August 2, 2017
8:53 pm

US President Donald Trump makes an announcement on immigration at the White House in Washington, DC, on August 2, 2017. (Jim Watson/AFP)

Trump signs ‘flawed’ bill leveling sanctions on Russia, Iran

President says measure will make dealing with international community tougher, but lawmakers celebrate passage

By VIVIAN SALAMA

August 1, 2017
11:32 am

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly appears at event where US President Donald Trump was to bestow the Medal of Honor to retired Army medic James McCloughan during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on July 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Kelly flexes muscles on first day on the job at White House

Not afraid to challenge Trump, new chief of staff to bring ‘structure, discipline and strength,’ spokesperson says

By VIVIAN SALAMA and Jill Colvin

July 21, 2017
1:31 am

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence walk with Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, center, to begin greeting military personnel during their visit to the Pentagon, Thursday, July 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump, Mattis: US winning fight against Islamic State

‘We’re winning. They’re losing. How’s that?’ says upbeat defense chief, hours after president says terror group ‘falling fast’

By Matthew Daly and VIVIAN SALAMA

July 20, 2017
9:02 am

In this photo provided by German government, US President Donald Trump (L) shakes hand with Russian President Vladimir Putin before the first working session of the G-20 summit in Hamburg, Germany. (Steffen Kugler/Presse- und Informationsamt der Bundesregierung via AP)

Trump’s embrace of Russia has top advisers fretting

US officials ‘dumbfounded’ by president’s stance toward Putin, with McMaster criticizing boss to foreign counterparts

By VIVIAN SALAMA

July 19, 2017
6:14 am

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 Summit at the G20 Summit, Friday, July 7, 2017, in Hamburg. (AP/Evan Vucci)

White House reveals additional Trump-Putin meeting

Russian and US presidents said to hold discussion for close to an hour; Trump derides ‘sick’ story and aides say informal parlay was run-of-the-mill

By VIVIAN SALAMA and Jill Colvin

July 13, 2017
10:28 pm

French President Emmanuel Macron (R) shakes hands with US President Donald Trump (L) during a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris on July 13, 2017. (AFP Photo/Pool/Alain Jocard)

Macron: Talks with Trump are ‘obvious and indispensable’

Speaking alongside French president, Merkel says despite differences with US leader, the ‘ability to speak is of course important’

By VIVIAN SALAMA

July 13, 2017
11:20 am

US President Donald Trump (L) and French President Emmanuel Macron shaking hands at the US ambassador's residence in Brussels, May 25, 2017. (AFP Photo/Mandel Ngan)

Trump lands in Paris to talk Syria, counterrorism

Close on national security, opposed on trade and climate change, Trump and Macron expected to seek common ground

By VIVIAN SALAMA

July 12, 2017
11:51 pm

In this June 28, 2017 photo, US President Donald Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump heads to Paris, forgetting skittish ‘friend’ Jim

On campaign trail, US president told anecdote of France-averse friend to stress dangers of terrorism in Europe, but mystery man has yet to emerge

By VIVIAN SALAMA

July 8, 2017
4:47 am

US President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany, on July 7, 2017. (AFP Photo/Saul Loeb)

Israel, Jordan part of new US-Russia Syria ceasefire deal

Washington and Moscow finalize accord on cessation of hostilities in country’s southwest, with nod from Jerusalem, Amman

By Josh Lederman, VIVIAN SALAMA and Ken Thomas

July 7, 2017
8:19 pm

Israel, Jordan part of new, developing US-Russia deal on Syria ceasefire

Washington and Moscow finalizing accord on cessation of hostilities in country’s southwest, with nod from Jerusalem, Amman

By VIVIAN SALAMA, Josh Lederman and Ken Thomas

June 26, 2017
8:02 pm

US President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, January 27, 2017. (AP/Evan Vucci)

Trump eager for big meeting with Putin, but some advisers wary

State Department and National Security Council prefer a more cautious attitude in light of allegations that Moscow meddled with presidential elections

