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China responds to being singled out by Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan

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UPDATED 7:30 AM PT – Thur. January 3, 2019

Chinese officials respond to a shift in policy direction at the Defense Department, under Acting Secretary Patrick Shanahan.

China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Lu Kang tried to smooth over relations at a press conference Thursday, in response to Shanahan reportedly making efforts to counter Beijing as his top priority.

The official touted the “relatively good communication” between the U.S. and China in recent weeks, but warned the country is not afraid to protect itself when necessary.

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During partial government shutdown Trump holds cabinet meeting

• Trump made it clear that he was standing by his request for $5.6 Billion for border wall funding calling it a small price to pay to keep the country safe.

• The president pointed to countries like Israel where he says walls are essential to protecting their borders as examples of why the U.S. needs one.

• They try and make it like its just about the wall and it is about the wall.

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Even Romney’s niece says attack on President Trump is disappointing, unproductive

 

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UPDATED 9:25 a.m. PT – Weds. January 2, 2019

The Republican National Committee blasts Mitt Romney for his criticism of Pres. Trump.

RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel – who is Romney’s niece – took to Twitter Wednesday saying it’s disappointing and unproductive to see an incoming senator attack the president as their first act. She added the president is attacked and obstructed

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Congressional leaders to attend border security meeting at white house

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UPDATED 8:58 a.m. PT – Weds. January 2, 2019

Congressional leaders will be at the White House for a briefing on border security.

Senior officials from the Department of Homeland Security will lead Wednesday’s meeting amid calls from Pres. Trump for Democrats to make a deal to fund the government and the border wall. Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D – N.Y.) and House Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi (D – Calif.) are expected to attend alongside Republican leadership.

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DHS Secretary: Migrants bringing ill children sparks humanitarian crisis

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8:54 PM PT – Tue. January 1, 2019

DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen says migrant caravans have produced a humanitarian crisis at the United States-Mexico border.

On Twitter, Nielsen said an increasing number of children with illnesses are arriving illegally. The Secretary urged congress to end the 1997 Flores ruling, which the DHS believes encourages migrants to bring children into the United States.

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President Trump urges Democrats to ‘come back from vacation’

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UPDATED 9:00 AM PT — Monday, Dec. 31, 2018

FILE – In this Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 file photo, President Donald Trump makes a statement on the possible government shutdown before signing criminal just reform legislation in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

President Trump tells congressional Democrats he is ready to make a deal and end the government shutdown.

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U.S. Border Chief, Kevin McAleenan, unveils plans for border wall funding

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UPDATED 6:00 AM PT — Monday, Dec. 31, 2018

FILE – In this Oct. 29, 2018, file photo, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan, right, speaks as Commander of United States Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command Gen. Terrence John O’Shaughnessy, left, listens during a news conference in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Trump erased several Obama-era energy rules in 2018 and saved jobs by doing it

 

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8:20 PM PT — Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018

With 2018 coming to a close, reports are shedding light on the Trump Administration’s accomplishments, regarding energy policies.President Donald Trump signs an executive order to keep families together at the border, but says that the ‘zero-tolerance’ prosecution policy will continue, during an event in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Standing behind Trump are Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, left, and Vice President

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Latest on the search for a new defense secretary amid Mattis’ departure

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UPDATED 1:09 PM PT — Friday, Dec. 28, 2018

As the search for a new defense secretary continues, many believe the president is in search for someone who is aligned with his beliefs and who has a close relationship with Congress. According to recent reports, two people with both a legislative along with a defense and national security background are at the top of the list.

Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson are said to be the top contenders to fill the position of outgoing Secretary James Mattis. In his resignation letter in early December, Mattis claimed the president needs

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