The stunning collapse of the Republican proposal leaves few prospects for the president to score a quick victory on tax reform, construction projects or a host of other issues despite complete GOP control of the government.
Some Republicans blamed House Speaker Paul Ryan. Some blamed President Trump. Some blamed the Freedom Caucus. They all now face pressure to achieve successes together.
This morning, White House chief of staff Reince Priebus said the president’s tweet and Jeanine Pirro’s message at the top of her show were “coincidental.” Priebus also said Trump “doesn't blame Paul Ryan” for the defeat of the health-care overhaul.
Obama at the National Gallery of Art in early March. (AP)
The 44th president has attempted to stay above the Washington fray and emphasized the need for a new generation of political leaders to step up. But — instead of settling into a quiet life after the White House that most of his predecessors enjoyed — Barack Obama is preparing to throw himself into the highly partisan issue of redistricting, with the goal of reversing the electoral declines that Democrats experienced under his watch.
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Police have ruled out the possibility of a terrorist attack and say they believe there was only one shooter, but they are still investigating whether others may have been involved.
Epshteyn was a regular Trump surrogate during the campaign. Earlier this year, complaints arose about his meetings with congressional communications aides.
World leaders, military chiefs and Hollywood have painted Kim Jong Un as an unhinged maniac. North Korea watchers said this is not just wrong but also risks a dangerous miscalculation.
A Pennsylvania team, led by four sci-fi-loving siblings, built a tricorder-style device that takes blood pressure and diagnoses diabetes at home. They made it to the finals of the XPrize competition and face a team backed by a Taiwanese cellphone giant.
The movie star and former governor of California decided to use an "evil and stupid" comment as a teachable moment, and strongly urged the person who said it to make different life choices.
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In his new Netflix specials, "The Age of Spin" and "Deep in the Heart of Texas," Chappelle offers unique views on celebrity, personal politics and associated moral dilemmas.
NCAA Tournament It was practically a home game for the Jayhawks, but the Ducks couldn’t have cared less as they rolled to a 74-60 win that gave Oregon its first berth in the Final Four since 1939.
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Fiat Chrysler took a good idea and made it much better with the 2017 Jeep Compass Trail Hawk 4x4.
Don’t denigrate their spouse or offer unsolicited advice. Just listen and lend a hand.
People of color are often asked to lead training on cultural sensitivity. Isn't there a better way?
