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"Sometimes in life, you have to make moves," Trump said on Friday. And his first post-midterm-rout move is putting the architect of his immigration crackdown at the top of the White House food chain. bbc.com/news/articles/crp3gg…
With each passing day, the man who loves to dominate the spotlight may find his powers – and, more importantly, his authority to wield them – slipping through his fingers. bbc.com/news/articles/cmpdg0…
This was more than a blue wave, it was a seismic event that will register in American politics for years to come.
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While we wait for the polls to close tonight, here's a rundown of three possible midterm election outcomes - and some early signs to look for. bbc.com/news/articles/cq78pg…
The one thing I heard over and over from Democrats in Texas last week was: "This time feels different." And for once, Republicans seem legitimately nervous about the results. bbc.com/news/articles/cmy0r2…
The White House press secretary job is a challenging one, even under the best of circumstances.
These were not the best of circumstances. bbc.com/news/articles/c6e3xn…
A weekend of supposed ceasefire agreements and Russian diesel deals underscores the dire polititcal straits Trump finds himself in three weeks from election day. bbc.com/news/articles/cqgm08…
When the going gets tough, Trump turns to Russia. bbc.com/news/articles/c5lye9…
Trump says the US economy is the greatest in history, but on the campaign trail Republican candidates - fighting for their political lives - paint a very different picture. bbc.com/news/articles/cm93z7…
Trump has been upfront about his motives - to punish critical press coverage. The real question is - why now? bbc.com/news/articles/cmn8ed…
When it comes to Donald Trump, it never hurts to start by following the money (in this case, the stock market and his big-tech mogul friends). bbc.com/news/articles/c34gd4…
Trump has used American economic and military power like few modern presidents. But there are limits - and consequences. bbc.com/news/articles/ce8xd5…
Trump’s Turkish evasion isn’t the only indication that this war with Iran is far from over, but it’s a notable one. Actions, as the saying goes, speak louder than words. bbc.com/news/articles/cly8je…
Democrats in Michigan are rolling the dice on a candidate with political talent but scant campaign experience. At stake are their Senate hopes, with the outcome could determine the future of the party for years to come. bbc.com/news/articles/cp309n…
The reflecting pool prosecution, the Blanche nomination, the Iran War … in ways big and small, Trump is having to face uncomfortable realities. bbc.com/news/articles/cgjed2…
Iran is increasingly unlikely to give Trump the clear-cut victory he desires. The “fee” proposal, as short-lived as it was, suggests the president struggling to find a way to frame this as a win for America.
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From critic to loyalist to critic to loyalist. Lindsey Graham was a Republican barometer for the Trump era. bbc.com/news/articles/clyrdn…
A political obituary for a candidate few people had heard of a year ago. bbc.com/news/articles/c20yln…
Happy Fourth of July. Even though the US today may be all but unrecognisable to the nation's founders 250 years ago, the cultural and political influences in the country would likely be familiar. bbc.com/news/articles/clyery…
The conservative-dominated Supreme Court rarely sees an expansion of presidential power it doesn't like. But sometimes, like today, there are a some surprises elsewhere on the docket. bbc.com/news/articles/ceqdzd…
