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Sessions made US Attorney General

In the face of bitter opposition from democrats, The US Senate has voted 52 to 47 in favour of allowing Alabama Senator, Jeff Sessions, to become the next US attorney general.

USA

Trump under fire in Ivanka row

President Trump has been criticised for using his position to attack the retailer Nordstrom for dropping his daughter Ivanka's clothing line.

Business Line

How dangerous are Trump's bank regulation reform plans?

Business Line looks at President Donald Trump's efforts to reduce regulation of US financial services and how the Super Bowl became politicised.

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Trump defends travel ban by attacking US courts

The US president ramped up criticism of the courts, as his travel ban is examined by judges in Seattle.

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Economy

Trump ban hits travel to the United States

Travel analysis company ForwardKeys concludes President Donald Trump's travel ban immediately caused a significant drop in bookings to the USA.

USA

Euroviews. How to explain a complex issue in 140 characters:Trump's tweets

Trump has proven a more effective political communicator than his critics expected. But whether he can succeed in the long term with his unconventional approach is one of the great questions facing his presidency

USA

US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos 'survives' tie-break Senate vote

It’s been described as more of a survival than a confirmation.

Business Series

Superbowl ads turn political

Politics overshadowed major US sporting event - the Superbowl - as advertisers used the show to make a statement as well as promote their products.

USA

'Make America Think Again': anti-Trump rallies take place worldwide

Around the world, thousands take part in protests against US President Donald Trump's controversial travel ban.

USA

US travel ban: valid visa holders to be allowed entry - government spokeswoman

Airlines resume flights for US visa holders. President Trump labels court ruling to block his travel ban 'ridiculous', says it 'will be overturned.'

USA

Trump's travel ban temporarily blocked by Seattle judge

A US judge has issued a temporary nationwide block on Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban.

USA

Bowling Green Massacre: the terror attack that wasn't

Kellyanne Conway, a senior advisor to President Donald Trump, has baffled audiences by blaming Iraqi refugees for a terrorist attack that never happened.

USA

New US sanctions on Iran 'as early as Friday', sources tell Reuters news agency

Donald Trump has taken a tough line against Iran in the wake of its test-firing of a ballistic missile.

USA

Tillerson must hit the ground running as US top diplomat

Rex Tillerson has been sworn in as America’s top diplomat.

USA

Ex-oil chief Tillerson confirmed as US Secretary of State

The former CEO of oil company Exxon Mobil had the backing of 56 senators, with 43 voting against him

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Mogherini underlines EU opposition to Trump travel ban

This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of the top stories from Europe’s de-facto political capital.

USA

UN chief on Trump bans: they should be removed sooner rather than later

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has also called on the world to "show solidarity" with Syrian refugees

USA

Iranian singer Googoosh: Trump ban 'may stop me going home to US'

The Executive order by President Donald Trump to ban the entry of refugees and citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries to the United States, has affected the lives of thousands of…

USA

Trump Travel ban nets US Iranians for whom fear is an all-too-recent memory

Individuals have been talking about their traumatic experiences at the hands of US immigration since the Trump travel ban came into force.

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Protectionism and the French presidential race

Business Line looks at the French presidential candidates and their views on protectionism as Donald Trump changes the political landscape.