White House Chief of Staff John Kelly could be replaced soon

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UPDATED 8:03 AM PT – Sat. Dec 8, 2018

New reports say White House Chief of Staff John Kelly could be the next member of the administration to leave.

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly watches as President Donald Trump speaks during a signing ceremony for the “Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act,” in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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President Trump signs USMCA

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UPDATED 6:12 AM PT — Fri. Nov. 30, 2018

President Trump has officially signed off on the new USMCA, effectively replacing the defunct NAFTA deal.

During a speech Friday, the president called the new agreement one of the largest deals to re-balance trade in recent history. He went on to say the latest deal will promote U.S. exports, bolster domestic manufacturing jobs, and buckle down on intellectual property protections for U.S. products.

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DHS: President Trump’s request of $5B is enough to fund 215 miles of border wall

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UPDATED 8:08 AM PT — Fri. Nov. 30, 2018

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is unveiling a plan to extend portions of the border wall. In a statement Thursday, the DHS said it would build roughly 215 miles of border wall next year if Congress approves the president’s request for five billion dollars in funding.

DHS officials stressed the wall will help crack down on the influx of drugs and illegal immigrants into the U.S. and protect border patrol personnel.

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James Comey files motion to reject subpoena from House Republicans

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UPDATED 7:27 AM PT — Fri. Nov. 30, 2018

Fired FBI Director James Comey is asking a federal court to throw out the subpoena he received to testify about his involvement in the Clinton email probe.

Comey’s legal team filed a motion Thursday, arguing President Trump has created a false narrative that the FBI was loyal to Hillary Clinton during the investigation.

They also claimed a closed-door session would allow Republicans to distort and leak his testimony, which is a theory he has voiced since receiving the subpoena.

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President Trump urges RNC to reelect Ronna McDaniel as chairwoman

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UPDATED 6:16 AM PT — Fri. Nov. 30, 2018

President Trump is praising the work of Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.

In a tweet Thursday, the president said McDaniel’s work allowed the GOP to maintain control of the Senate in the recent midterms.

He also highlighted McDaniel’s fundraising efforts, which brought in more than $250 million in the latest election cycle.

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Stormy Daniels: Avenatti filed defamation case against President Trump against my wishes

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UPDATED 1:38 PM PT — Thurs. Nov. 29, 2018

Michael Avenatti has had some recent run-ins with the law, but the latest statement from one of his high-profile clients could spell trouble for the California lawyer.

On Wednesday, adult film actress Stormy Daniels said the defamation suit Avenatti filed against President Trump on her behalf was done without her approval.

In a statement to The Daily Beast,” Daniels detailed her attorney-client relationship with Avenatti:

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President Trump accuses his former attorney Michael Cohen of lying after guilty plea

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UPDATED 9:30 AM PT — Thurs. Nov. 29, 2018

President Trump’s former attorney — Michael Cohen — has pleaded guilty to making false statements to Congress after he reportedly reached a plea agreement with special counsel Robert Mueller.

Cohen made an unexpected appearance at a Manhattan courtroom early Thursday, where he pleaded guilty to lying under oath to Congress when he testified last year about Russian contacts he

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Federal Reserve chairman to ease rate hikes, expands more reduction in debt holdings

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UPDATED 10:56 AM PT — Thurs. Nov. 29, 2018

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is softening his stance on interest rate hikes after repeated criticisms from President Trump.

While speaking at the economic club of New York Wednesday, Powell said higher interest rates are necessary to stave off risks to the U.S economy.

“My own assessment is that, while risks are above normal in some areas and below normal in others, overall financial stability

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