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US officials: Mattis was livid today about Syria before meeting with Trump
CNN Top Stories
 

Trump supporters' anger at his 'retreat' on border wall - BBC World

Conservatives slam Trump for not getting his border wall from Congress - NBC Top Stories

Congress works to avert shutdown but still no money for Trump wall - Reuters Top Stories

Defending Syria Withdrawal, Trump Says U.S. Should Not Be ?Policeman of the Middle East? - NYTimes US

Trump turns on Lindsey Graham over Syria pullout criticism - Fox News Top Stories

Sen. Graham: Mattis thinks 'the job in Syria is not yet done' despite Trump's order to withdraw troops - CNN Top Stories

Border wall GoFundMe sums up Trump presidency - CNN Top Stories

GOP divided over Trump withdrawing troops from Syria - CBS Top Stories

Trump demands wall funding, increasing threat of U.S. government shutdown - Reuters US News

Trump demands wall funding, increasing threat of U.S. government shutdown - Reuters Top Stories

Analysis: Why Donald Trump changed his mind on the border wall (HINT: It has to do with Fox News) - CNN Top Stories

Trump fires back at Sen. Graham with accusation he's 'against' saving U.S. lives in Syria - USA Today Top Stories

Trump says Dems can support wall if he calls it this - CNN Top Stories

In Syria withdrawal, Trump discards advice from allies and officials - CNN World News

Giuliani: 'I was wrong' to say Trump hadn't signed letter of intent for Trump Tower Moscow - CNN Top Stories

Trump reversal on Syria policy means big gains for Iran - USA Today Top Stories

FOX NEWS FIRST: Trump supporters frustrated over border wall roadblocks; Obama Attorney General Lynch grilled - Fox News Top Stories

FOX NEWS FIRST: Trump supporters frustrated over border wall roadblocks; Obama Attorney General Lynch grilled - Fox News US

Trump's withdrawal from Syria is victory for Iran and Russia, experts say - NBC World News

Senators blast Trump Syria troop pullout - USA Today Top Stories

Graham: Trump's Syria withdrawal a 'stain on the honor of the United States' - CNN Top Stories

Will Trump sign a short-term budget deal that doesn't include border wall funding? - Fox News Top Stories

Trump Foundation dissolves, but Trump abuses and pursuit of personal gain live on - USA Today Top Stories

Russia's Putin agrees with Trump that Islamic State defeated in Syria - Reuters World News

UK had been talking with U.S. for days on Trump Syria withdrawal: PM May's spokesman - Reuters World News

Putin backs Trump decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria - CBS World

US troops prepare to withdraw from Syria after Trump declares victory over ISIS - Fox News Top Stories

"Assad has won," Ian Bremmer says, as Trump withdraws U.S. troops from Syria - CBS World

Trump faces criticism from Republicans for Syria troop withdrawal - CBS US

Russia's Putin warns over nuclear war, backs Trump on Syria troop withdrawal - USA Today Top Stories

US troops prepare to withdraw from Syria after Trump declare - Fox News Top Stories

Thursday US briefing: Trump allies condemn Syria withdrawal 'blunder' - The Guardian World News

Defense Secretary Mattis To Retire In February, Trump Says, Amid Syria Tension - NPR News

Donald Trump's Syria withdrawal could reverberate for years - The Guardian World News

Founder of viral fundraiser for Trump's border wall has questionable news past - NBC Top Stories

Vet raising millions for Trump's border wall in GoFundMe campaign - CBS Top Stories

House moves to vote on spending bill with border wall funds, Trump defends risking shutdown - NBC Top Stories

Mattis tried to change Trump's mind on Syria before resigning - CNN Top Stories

US officials: Mattis was livid today about Syria before meeting with Trump - CNN Top Stories

Veteran raising millions on GoFundMe for Trump's border wall - CBS Top Stories

U.S. government shutdown looms as House passes wall funds for Trump - Reuters US News

Putin defends Trump's decision to withdraw troops from Syria - CBS Top Stories

House passes stopgap funding bill with $5 billion for Trump's border wall - NBC Top Stories

Trump urges Congress to add funding for wall to spending bill as shutdown deadline looms - Fox News Top Stories

