Author: Jill Colvin
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White House reverses course on green card holders
WASHINGTON — The White House on Sunday tried to tamp down concerns about President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration order in the face of widespread protests, as some Republicans in Congress urged him to proceed with caution in the face of legal pushback. Top congressional Republicans, however, remain largely behind the new president. During a round…
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Scorecard: Bulk of Trump’s “Day One” promises unfulfilled
WASHINGTON — As a candidate, Donald Trump set a sweeping “Day One” agenda. As of Monday evening, the vast majority of his promises had gone unfulfilled. At rallies and in speeches over the course of his campaign — as well as in a contract he spelled out with American voters — Trump vowed to move…
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Trump begins first week in office with outreach
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to meet with congressional leaders from both parties to discuss his agenda, as he enters his first official week in the White House and works to begin delivering…
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Trump nation eagerly awaits the greatness he promised
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump was propelled into power by an army of supporters fed up with the status quo and eager for change. Now, it’s time for him to deliver. As many across the country look apprehensively toward the future, Trump’s biggest backers remain elated by his surprise victory and are keenly awaiting his…
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Aide says Trump ‘accepts’ US intel blaming Russia for hack
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump accepts the conclusion by U.S. intelligence agencies that Russia tried to interfere in the election that will soon put him in the White House, a top aide said Sunday. “He’s not denying that entities in Russia were behind this particular campaign,” incoming chief of staff Reince Priebus said. That’s more…
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Trump: Only ‘stupid’ people, fools oppose better Russia ties
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Trump on border wall: Mexico will pay us back
Max Woodard, 8, takes advantage of a snow day by sledding down a hill behind the Fine Arts Center near Monument Valley Park on Thursday, January 5, 2017. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette STACIE SCOTT
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Trump still not sold on Russian link to hacking
FILE- In this Sept. 15, 1982, file photo, cast members of the television series “M*A*S*H” from left, William Christopher, Harry Morgan, Mike Farrell, Alan Alda, and Jamie Farr, take a break on the set during taping in Los Angeles. Christopher died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. He was 84. (AP Photo/Wally Fong, File) WALLY FONG
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Trump says he doesn’t trust computers as he rings in 2017
Here’s an in-camera double-exposure image from the back deck of Gazette photo director Mark Reis. He first shot the waxing crescent moon setting over Pikes Peak at 7 p.m. Saturday, and left the camera in place. He returned at midnight to shoot the second image when the AdAmAn Club started its fireworks show to welcome…
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Trump movement aids his vindication, White House win
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump awakened a movement of angry working-class voters fed up with political insiders and desperate for change. On Tuesday, that movement propelled him to the White House. Trump’s stunning, come-from-behind victory over Hillary Clinton — a far more organized and experienced rival — served as a raised middle finger to…