Trump Faces Washington Wall As Policy Loses Steam
President Trump confronts constitutional limits and political realities in his first weeks. He delays some campaign promises while downsizing others as he battles court rulings and Congressional resistance. He endorses the one China policy after calls with Xi Jinping. He moves ahead on Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines and withdraws from the Trans Pacific Partnership.
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A Colorado student's path to Scalia legacy on court
One year after Antonin Scalia's death, Neil Gorsuch stands ready to carry forward Scalia's philosophy and may be considered to fill his seat on the Supreme Court. Scalia's 1989 Harvard lecture on law as rule bound influenced many, including Gorsuch, who recalls the justice's stance on protecting speech and judicial restraint.
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Army to recruit 6,000 with $300 million blitz
The Army aims to add 6,000 soldiers in eight months to meet an 68,500 target, backed by a $300 million push across bonuses and advertising. Maj. Gen. Snow says standards will not be lowered as recruiters pursue 476,000 active-duty soldiers by Oct. 1, while other services also expand.
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