U.S. government shutdown looms after Trump insists on wall funding - Reuters Top Stories

U.S. government shutdown looms after Trump insists on wall funding - Reuters US News

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis leaving his job after clash with Trump over Syria - USA Today Top Stories

Judge signs off on shutdown of Trump Foundation after ?pattern of illegality? - The Guardian US News

Trump thanks Albania for expelling Iranian diplomats - Fox News World

Trump thanks Albania for expelling Iranian diplomats - Fox News Top Stories

Trump declares victory over ISIS in Syria, orders US troops out: Is it the right move? - Fox News Top Stories

How Is The World Reacting To Trump's Decision To Withdraw From Syria? - NPR News

Trump attorney general pick Barr criticized Mueller inquiry in memo ? report - The Guardian US News

Trump administration puts squeeze on food stamps recipients - The Guardian US News

The 41 most unreal Trump quotes of 2018 - CNN Top Stories

U.S. defense chief Mattis quits after clashing with Trump on policies - Reuters Top Stories

White House throws government funding deal into doubt, says Trump ?does not want to go further without border security? - Fox News Top Stories

Trump Administration Will Send Asylum-Seekers To Mexico While Claims Are Processed - NPR News

House Freedom Caucus Chair Rep. Mark Meadows leading the charge for President Trump to veto the stopgap spending bill - Fox News Top Stories

Trump administration moves to tighten food stamp rules - Fox News Top Stories

Trump expected to sign stopgap spending bill: Republican congressman - Reuters Top Stories

Rosenstein says Trump AG nominee's memo had no impact on Mueller probe - Reuters US News

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' letter to President Trump - Fox News US

Official: Trump may reverse course on avoiding government shutdown - CNN Top Stories

Jim Mattis's resignation letter to Donald Trump ? in full - The Guardian US News

Trump administration moves to impose stricter work requirements for food stamps - NBC Top Stories

Sidestepping Congress, Trump Administration Proposes More Work Rules For Food Stamps - NPR News

Top Democrats accuse Trump of 'plunging the country into chaos' - USA Today Top Stories

Ed Rollins: Mueller's probe was stacked against the president from the start. It's time to let Trump lead - Fox News Top Stories

Mattis says in resignation letter that Trump administration doesn't "align" with his views - CBS Top Stories

Trump called Obama the ?founder of ISIS,? why would he make the same mistake?: Marc Thiessen - Fox News Top Stories

In Syria, Trump must avoid following the Obama model ? Why pull defeat from the jaws of victory? - Fox News Top Stories

Syria, Mattis, Afghanistan, shutdown: Trump ends year in chaos - Reuters Top Stories

Trump sends lawmakers back to drawing board - CBS Top Stories

Trump admin. orders asylum seekers to wait in Mexico - CBS Top Stories

With Trump determined to fund the border wall, what will happen next with Congress? - Fox News Top Stories

Trump's pick for attorney general told DOJ in memo that firing Comey isn't obstruction of justice - CNN Top Stories

Syria, Mattis, Afghanistan, shutdown: Trump ends year in chaos - Reuters US News

Trump conservation pick decried for inexperience and conflicts of interest - The Guardian US News

Trump tariff war with China sends U.S. retailers on buying binge - Reuters Top Stories

Trump plans to make more people work for food stamps - CNN Top Stories

Trump thanks Albania for expelling Iranian diplomats - Washington Post World

U.S. House passes funds for Trump wall; government shutdown looms - Reuters Top Stories

?A sad day for America?: Washington fears a Trump unchecked by Mattis - Washington Post World

On an Eventful Day, Trump Tweets a Video of Himself Singing a Sitcom?s Theme Song - NYTimes US

New Trump administration policy requires asylum-seekers to remain in Mexico, bans US entry - USA Today Top Stories

Trump administration takes another step toward oil drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - Washington Post US

Trump administration orders Pentagon to draw up Afghan troop withdrawal plans - NBC World News

Trump Administration to Lift Sanctions on Russian Oligarch?s Companies - NY Times World

They Are Suing Trump and Fear Retaliation. A Judge Rules They Can Stay Anonymous for Now. - NYTimes US

Republicans move to protect Trump from primary challenges - CBS Top Stories

U.S. House passes funds for Trump wall; government shutdown looms - Reuters US News

