No US-Russia cyber unit without Trump notifying Congress, bill says – Reuters

Reuters No US-Russia cyber unit without Trump notifying Congress, bill saysReuters(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump would be required to notify U.S. lawmakers before creating a joint U.S.-Russia cyber security unit – an idea that has drawn criticism across the political spectrum – under legislation advancing in Congress. The …Senate bill bans Trump from establishing joint cyber unit with RussiaPress TV all 6 news articles » us congress – Google News

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As tax debate heats up, US Republicans tweak business interest plan – Business Insider

New York Magazine As tax debate heats up, US Republicans tweak business interest planBusiness InsiderWASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) – Congressional Republicans, seeking to address the complaints of small businesses, are floating changes to their controversial proposal to eliminate business tax deductions for debt interest payments, business lobbyists …GOP Mulls Paying for Tax Cuts Through Shameless LyingNew York Magazine Republicans Mulling Plan to Hide the QuatloosMother JonesPro-GOP group launches radio ads urging three NY Republicans to pass tax reformAuburn Citizen (blog)all 12 news articles » us republicans – Google News

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Trump says he is willing to ‘close government’ to build Mexico wall – BBC News

NEWS.com.au Trump says he is willing to 'close government' to build Mexico wallBBC NewsDonald Trump says he will close down the US government if necessary to build his wall along the Mexico border. The president told supporters at a "Make America Great Again" rally in Phoenix, Arizona, that the opposition Democrats were being …'Not fit to be president': Ex-spy chief lashes Trump after 'divisive' rallyNEWS.com.au US President Donald Trump pledges again to build wall, hits out at mediaStuff.co.nzTrump paints himself as the real victim of Charlottesville in angry speechThe GuardianThe Daily…

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McConnell, in Private, Doubts if Trump Can Save Presidency – New York Times

The Independent McConnell, in Private, Doubts if Trump Can Save PresidencyNew York TimesAngry phone calls and private badmouthing have devolved into open conflict, with the president threatening to oppose Republican senators who cross him, and Mr. McConnell mobilizing to their defense. The rupture between Mr. Trump and Mr. McConnell …Republican leader Mitch McConnell 'doubts whether Trump can salvage his administration'The Independent Kentucky Survey Results – Our Lives On The LineOur Lives On The LineMcConnell undercuts Trump's claim: 'Most news is not fake'Politicoall 196 news articles » us republicans – Google News

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Trump calls out Pakistan, India as he pledges to ‘fight to win’ in Afghanistan – CNN

New York Times Trump calls out Pakistan, India as he pledges to 'fight to win' in AfghanistanCNNPakistan was designated a major US non-NATO ally by President George W Bush in 2004, in recognition for Islamabad's contributions to the anti-al Qaeda fight, but relations between Washington and Islamabad have long been strained over Afghanistan.Trump Sets US Strategy but No 'Blank Check' for Afghan WarNew York Times President Trump Says the US Will Stay in Afghanistan, but America's Next Steps Remain UnclearTIMEUS President Trump: US will not pull out of AfghanistanThe Jerusalem…

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Democrats: Trump has no Afghanistan strategy – CNN

CNN Democrats: Trump has no Afghanistan strategyCNNDemocrats argued Trump was proposing an open-ended commitment with no exit strategy or ceiling on US troops there. "Tonight, the President said he knew what he was getting into and had a plan to go forward. Clearly, he did not," House minority leader …Afghan leaders, Taliban react to Trump's new war planCBS News Trump's speech on Afghanistan has Nebraska and Iowa Republicans, Democrats awaiting the detailsOmaha World-HeraldTRUMP: My instinct was to pull out of Afghanistan — here's why I changed my mindBusiness InsiderWashington Post –Politico –YNaijaall 1,846…

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