By VIVIAN SALAMA

June 26, 2017
1:20 pm

This combination of pictures shows Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, delivering a speech at the Kremlin in Moscow on December 8, 2016; and then US president-elect Donald Trump, right, at the DeltaPlex Arena, December 9, 2016 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (AFP)

Trump eager for big meeting with Putin but some advisers wary

Despite American president’s enthusiasm, administration officials say US must maintain distance when 2 leaders are in Germany next month

By VIVIAN SALAMA

June 25, 2017
12:43 am

President Donald Trump, left, with senior adviser Jared Kushner during a meeting in Rome with Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni of Italy, May 24, 2017. (Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images)

Tale of 2 princes: Trump, Saudi king rely on son, son-in-law

Both president and monarch prefer to receive key support and advice from within the family

By Aya Batrawy and VIVIAN SALAMA

June 23, 2017
5:01 am

US President Donald Trump speaks at a rally on June 21, 2017, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (AFP PHOTO / Nicholas Kamm)

Trump publicly doubting that Russia meddled in election

US president at odds with his intel chiefs; questions why Obama administration didn’t put halt to hacking; slams ‘big Dem scam’

By VIVIAN SALAMA

May 31, 2017
4:44 am

US President Donald Trump speaks on the phone with Russia's President Vladimir Putin from the Oval Office of the White House on January 28, 2017. (AFP/Mandel Ngan)

Trump to world leaders: Call me on my cellphone

President gives his mobile number to heads of state, urging direct calls and raising security and secrecy concerns, officials say

By VIVIAN SALAMA

Writer: VIVIAN SALAMA

Trump signs ‘flawed’ bill leveling sanctions on Russia, Iran

President says measure will make dealing with international community tougher, but lawmakers celebrate passage

Kelly flexes muscles on first day on the job at White House

Not afraid to challenge Trump, new chief of staff to bring ‘structure, discipline and strength,’ spokesperson says

Trump, Mattis: US winning fight against Islamic State

‘We’re winning. They’re losing. How’s that?’ says upbeat defense chief, hours after president says terror group ‘falling fast’

Trump’s embrace of Russia has top advisers fretting

US officials ‘dumbfounded’ by president’s stance toward Putin, with McMaster criticizing boss to foreign counterparts

White House reveals additional Trump-Putin meeting

Russian and US presidents said to hold discussion for close to an hour; Trump derides ‘sick’ story and aides say informal parlay was run-of-the-mill

Macron: Talks with Trump are ‘obvious and indispensable’

Speaking alongside French president, Merkel says despite differences with US leader, the ‘ability to speak is of course important’

Trump lands in Paris to talk Syria, counterrorism

Close on national security, opposed on trade and climate change, Trump and Macron expected to seek common ground

Trump heads to Paris, forgetting skittish ‘friend’ Jim

On campaign trail, US president told anecdote of France-averse friend to stress dangers of terrorism in Europe, but mystery man has yet to emerge

Israel, Jordan part of new US-Russia Syria ceasefire deal

Washington and Moscow finalize accord on cessation of hostilities in country’s southwest, with nod from Jerusalem, Amman

Israel, Jordan part of new, developing US-Russia deal on Syria ceasefire

Washington and Moscow finalizing accord on cessation of hostilities in country’s southwest, with nod from Jerusalem, Amman

Trump eager for big meeting with Putin, but some advisers wary

State Department and National Security Council prefer a more cautious attitude in light of allegations that Moscow meddled with presidential elections

Trump eager for big meeting with Putin but some advisers wary

Despite American president’s enthusiasm, administration officials say US must maintain distance when 2 leaders are in Germany next month

Tale of 2 princes: Trump, Saudi king rely on son, son-in-law

Both president and monarch prefer to receive key support and advice from within the family

Trump publicly doubting that Russia meddled in election

US president at odds with his intel chiefs; questions why Obama administration didn’t put halt to hacking; slams ‘big Dem scam’

Trump to world leaders: Call me on my cellphone

President gives his mobile number to heads of state, urging direct calls and raising security and secrecy concerns, officials say

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