Syria: World reacts to Trump's decision to pull US troops out - Al Jazeera English

How Trump unexpectedly became the star of criminal justice reform - NBC Top Stories

Eye Opener: Trump invokes fallen soldiers to justify troop withdrawal - CBS US

A triple-amputee military vet raises $2.5 million for Trump?s border wall in four days - Washington Post US

Trump agitating for major military withdrawal from Afghanistan, advisers say - Washington Post World

Is Denaturalization the Next Front in the Trump Administration?s War on Immigration? - NYTimes US

Pentagon chief Mattis quits after clashing with Trump on policies - Reuters Top Stories

Trump signs $867 billion farm bill, tightening rules for food stamp recipients - Fox News Top Stories

The Secretary of Defense says in his resignation letter that his views aren't 'aligned' with President Trump's - CNN Top Stories

Trump?s decision to withdraw from Syria marks a win for Putin - Washington Post World

Trump administration moves closer to opening Alaskan Arctic to drilling - The Guardian US News

Democrats want to use obscure law to grab Donald Trump's tax returns - NBC Top Stories

Trump balks at funding bill, raising odds for U.S. government shutdown - Reuters US News

Ann Coulter criticizes Trump over failing to build the wall, others demanding he stands ground over border security - Fox News Top Stories

Trump holds meeting with House Republicans, will not sign Senate bill funding government over concerns for border securi - Fox News Top Stories

Officials brace for Trump announcement on Afghanistan - CNN Top Stories

U.S. appeals court grants Trump request for halt to emoluments case - Reuters Top Stories

Trump plans 'significant drawdown' of US troops in Afghanistan, senior official says - Fox News Top Stories

Scolding Trump on military judgment, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigns - NBC Top Stories

Defense Secretary James Mattis to retire at the end of February, Trump says - Fox News Top Stories

The Supreme Court asks Trump to weigh in on the Iran government?s refusal to pay families of Beruit bombing victims - Fox News Top Stories

US Defense Secretary Mattis to retire, Trump says - Al Jazeera English

Mattis to step down as Pentagon chief after growing tensions with Trump - LA Times US News

Congress doesn't want to fund the wall. So Trump fans started a GoFundMe drive - LA Times US News

Mattis, in resignation letter, lays bare divide with Trump - Reuters Top Stories

Mattis to step down as defense secretary over differences with Trump - Washington Post World

Defense Secretary James Mattis to retire in February 2019, Trump says - CBS Top Stories

Trump Administration Takes Next Step Toward Oil Lease Sales In Arctic Refuge - NPR News

Trump balks at funding bill, raising odds for U.S. government shutdown - Reuters Top Stories

Raise Your Hand if You Want to Judge Trump - NYTimes US

Political cartoonist reflects on Trump era - CNN Top Stories

Trump Border Demand Threatens to Upend Shutdown Deal - NYTimes US

Cummings seeks wide array of documents as Democrats prepare to step up oversight of Trump administration - Washington Post US

Democrat Rep. Garamendi to President Trump: If you want funding for the border wall you have to show us the plans - Fox News Top Stories

Trump rejects compromise to avoid US government shutdown: Ryan - Al Jazeera English

Trump Administration Says Migrants Seeking Asylum Must Wait in Mexico - NY Times World

GOP lawmakers to meet with Trump amid confusion over short-term funding bill - NBC Top Stories

BuzzFeed wins defamation case related to Trump dossier story - CBS US

Was Trump right to say IS is beaten? - BBC Top Stories

U.S. appeals court grants Trump request for halt to emoluments case - Reuters US News

Defense secretary Jim Mattis to retire in February, Trump says - The Guardian US News

U.S. appeals court backs Trump administration bid to deport some Iraqis - Reuters US News

On the wall, Trump caved first to the 'swamp,' then to the base - NBC Top Stories

Trump?s decision on Syria is worrying allies in Iraq and emboldening opponents - Washington Post World

Trump is right to withdraw US troops from Syria. We've done our job by defeating ISIS. - USA Today Top Stories

Sen. Mazie Hirono on live TV: It's 'bs' if Trump blames Democrats for government shutdown - USA Today Top Stories

