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U.S. President Donald Trump at the G-7 Taormina summit in Sicily on May 27, 2017. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Two Years of Trump: Views From the Democratic Sideline
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Mike Pompeo during his confirmation hearing to be CIA director in Washington on Jan. 12, 2017. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Here’s What the Senate Should Ask Mike Pompeo
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U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 30. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

The Dangers (and Opportunities) of 2018: Views From the Democratic Sideline
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President Trump Speaks At CIA Headquarters

What to Watch Out for, Mr. President
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The 12-Step Plan
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