McConnell Says Democrats’ Glee on Debt Limit Deal Was Premature – New York Times

New York Times McConnell Says Democrats' Glee on Debt Limit Deal Was PrematureNew York TimesThat will delay the need for another increase in the debt limit well beyond the December deadline that Democrats have been trumpeting as their big moment of leverage. And Mr. McConnell said he did so over the objections of Senator Chuck Schumer of New …Readers' best reactions: President Trump reaches across the aisleUSA TODAY Trump's sudden turn toward Democrats: Impulsive, wily or both?Miami HeraldTrump's Turn To Democrats Poses Fresh Challenge To His Loyal BaseWGCU NewsHITC –Tufts Daily –Washington Postall…

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Allies for 67 Years, US and South Korea Split Over North Korea – New York Times

New York Times Allies for 67 Years, US and South Korea Split Over North KoreaNew York Timesin dealing with North Korea, casting aside the push by the new South Korean president, Moon Jae-in, to hold talks with the North. On Saturday, he threatened to withdraw the United States from a five-year-old free trade agreement with South Korea over …Trump provides "conceptual approval" for South Korea to purchase US military weaponsCBS News Trump agrees 'in principle' to scrap South Korean warhead weight limit: White HouseReutersPresident Trump says 'we'll see' when asked…

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Right and Left on the Fractures in the Republican Party between President Trump and Congressional Leaders – New York Times

New York Times Right and Left on the Fractures in the Republican Party between President Trump and Congressional LeadersNew York TimesThat's why we have scoured the internet for political writing from the right and left that you might not have seen. Has this series exposed you to new ideas? Tell us how. Email us at ourpicks@nytimes.com. For an archive of all the Partisan Writing … us politics – Google News

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Trump Fences Himself In With Border Wall Spending Threat – New York Times

Washington Examiner Trump Fences Himself In With Border Wall Spending ThreatNew York TimesWASHINGTON — President Trump handed Democrats a gift this week with his vow to shut down the government if he doesn't soon get money for his border wall. Democrats may be only too happy to let him follow through on his threat since it will now be easy …Four ways Trump could force Congress to either fund the wall or shut down the US governmentQuartz Democrats rip Trump's government shutdown threat for 'immoral' border wallWashington ExaminerConflict between Trump and…

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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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