Criminal justice bill passes House, heads to President Trump for his signature - USA Today Top Stories

'Are you ruining my life?': Republican senators in disbelief over Trump shutdown threat - CNN Top Stories

BuzzFeed Wins Defamation Lawsuit Filed by Executive Named in Trump Dossier - NYTimes US

Trump 'will not sign' bill to avoid shutdown, says Paul Ryan ? video - The Guardian US News

Rep. Gaetz: House members want a 'more robust fight' to deliver on President Trump's agenda for border security - Fox News Top Stories

Political cartoonist reflects on Trump era - CNN US

Congress scrambles to avert shutdown as Trump weighs options - Reuters Top Stories

Nine U.S. states seek to stop Trump administration's Atlantic oil testing - Reuters US News

Trump flips again: Shutdown back on - Fox News Top Stories

Melania Trump: Attacks on the first lady by the mainstream media in 2018 - Fox News Top Stories

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Gatwick Airport: Army called in amid drone chaos
BBC Top Stories
 

Flights suspended at Britain's Gatwick airport after drones spotted - Reuters World News

UK troops join drone hunt after Gatwick airport shutdown - Al Jazeera English

Gatwick Airport Closes After Drone Is Spotted - NY Times World

Gatwick airport to remain shut after drone reported 'within the last hour': PA - Reuters Top Stories

Gatwick airport to remain shut after drone reported 'within the last hour': PA - Reuters World News

Drones shut London Gatwick airport amid busy holiday period - Fox News Top Stories

Tens of thousands of passengers stranded by Gatwick airport drones - The Guardian World News

British army deploying specialist equipment at Gatwick after drone disruption - Reuters World News

Gatwick Airport in London shut down by mystery drones - Fox News Top Stories

Gatwick Airport shut down by mystery drones with tens of thousands of passengers engulfed in travel chaos - Fox News Top Stories

How did a drone bring Gatwick airport to a standstill? - BBC Top Stories

Eye Opener at 8: Gatwick Airport at standstill due to drones - CBS US

Gatwick cancels all flights on Thursday after drones ground planes: BBC - Reuters Top Stories

Drones Cause Gatwick Airport to Shut Down - NY Times World

Drone sightings wreak havoc at London's Gatwick Airport - CBS Top Stories

Drones shut down Gatwick Airport - CBS Top Stories

Military to be deployed as drones shut down Gatwick Airport - CBS Top Stories

Gatwick cancels all flights on Thursday after drones ground planes: BBC - Reuters World News

Holiday chaos as drones shut London's Gatwick Airport - Fox News Top Stories

Travelers face chaos as drones shut London's Gatwick airport - Fox News Top Stories

Gatwick drones: airport suspends flights after reports of devices - The Guardian World News

British army deploying specialist equipment at Gatwick after drone disruption - Reuters Top Stories

Drones shut London Gatwick airport amid busy holiday period - Washington Post World

Gatwick airport drone disruption - live updates - The Guardian World News

Flying drones cause total shutdown of Gatwick Airport, one of the U.K.'s busiest - USA Today Top Stories

Gatwick Airport disruption: Your questions answered - BBC Top Stories

Passengers face days of delays as drones halt London Gatwick flights - Reuters World News

Gatwick Airport drones: 'Absolute shambles' as flights are cancelled - BBC Top Stories

Flying of drones is 'deliberate act' to close Gatwick Airport, police say - CNN World News

IATA urges action on 'rogue drones' after Gatwick chaos - Reuters Top Stories

British army may be needed to tackle Gatwick airport drones: defense ministry - Reuters Top Stories

Gatwick Airport: Army called in amid drone chaos - BBC Top Stories

Gatwick airport: How countries counter the drone threat - BBC World

The Latest: Troops may be sent to hunt Gatwick drones - Fox News Top Stories

British army may be needed to tackle Gatwick airport drones: defense ministry - Reuters World News

Passengers affected by disruption at Gatwick Airport - BBC Top Stories

IATA urges action on 'rogue drones' after Gatwick chaos - Reuters World News

Gatwick Airport: Queues as drones halt flights - BBC Top Stories

Newspaper headlines: Chaos of the Gatwick 'speck in the sky' - BBC Top Stories

Drones ground flights at London Gatwick, sowing chaos for Christmas travelers - Reuters World News

