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close New poll: Most voters say President Trump is responsible for the partial government shutdown Laura Ingraham, the host of Fox News’ "The Ingraham Angle," called out President Trump for delaying his State of the Union address until after the partial government shutdown is over. She called Trump's move a "bad decision" and said that she would give a series of three speeches as an alternative. She said she’d give the first speech in Detroit, the second at the border and a third at Ellis Island. "Bad decision by @potus," she tweeted. "Go to America and give the nation a...

Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader, told President Trump this past week that Judges Raymond M. Kethledge and Thomas M. Hardiman presented the fewest obvious obstacles to being confirmed to replace Justice Anthony M. Kennedy on the Supreme Court, according to Republican officials briefed on the conversation. While careful not to directly make the case for any would-be justice, Mr. McConnell made clear in multiple phone calls with Mr. Trump and the White House counsel, Donald F. McGahn II, that the lengthy paper trail of another top contender, Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, would pose difficulties for his confirmation. Mr. McConnell...

Sebastian Gorka is resigning his post as Deputy Assistant to President Trump, multiple sources familiar with the situation have told The Federalist. In a blunt resignation letter, the national security and counterterrorism expert expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of the Trump administration. “[G]iven recent events, it is clear to me that forces that do not support the MAGA promise are – for now – ascendant within the White House,” Gorka wrote. “As a result, the best and most effective way I can support you, Mr. President, is from outside the People’s House.” Gorka’s letter expressed unhappiness with the direction...

Dina Powell is Donald Trump’s new Deputy National Security Advisor. Powell is also close friends with Valerie Jarrett and Huma Abedin. In 2013, Powell dined with Abedin and the wife of wealthy Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. Also present was Jenna Bush Hager, the daughter of George W. Bush and Arianna Huffington. In a photo taken of the group, Abedin and Powell are standing next to one another. Abedin’s hand is seen resting comfortably on Powell’s waist, via New York Social Diary...