President Donald Trump has left the Senate in a state of “dysfunction” and Republicans scrambling over how to recover after he abruptly upended the confirmation of a high-profile Cabinet nominee. Trump’s Wednesday decision to call off Jay Clayton’s hearing to be the next director of national intelligence evoked a fresh wave of frustration from Republicans, […]
Trump sends Senate GOP reeling with intelligence chief chaos
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Tue 02:06 - Washington Examiner
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Tue 16:21 - Fox News
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Tue 22:57 - Washington Examiner
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Wed 10:00 - The Hill
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Wed 10:20 - Fox News
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Wed 11:00 - Washington Examiner
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Wed 13:12 - Washington Post
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Wed 16:05 - The Hill
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Wed 21:41 - The Hill
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Wed 22:09 - Washington Examiner
Trump sends Senate GOP reeling with intelligence chief chaos