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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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January 20, 2019, 12:58 PM

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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April 11, 2018, 7:34 PM

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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February 5, 2018, 12:25 PM

President Trump Speaks At CIA Headquarters

What to Watch Out for, Mr. President

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January 24, 2017, 6:49 PM

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The 12-Step Plan

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October 4, 2013, 9:40 PM

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