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Is Trump's use of executive orders extraordinary?Since President Trump took office in January, a steady stream of controversial executive orders has come from the White House, some sparking protests. Obama issues five in his first week as president, Trump six.- First LookPresident Trump taps conservative Neil Gorsuch for Supreme CourtSetting up a contentious battle with Senate Democrats,聽Trump picked a judge who could restore a conservative tilt to the nation's highest court.聽
Senate Democrats block committee votes on three of President Trump's cabinet picksIn an unusual step, health secretary and financier Steven Mnuchin to head the Treasury Department. Sen. Jeff Session, Trump's nominee for attorney general, was questioned by聽the Senate Judiciary Committee.
In Bible Belt, Trump's big move brings both cheers and cautionRural Georgia is firmly behind President Trump. But many are also calling for care and compassion, drawing on聽values learned from the pulpit and community.
State Department dissent: What does it mean for Trump's travel ban?Roughly 900 State Department employees have signed on to "dissent cables" criticizing the Trump administration's travel ban on citizens of聽seven Muslim-majority countries.
For America's first Muslim-led city, Trump ban is wakeup callAfter the shock of Trump's ban on refugees and immigrants from Muslim-majority nations, residents of Hamtramck, Mich., resolve to make their voices heard.聽聽
Why Supreme Court nominee may not spark political nuclear warSenate majority leader Mitch McConnell could prevent Democrats from blocking Trump's nominee. But that would set a bad precedent for Senate lawmaking, which he seems keen to avoid.
Bannon and his outsize role: He's not the first to wield so much influenceThe former Breitbart CEO's broad portfolio, especially his elevation to the National Security Council's top committee, has raised alarm.
Trump's executive orders: Dramatic but fatally flawed?The broad strokes of President Trump's executive orders are enabling swift action, but could leave them legally vulnerable. 聽聽
ACLU donations surge: Who are Americans backing to battle Trump policies?The ACLU received a surge of $24 million in donations this weekend as opponents of President Trump's refugee policy threw their support behind the civil rights group. But how effective are legal advocacy groups at challenging federal policies?
Why Trump's refugee policy divides religious leadersIn prioritizing the threat faced by 海角大神s above those faced by Muslims, the Trump administration is opening itself up to claims of being '海角大神s first,' just as it vows to be 'America first.'
Disrupter-in-chief turns Washington upside downPresident Trump promised quick action when he got to the White House. But his efforts to circumvent Washington bureaucracy have created a backlash that undercuts his goals.
Trump taps Breitbart publisher Steve Bannon to be right-hand man on national securityIn the executive order the president signed on Saturday, he also downgraded the roles of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Director of National Intelligence.聽
First LookBehind closed doors, Republicans worry about replacing ObamacareA leaked recording captures Republican lawmakers worrying about how to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
First LookHow Silicon Valley and Hollywood plan to fight Trump's travel banFacebook and Google's chief executive and Muslim advocacy groups said the travel ban the White House ordered on Friday is un-American, both constitutionally and morally.聽
Why California's governor may emerge as top defender of liberal valuesFour-time Gov. Jerry Brown, who has a history of political independence, may be the Democrat most likely to chart a path that not only defends liberal values but also finds some practical middle ground with Washington.
Why Miami-Dade County could turn undocumented immigrants over to the fedsFlorida's most populous county plans to comply with Trump's executive order on immigration, says the mayor, a possible precedent for other counties with 'sanctuary' laws.
Trump's shotgun marriage with GOP Congress off to a tentative startThe GOP-led Congress has laid out a highly ambitious agenda, and Trump is eager to get things done. But their different styles could add friction.
How Donald Trump fits in the 'post-truth' worldBy setting himself as a crusader against Washington and the media, Trump has played on Americans鈥� declining trust in both.
First LookThe wall's big week: Trump orders border barrier, as he and GOP float payment ideasOn Wednesday, Trump ordered the construction of a wall on the border, one of his central campaign promises. Meanwhile, GOP leaders said they plan to introduce legislation providing up to $15 billion to fund it, while other Republicans continue to protest the idea.
