can be disappointed in someone but still want them to continue," she said.

    Trump Administration

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• Jul 26

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• Donald Trump

  Jul 26

  • Inside the frayed relationship between Trump and Sessions

    Sessions had recently offered to resign after rising tensions with Trump.

    Donald Trump

    Jul 26

• Trump Administration

  Jul 26

  • US Attorney offers support for Jeff Sessions

    Speaking with ABC News' Pierre Thomas, U.S. Attorney Jill Rose of the Western District of North Carolina said Sessions "enjoys wide support" among...

    Jul 26

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• Trump Administration

  Jul 26

  • Timeline leading up to Jeff Sessions' recusal and the fallout

    He vows to remain in his position "as long as that is appropriate."

    Trump Administration

    Jul 26

• Trump Administration

  Jul 26

  • Sessions 'enjoys wide support' of federal prosecutors: Top DOJ official

    Supporters and critics alike say Sessions should stick it out.

    Trump Administration

    Jul 26

• Replacing Obamacare

  Jul 26

  • Senate measure to repeal Obamacare fails

    The Senate is in the thick of a potentially days-long process.

    Replacing Obamacare

    Jul 26

• Jul 26

  • Recess appointments: The basics

    The president has the power to make appointments when the Senate is not in session.

    Jul 26

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• Trump Administration

  Jul 26

  • What to know about Rod Rosenstein, the deputy AG under Sessions

    Rosenstein is the second-in-command at the Justice Department.

    Trump Administration

    Jul 26

• Trump Administration

  Jul 26

  • Former Trump campaign adviser meets with House Intelligence Committee

    The committee is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election.

    Trump Administration

    Jul 26

• Jul 26

  • Trump's past statements on LGBT rights

    On the campaign trail, Trump spoke about LGBT rights in relation to recent events.

    Jul 26

• Jul 26

  • Trump says transgender people won't be allowed to serve in military 'in any capacity'

    His surprise announcement comes after Defense Secretary James Mattis last month delayed the review of an Obama-era policy that allowed openly...

    Jul 26

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• Jul 26

  • Trump bans transgender service members

    "The View" co-hosts discuss the president's announcement on Twitter.

    Jul 26

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• LGBT

  Jul 26

  • Politicians, LGBT activists react to transgender ban

    Trump announced the new policy in a series of tweets.

    LGBT

    Jul 26

• Congressman Shot

  Jul 26

  • Rep. Steve Scalise discharged from hospital 6 weeks after shooting

    Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., was discharged from MedStar Washington Hospital Center on Tuesday, the hospital said in a statement today, nearly six weeks...

    Jul 26

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• Donald Trump

  Jul 26

  • Donald Trump's past statements about LGBT rights

    He now says transgender people will be banned from the U.S. military.

    Donald Trump

    Jul 26

• Replacing Obamacare

  Jul 26

  • Senate continues voting on Obamacare repeal options

    Senators will vote on several possibilities for repealing and replacing the ACA.

    Jul 26

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• Congressman Shot

  Jul 26

  • Rep. Steve Scalise discharged from hospital 6 weeks after shooting

    He "is now beginning a period of intensive inpatient rehabilitation."

    Congressman Shot

    Jul 26

• Replacing Obamacare

  Jul 26

  • What's next in the Senate health care debate

    The chamber only passed a procedural measure to move forward on the debate.

    Replacing Obamacare

    Jul 26

• Donald Trump

  Jul 26

  • Trump will likely speak privately with Sessions after public rebukes, former campaign manager says

    Corey Lewandowski said the president will likely speak privately with Sessions.

    Donald Trump

    Jul 26

• Russia

  Jul 26

  • House approves Russia sanctions curbing Trump's power

    The House of Representatives today passed sweeping sanctions that punish Russia for its election meddling and aggression toward its neighbors.

    Jul 26

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• The Note

  Jul 26

  • The Note: A step forward, a step back for repeal and replace

    Senate Republicans scored a procedural victory, but are far from consensus

    The Note

    Jul 26

• The Note

  Jul 26

  • The Note: Future still uncertain for repeal and replace

    Senate Republicans scored a procedural victory Tuesday on health care but are still divided on a replacement for Obamacare.

    Jul 26

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• Republican Party

  Jul 26

  • Betsy DeVos, Ivanka Trump team up for girls' reading event

    The pair took turns reading from "Rosie Revere Engineer."

    Republican Party

    Jul 26