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Bannon Leaves Behind A White House Of Hawks And Internationalists
Here’s how Stephen Bannon’s departure could reshape the balance of power in the Trump administration on foreign policy.
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As Leak Probes Abound, Tillerson Promotes Diplomat Who Passed Classified Info To AIPAC
The promotion of David Satterfield comes as the Trump administration cracks down on leakers elsewhere in the government.
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Trump Hasn’t Appointed An Ambassador To Korea And Now It’s A Big Problem
North Korea is threatening war, Donald Trump and Rex Tillerson are sending mixed signals, and there’s no US ambassador in South Korea to straighten things out.
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The Anatomy Of A Trump Administration Resignation Letter
In Washington, only a tiny fraction of bureaucrats quit their jobs in a blaze of glory. Here’s how the rest do it.
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Rumors Of "Purge List" Rattle White House Staff
National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster reassured staffers on Thursday that their jobs are safe, but questions remain about whom the guillotine will claim next.
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Trump’s Pick For Senior Africa Director Is A Major Victory For The CIA
President Trump has picked Cyril Sartor, the agency’s former deputy assistant director for Africa, as his senior director for the continent.
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Putin’s New Limits On US Diplomacy Are Likely To Affect Russians Most
Russian support staff will feel the brunt of Putin’s order that the US reduce its staff in Russia by 755 positions.
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This Is The Retired General Who Is Taking Over For Reince Priebus
Meet John F. Kelly, president’s new chief of staff.
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Trump’s Hope For A Mini Reset With Russia Is Becoming A Pipe Dream
Even low-stakes talks aimed at basic cooperation have hit a wall as both capitals sanction each other.
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Stateless Ex-Georgian President Is Holed Up In New York
The polarizing politician who fought a war with Russia in 2008 and later moved to Ukraine has been stripped of his Ukrainian and Georgian citizenship. Now he’s camping out in New York.
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After Heated Clash With White House, Tillerson Eyes New Pick For Top Asia Envoy
The White House is resisting Rex Tillerson’s candidate to become America’s top diplomat to Asia amid reports that the secretary could leave Foggy Bottom. But a top aide says Rex isn’t going anywhere.
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The US Is Furious Turkey Published Location Of US Troops In Syria
A senior State Department official tells BuzzFeed News that the US has raised “strong concerns” to senior Turkish officials after a report details the location and numbers of US troops in Syria.
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Trump Is Showing The World What A Weak American Presidency Looks Like
More than just the health care collapse, Donald Trump has so far failed to bring the “Art of the Deal” to the White House.
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Trump Keeps The Iran Deal In Place, While Threatening New Sanctions
The Trump administration begrudgingly certified that Iran is technically in compliance with the nuclear deal while claiming that it’s broken the “spirit” of the agreement.
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Donald Trump Has Your Full Attention. Can Anyone Else Be Heard?
In the age of Trump, global players — from tech companies to governments — have to shout.
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We Asked DC’s Elite What Kind Of Trouble Trump Is Actually In
At a gala featuring Henry Kissinger, Washington’s influencers debated the advent of a new Watergate era.
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Putin And Trump Attended The Same Meeting But Reported Different Conversations
Awkward first date.
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Washington Firm Discloses Lobbying Senior Trump Officials On Macedonia
After a vague filing in February, Mercury Public Affairs says it contacted K.T. McFarland and other Trump appointees about the small European country.
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Bannon Ally Leaves White House As McMaster Consolidates Power
Former Breitbart writer Tera Dahl has exited the National Security Council and is expected to join USAID.
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A Lawyer Who Helped Write The Patriot Act Is Trump’s Pick For A Top State Department Job
President Trump plans to nominate Jennifer Newstead to serve as the State Department’s top legal adviser, sources told BuzzFeed News. Newstead was credited with helping draft the Patriot Act after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
