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Trump Administration Archive

Archives for December 2017

Politics
2017, as seen through President Trump’s tweets2017, as seen through President Trump’s tweets
Politics

A look back at what Trump said — and sometimes conspicuously didn’t say — on Twitter.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
Why some Palestinians choose to work in Israeli settlementsWhy some Palestinians choose to work in Israeli settlements
World Politics

It’s because the occupation makes finding other jobs really, really hard.

By Miriam Berger
Trump Administration
This is what happened when a reporter politely asked Rex Tillerson if he was resigningThis is what happened when a reporter politely asked Rex Tillerson if he was resigning
Trump Administration

“Bonjour, Monsieur Secretary.”

By Yochi Dreazen
Politics
Many conservatives are downright relieved that Roy Moore lostMany conservatives are downright relieved that Roy Moore lost
Politics

“Take a big bow, Steve Bannon. You’ve done the impossible.”

By Jane Coaston
Politics
9 legal experts on why Trump Jr. can’t hide behind attorney-client privilege9 legal experts on why Trump Jr. can’t hide behind attorney-client privilege
Politics

“A lawyer isn’t a walking cone of silence.”

By Sean Illing
Politics
Trump’s plan to declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel will derail decades of US diplomacyTrump’s plan to declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel will derail decades of US diplomacy
Politics

An embassy move is on hold, but the president plans to declare Jerusalem the capital on Wednesday.

By Sarah Wildman
Politics
“I’m confident Flynn is singing like a bird to Mueller.”“I’m confident Flynn is singing like a bird to Mueller.”
Politics

9 legal experts on what Flynn’s plea deal means for Trump

By Sean Illing