Drones ground flights at London Gatwick, sowing chaos for Christmas travelers - Reuters Top Stories

UK government officials working on 'serious incident' at Gatwick - Reuters Top Stories

UK government officials working on 'serious incident' at Gatwick - Reuters World News

The Latest: Drones: Gatwick disruptions to last until Friday - Washington Post World

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Trump Administration Says Migrants Seeking Asylum Must Wait in Mexico
NY Times World
 

US to send migrants back to Mexico while asylum claims proceed - The Guardian US News

Migrants will be forced to remain in Mexico while asylum claims are weighed, U.S. and Mexico agree - LA Times World News

US to send asylum seekers back to Mexico to wait out requests - Al Jazeera English

Migrants will wait in Mexico while U.S. processes asylum claims. That?s a dangerous proposition. - Washington Post World

Trump Administration Says Migrants Seeking Asylum Must Wait in Mexico - NY Times World

Mexico agrees to hold migrants while U.S. asylum decisions are reached - CBS Top Stories

US says asylum seekers to be sent back to Mexico - CNN Top Stories

Mexico to allow some foreign migrants back in as U.S. immigration cases processed - Reuters World News

U.S. to send some migrants back to Mexico as immigration cases proceed: Nielsen - Reuters US News

"Catch and return": U.S. asylum seekers will have to wait in Mexico - CBS Top Stories

Trump admin. orders asylum seekers to wait in Mexico - CBS Top Stories

Mexico to let migrants remain while US asylum claims proceed - Fox News US

Nielsen announces deal with Mexico to overhaul asylum process, combat 'catch and release' - Fox News Top Stories

U.S. reaches deal with Mexico to turn back asylum-seekers at border - NBC Top Stories

Trump Administration Will Send Asylum-Seekers To Mexico While Claims Are Processed - NPR News

U.N. pushes U.S. to allow Mexico access to nationals on death row - Reuters World News

FACT CHECK: Mexico Isn't Paying For The Border Wall, Military Unlikely To Build It - NPR News

US makes deal with Mexico that asylum-seekers will not be able to cross the border before their claims are adjudicated - Fox News Top Stories

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DRC presidential election postponed for at least a week
The Guardian World News
 
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Attorney general nominee wrote memo criticizing Mueller obstruction probe
Washington Post World
 

Attorney general nominee wrote memo criticizing Mueller obstruction probe - Washington Post World

William Barr should be confirmed as attorney general ? nothing in his Mueller memo disqualifies him - Fox News Top Stories

Memo by Trump's attorney general pick raises alarms on Russia probe's future - Reuters US News

Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein: Barr memo didn?t influence our decision making in the Robert Mueller investigation - Fox News Top Stories

Acting U.S. attorney general won't recuse himself from Russia probe - Reuters Top Stories

Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker has argued that Robert Mueller is 'dangerously close to crossing' a red line if he's looking into President Trump's finances - CNN Top Stories

Acting U.S. attorney general won't recuse himself from Russia probe - Reuters US News

Trump?s Attorney General Nominee Criticized Russia Investigation - NYTimes US

Trump's pick for attorney general told DOJ in memo that firing Comey isn't obstruction of justice - CNN Top Stories

Mueller may submit report to attorney general as soon as mid-February - NBC Top Stories

FOX NEWS FIRST: Trump supporters frustrated over border wall roadblocks; Obama Attorney General Lynch grilled - Fox News Top Stories

FOX NEWS FIRST: Trump supporters frustrated over border wall roadblocks; Obama Attorney General Lynch grilled - Fox News US

D.C. attorney general sues Facebook over alleged failure to protect user data - CBS US

D.C. attorney general sues Facebook - CNN Top Stories

Top Senate Democrat says Trump's attorney general pick should not be nominated - Reuters World News

Suspects in Scandinavians' murder in Morocco pledged allegiance to Islamic State: general prosecutor - Reuters World News

Jim Mattis, Marine General Turned Defense Secretary, Will Leave Pentagon in February - NYTimes US

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Chinese Authorities Identify Third Canadian Detained in Diplomatic Spat
NY Times World
 
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