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Ballroom, library, airport: Trump aims to leave his mark

Ballroom, library, airport: Trump aims to leave his mark

While returning to Washington from Florida aboard Air Force One on Sunday, President Donald Trump chatted with journalists for a few minutes about the Iran war. But then he abruptly pulled out large color images of the ballroom he is building on the East Wing of the White House, and

On Iran, Trump executes his most spectacular U-turn yet

On Iran, Trump executes his most spectacular U-turn yet

International markets and the world at large have grown used to US President Donald Trump's abrupt reversals, but Monday's about-face on Iran was one of his most spectacular yet. Since returning to power last year, Trump has openly embraced governing "by instinct." On

Vibes war? Trump pitches Iran conflict on 'feeling'

Vibes war? Trump pitches Iran conflict on 'feeling'

Donald Trump has plunged the United States into its most significant conflict in decades over a "feeling." It's not his political opponents saying this, but the White House itself. Throughout the first week of the war with Iran, the US president has prioritized impulse and emotion

Tug of war: how US presidents battle Congress for military powers

Tug of war: how US presidents battle Congress for military powers

Donald Trump's unleashing of operation "Epic Fury" against Iran has once more underscored the long and bitter struggle between US presidents and Congress over who has the power to decide on foreign military action. In his video address announcing "major combat" with the Islamic

Trump, once unstoppable, hits snag after snag ahead of major US address

Trump, once unstoppable, hits snag after snag ahead of major US address

For a year, Donald Trump has governed the United States with little standing in his way. Now, as the president prepares for his State of the Union address on Tuesday, he's weighed down with Supreme Court reversals on tariffs, souring public opinion on his immigration crackdown and mounting