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President Donald Trump arrives at the White House on Feb. 6 after spending the weekend in Florida. In many ways, his first 50 days match those of other recent presidents. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

In Abrupt Reversal, Trump Fires Cruise Missiles at Syria

By John T. Bennett
Posted April 6, 2017 at 11:49pm
King Abdullah II of Jordan listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a joint press conference at the White House on Wednesday. (John T. Bennett/CQ Roll Call)

Trump Seems Increasingly Resigned to US Action in Syria

By John T. Bennett
Posted April 6, 2017 at 4:09pm
Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn has reportedly asked for immunity in return for his testimony into alleged Russian meddling in U.S. elections. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Trump Again Veers Into House, Senate Intel Investigators’ Lane

By John T. Bennett
Posted March 31, 2017 at 8:26am
House Armed Services Chairman Mac Thornberry has said a full-year continuing resolution could have “real consequences” for the U.S. military. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Armed Forces Say Yearlong CR Spells Danger

By John M. Donnelly
Posted March 29, 2017 at 12:49pm
Defense Secretary James Mattis says soft power is key to defeating terrorists abroad. ( Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Pentagon Leaders Say Soft Power Central to ISIS Strategy

By Megan Scully
Posted March 23, 2017 at 11:58am
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., probably didn't appreciate President Donald Trump trash-talking his alma mater, the University of Louisville, for losing in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

$30 Billion Defense Supplemental Duplicates Spending

By John M. Donnelly
Posted March 21, 2017 at 12:00pm
FBI Director James B. Comey, center, and National Security Agency Director Michael S. Rogers arrive to testify at the House Intelligence Committee hearing on Monday. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

GOP Warns Comey About Cloud Over Trumpland

By John T. Bennett
Posted March 20, 2017 at 5:34pm
Brian Schatz, whose state of Hawaii is the No. 3 recipient of per-capita defense spending, says there must be parity in domestic spending to go with any boost to national security programs. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Trump Defense Boost Would Mean Big Gains for Some States

By Kellie Mejdrich
Posted March 20, 2017 at 12:57pm
Trump holds a joint press conference with Merkel in the East Room of the White House on Friday. He appeared to repeat his claim that for President Obama tapped his phones, and said Republicans are coming together around a health care overhaul bill. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Trump Defiant on Alleged Phone Tapping, Upbeat on Health Bill

By John T. Bennett
Posted March 17, 2017 at 4:40pm
A president’s budget sets the tone, direction and parameters of the debate over government operations and Republicans in Congress will be hard-pressed to go against a president of their own party, Allen writes. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Opinion: This Budget Isn’t Dead on Arrival

By Jonathan Allen
Posted March 17, 2017 at 10:56am