Senate health bill faces GOP defections amid 22 million uninsured risk
The CBO projects 22 million more people without coverage by 2026 under the Senate bill, with 15 million losing coverage next year. Several conservative and moderate Republicans threaten to oppose or demand changes, jeopardizing a pivotal vote as leaders seek enough support to pass.
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White House flags potential new Syria chemical attack
White House press secretary Sean Spicer says there is potential evidence that Syria is preparing for another chemical weapons attack by the Assad government. He warns such an attack would likely cause mass murder of civilians and children and notes similarities to the April strike.
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Travel ban sparks high court debate over scope and motive
The president defends a 90 day travel ban on six countries arguing national security justifications while the Supreme Court weighs timing and whether the policy targets Muslims. A separate 120 day refugee ban is allowed. Justices consider relationships required for visa eligibility amid public protests and legal challenges.
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Trump seeks to redefine meaning of obstruction
President Donald Trump used tweets to blame Obama for Russia meddling and to redefine collusion and obstruction. He argued Obama did nothing after CIA alerts and suggested Obama sought Hillary Clinton victory, while Kushner hired Abbe Lowell to handle Russia probes and debated staying with WilmerHale after Mueller’s appointment.
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Trump eager to meet Putin at German summit
President-elect Donald Trump shows eagerness for a full bilateral meeting with Vladimir Putin during the upcoming multinational summit in Germany. Meanwhile, advisers split on strategy as investigators probe Russian interference. Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said a meeting could occur, but details remain unsettled.
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