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Democrat Sets Final Deadline for Trump Tax Returns

The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee set April 23 as the final deadline for the IRS to deliver President Trump’s tax returns. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin called the new deadline ‘arbitrary.’

Trump Revives Idea to Send Migrants to ‘Sanctuary Cities’

President Trump revived an idea of relocating detained immigrants to so-called sanctuary cities, signaling he is considering previously discarded options amid his growing frustration over the flow of Central American families seeking asylum at the southern U.S. border. 2331

Indictment Marks Dramatic Turn for Well-Connected Democratic Attorney

The indictment of former Obama White House counsel Greg Craig on charges related to foreign work marks a stunning turn in a legal career that has spanned decades.

Pelosi Solidifies Her Standing With House Democrats

Nancy Pelosi has had to contend with lots of issues during her first three months as House speaker. What it appears she no longer has to deal with, is doubt within her own ranks about her suitability for the job.

Surprised on a Daily Basis: Senate GOP’s Bond With Trump Is Fraying

As the split Congress hits its 100-day mark, a disconnect has emerged between the White House and Senate Republicans that threatens what had been a solid pact during the first two years of Trump’s presidency.

U.S. Moves to Accelerate 5G Rollout in Race With China

President Trump touted U.S. progress in the race to next-generation 5G wireless infrastructure—pushing back against critics who contend China is inching ahead—as his administration unveiled initiatives designed to advance the networks’ rollout.

Biden Navigates Complaints About Touching as 2020 Spotlight Looms

Joe Biden is navigating a new political landscape established during the #MeToo movement, but his recent response to complaints from women that he violated their personal space could alienate voters he may need for a possible presidential bid. 100