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October 26, 2017
President Donald Trump's administration is spending $1.75 million dollars on new furniture and redecorating for the Oval Office and other executive office spaces, according to a new NBC News report.
September 14, 2017
Hillary Clinton clapped back at President Trump's criticism of her new book on Thursday, suggesting he should try her children's book, "It Takes A Village," instead.
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"If you didn't like that book, try this one — some good lessons in here about working together to solve problems," Clinton tweeted. "Happy to send a copy."
July 07, 2017
President Donald Trump and the first lady of Poland shared an awkward moment on stage in Warsaw on Thursday when the first lady appeared to reject Trump's attempt at a handshake.
June 19, 2017
President Donald Trump welcomed Panama President Juan Carlos Varela to the White House on Monday and caught himself in an awkward exchange during their media availability.
April 26, 2017
TIME 100 honoree and Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez isn't holding any punches when it comes to President Donald Trump.
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Perez called Trump's first 100 days an "abysmal failure," describing his time in office to AOL News as "chaos, carnage, divisiveness."
April 26, 2017
As President Donald Trump's 100th day in office grows closer, his overall job approval ratings continue to sink.
A new poll conducted by AOL News found that a majority of people surveyed disapprove of the way Trump has handled his job in the first 100 days of his presidency.
April 19, 2017
As tensions continue to mount between North Korea and the United States, many Americans are increasingly concerned that the Asian nation could attack.
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A new poll conducted by AOL News found six out of 10 people are at least somewhat concerned that North Korea may attack U.S. soil.
March 22, 2017
President Donald Trump threatened lawmakers on Tuesday, warning them that they could lose reelection if they refused to vote for the bill repealing Obamacare, but a new poll shows the new legislation isn't as popular as the law it's replacing.
March 20, 2017
The White House quickly responded after FBI Director James Comey confirmed on Monday his agency had launched a criminal investigation into the alleged Russian involvement in the 2016 election, saying "nothing has changed."
March 09, 2017
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday he doesn't expect Mexico to pay for the wall that President Trump has been promising along America's southern border.
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The GOP was asked if he thinks Mexico will pay for the wall during an interview with Politico -- to which he flatly responded, "Uh, no."
January 24, 2017
The White House doubled down on Tuesday, defending President Donald Trump's claim that millions of people committed voter fraud in the November election, even though this claim has largely been debunked.
January 11, 2017
President-elect Donald Trump refused to release his tax returns yet again on Wednesday during a tense exchange with a reporter during his first press conference in nearly six months.
December 29, 2016
President Obama has again been named the nation's most admired man. This is the 9th consecutive year participants in the annual Gallup poll have placed him at the top.
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That puts Obama not far behind Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was bestowed the honor a record 12 times. Donald Trump landed in 2nd place for the second year in a row.
December 13, 2016
In a year that has been a roller coaster of ups and downs, one story has dominated them all -- Donald Trump's incredible election win.
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The billionaire businessman defied the odds and best predictions of all the political prognosticators as he bested 15 opponents during the Republican primary. Trump then defeated former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the most stunning election upset in modern history to become the next president of the United States.
November 01, 2016
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama greeted trick-or-treaters Monday afternoon at the White House as part of their annual Halloween festivities.
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The first couple was all smiles as they greeted local and military children and their families, and even showed off a few dance moves to Michael Jackson's "Thriller."
October 10, 2016
House Speaker Paul Ryan announced Monday that he will no longer defend or campaign for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Ryan canceled a scheduled appearance with the GOP candidate on Saturday after a 2005 videotape of Trump making lewd comments about women surfaced. Trump can be heard talking about his attempt to seduce a married woman, as well as kissing and touching women without their consent on the recording.
September 27, 2016
Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton took the stage on Monday night for the first presidential debate, and viewers were quick to weigh in with their thoughts on which candidate was winning.
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According to a poll conducted on AOL.com during the debate, Clinton was the winner. Of respondents who voted during the debate, 55.4 percent said Clinton won, while 44.6 named Trump.
April 12, 2016
Hillary Clinton spoke in New York City Tuesday morning as part of an event marking this year's Equal Pay Day.
The front-runner for the Democratic nomination participated in the Glassdoor Pay Equality Roundtable and took on America's gender wage gap by addressing what the country needs to do to close it. Equal Pay Day is held on the date each year that women's earnings catch up to men's previous year's income.
March 18, 2016
Mitt Romney revealed Friday he plans to vote for Republican candidate Ted Cruz in Utah's caucuses Tuesday.
The 2012 Republican presidential candidate, who owns a home in Holladay, encouraged voters to vote for the Texas senator, in an effort to block Trump from winning.
March 15, 2016
Florida election officials reassured voters Tuesday that Republican front-runner Donald Trump was not left off any ballots.
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According to ABC News, Florida's Secretary of State Ken Detzner sent out a statement Tuesday, confirming Trump was not left off any ballots.