List of United States articles
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gettyimages-630618556 Trump’s New Trade Guru May Actually Be the Adult in the Room
Robert Lighthizer, a former Reagan trade official, may have the legal chops to win concessions from China without sparking a trade war.
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FORT WORTH, TX - FEBRUARY 26: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally at the Fort Worth Convention Center on February 26, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. Trump is campaigning in Texas, days ahead of the Super Tuesday primary. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) U.S. Spies to Trump: Putin Ordered Hacking to Boost Your Chances
The President-elect still refuses to believe Moscow tipped the scales, despite growing evidence of a multi-faceted campaign.
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LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 19: Donald Trump arrives at the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on December 19, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) Will Trump’s White House Cyber Chief Be Caught in Intel Crossfire?
As the president-elect ramps up his attacks on the U.S. intelligence community, cyber-expert Tim Bossert will have to navigate a delicate road as homeland security advisor.
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 05: News photographers make images of Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, United States Cyber Command and National Security Agency Director Admiral Michael Rogers and Defense Undersecretary for Intelligence Marcell Lettre II before a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill January 5, 2017 in Washington, DC. The intelligence chiefs testified to the committee about cyber threats to the United States and fielded questions about effects of Russian government hacking on the 2016 presidential election. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) America’s Spies Need to Watch Their Backs
Donald Trump’s disparagement of the CIA and apparent plans to shake up the intelligence community are a serious threat to American security.
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UNSPECIFIED, UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 07: A U.S. Air Force pilot (L), and a censor operator (R), prepare to launch a MQ-1B Predator unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), from a ground control station at a secret air base in the Persian Gulf region on January 7, 2016. The U.S. military and coalition forces use the base, located in an undisclosed location, to launch drone airstrikes against ISIL in Iraq and Syria, as well as transport cargo and troops supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. The Predators at the base are operated and maintained by the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, currently attached to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) Can Trump Unravel Obama’s Rules of War?
The codification of the use of legal force against terrorist targets has been a pillar of the Obama administration. Walking a new tough line might not be so easy.
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI - DECEMBER 9: President-elect Donald Trump looks on during a rally at the DeltaPlex Arena, December 9, 2016 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. President-elect Donald Trump is continuing his victory tour across the country. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Donald Trump: Making the World Safe for Dictators
For 100 years, the United States has championed democracies around the world. Trump is about to undo this pillar of American security and decency.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Best Worst Quotes of 2016
The top 20 bloviations, lies, and just plain dumb lines from U.S. government officials this year.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 As U.S. Stands Aside, Russia, Turkey Ink Cease-fire in Syria
Moscow and Ankara may have just done something Washington tried in vain to do. But it could ultimately mean victory for Assad.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Here, Have Some 2017 New Year’s Resolutions, Countries
If the world follows these New Year’s resolutions, 2017 will be a lot less awful than 2016.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 New Year’s Resolution: Jobs
If the Trump administration is serious about keeping jobs in America, it needs a strong and energized EXIM Bank.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Kerry’s Mideast Peace Push Is Too Little, Too Late
The U.S. secretary of state’s speech laying out terms for a two-state solution is the final example of the Obama administration’s failure to move the needle on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Turf War Before Trade War
Worrisome rumblings on trade have been emanating from President-elect Donald Trump's transition team.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Last Act of Obama’s Israel Drama May Be His Best
Despite their momentary ascendancy, Bibi, Trump, and Putin are yesterday’s men.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The U.N. Has Great Potential for Trump!
The president-elect doesn’t seem fond of Turtle Bay. But he’s going to need it more than he thinks.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Who Will Really Be the Next President of the United States?
As the Trump administration organizational chart comes into focus, the big question is whether the most powerful man in the world will be Mike Pence or Reince Priebus. Or Steve Bannon?
