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| Jan.3 |
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New Republican Congress reverses ethics move after outcry  Republicans have ditched a plan to gut the independent body that investigates political misconduct after a backlash
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| Jan.23 |
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 Rex Tillerson: Trump foreign affairs pick narrowly backed | The Foreign Relations Senate Committee has narrowly approved Tillerson as secretary of state, despite concerns about his business ties to Russia | |
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| Feb.8 |
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Senate confirms Trump attorney general pick Jeff Sessions The US Senate has confirmed President Trump's nomination for attorney general, Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions, by a vote of 52 to 47
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| Feb.28 |
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Trump promises 'renewal of American spirit' in speech to Congress President Donald Trump has said the US is witnessing a 'renewal of the American spirit', as he delivered his first speech to Congress
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| Mar.7 |
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Republican knives out for their party's health bill
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| Mar.23 |
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US healthcare bill: Trump issues vote ultimatum US President Donald Trump has demanded a make-or-break Friday vote on a new health care bill in the House of Representatives
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| Mar.24 |
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Trump blames Democrats for failed healthcare bill| The bill was withdrawn because it did not have enough support to pass in Congress. The last-minute retraction is seen as a huge blow to the president | |
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| Apr.18 |
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Democrats hope for upset victory in Georgia's sixth district
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| May.4 |
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Obamacare is 'dead' says Trump after healthcare victory | President Trump has declared Obamacare 'dead' after the Republican healthcare bill was narrowly passed by the lower chamber of Congress | |
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| May.5 |
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Senate Republicans doubtful of American Health Care Act
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| May.10 |
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 Documents sought from ex-Trump advisor over Russia inquiry A US Senate panel investigating Russian interference in last year's election has issued a formal demand for documents from Michael Flynn
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| Jun.7 |
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Comey to testify Trump told him: 'I expect loyalty' Ex-FBI chief James Comey will tell Congress on Thursday President Donald Trump wanted a 'patronage relationship' and asked for his 'loyalty'
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| Jun.8 |
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Comey: Trump White House 'lied' about the FBI | Ex-FBI chief James Comey told Congress that the Trump administration's comments about him and the FBI were 'lies plain and simple' | |
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| Jun.13 |
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Jeff Sessions denies secret meeting with Russia envoy| US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has denied during a Congress hearing having undisclosed meetings with Russian officials at a Washington hotel | |
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| Jun.14 |
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Gunman dead after attacking congressmen at baseball field  James T Hodgkinson who sprayed bullets at Republican lawmakers during baseball practice in a Washington DC suburb has died
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| Jun.20 |
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Republican seals victory in key Georgia vote Karen Handel have won a closely contested congressional election in Georgia seen by many as a referendum on Donald Trump's presidency
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| Jun.21 |
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US official: Russia 'hacked' 21 US states in election
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| Jul.17 |
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Republicans oppose healthcare to leave party without majority 2 more Rep. senators have said they oppose their party's replacement for Obamacare, making it impossible for the bill to pass in its current...
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| Jul.19 |
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 Trump's son and aides to testify in Senate about Russia Donald Trump Jr, Jared Kushner and Paul Manafortare to testify before committees investigating alleged meddling in the 2016 election
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John McCain has brain cancer, his office says
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| Jul.24 |
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Trump plea for unity on showdown healthcare vote
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| Jul.25 |
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Obamacare: US senators vote in favour of debating repeal
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US moves closer to imposing fresh Russia sanctions The US House of Representatives has voted to impose fresh sanctions on Russia, despite President Donald Trump objecting to the legislation
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| Jul.27 |
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Russia sanctions: Trump's hand forced by Senate vote The United States Senate has voted 98-2 to impose new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea, despite objections from the White House
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| Sep.1 |
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 Trump seeks $7.8bn for flood recovery US President has asked Congress for $7.8bn (£6bn) as an initial payment to help with recovery efforts following flooding in Texas and Louisiana
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| Oct.24 |
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Republican senator quits with attack on Donald Trump Arizona Senator Jeff Flake says he will not seek re-election, delivering a fierce attack on President Donald Trump
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| Nov.4 |
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US senator Rand Paul assaulted at home in Kentucky US Senator Rand Paul has been assaulted at his home in Bowling Green, Kentucky, police and his office say
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| Nov.16 |
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House Republicans pass $1.4tn tax overhaul bill A controversial overhaul of the US tax code slashes corporate rates. President Donald Trump made a rare visit to Congress to rally lawmakers
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| Dec.7 |
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Senator Al Franken to resign amid sexual misconduct claims Democratic Senator and ex-comedian Al Franken has said he plans to quit 'in the coming weeks' after string of sexual harassment allegations
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| Dec.20 |
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Trump hails 'largest tax cut' in US history US President has hailed sweeping tax reforms after they were given final approval by Congress, despite fierce criticism by Democrats
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