Kelly pushes back against perception of White House chaos
The retired general brought in to instill order at a chaotic White House made a rare public appearance Thursday to declare he's staying in his post — and to insist that the president's volatile Twitter feed wasn't making his job harder.
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After turmoil in Hodges' tenure, she refocuses on goals of smart growth, closing gaps.
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President Donald Trump attacked NBC News on Wednesday, dismissing as "pure fiction" an explosive report that he had sought a massive increase in the nation's nuclear arsenal.
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Minnesota gets one Real ID extension, but will need another soon
Residents can keep using regular driver's licenses, but only until Jan. 22.
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President Donald Trump challenged Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to "compare IQ tests," delivering a sharp-edged ribbing that threw a bright spotlight on his seemingly shaky relationship with his top diplomat. The White House insisted the president was only joking.
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The Supreme Court has turned away a free-speech appeal from a former school lunch server in Minnesota who was charged with sexting a 15-year-old student.
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Trump: 'I didn't undercut' Tillerson
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that he didn't undercut U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. In an earlier interview, Trump challenged Tillerson to "compare IQ tests".
Environmental groups denounce Trump override of climate plan
A coalition of left-leaning states and environmental groups are vowing to fight the Trump administration's move to kill an Obama-era effort to limit carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants.
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State's roll-out of new licensing system straining offices, drivers
Drivers report being over- or undercharged for their plates and tabs, and licensing offices saw repeated systemwide shutdowns and monthslong processing delays.
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Russian 'ecosystem of junk news' targeted the military, Oxford study found
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Self-driving semi truck technology moving quickly down on-ramp
While advancements in autonomous cars get much of the attention, development of self-driving commercial vehicles is speeding forward. Trucks that operate with minimal driver involvement are being tested now.
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