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Trump boasts of being ‘a very stable genius’

The US president has defended his mental capacity following the release of an explosive new book questioning his fitness for office.

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'Fire and Fury' author defends book on Trump

In an interview on NBC's "Today" program Michael Wolff stood by his reporting and said he had talked to President for the book, which Trump has dismissed as full of lies.

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U.S. suspends aid to Pakistan

U.S. suspends almost all security aid to Pakistan, accusing it of failing to deal with terrorist groups on its soil. Pakistan rejects the accusation.

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Trump's team serves Bannon with cease-and-desist notice

From 'long-time friend' to a legal battle in just over two months. Trump's lawyers serve his former Chief Strategist with a cease-and-desist notice.

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Trump one year on: a president 'shaking' the system

"Every time Donald Trump's political death was predicted, he came out with higher poll numbers"

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Lockdown at White House lifted

U.S Secret Service says White House is on lockdown "due to suspicious activity" and suspect is in custody

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Trump welcomes schoolchildren to the White House for Halloween

President Trump welcomes schoolchildren from across America to the White House for Halloween extravaganza.

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Trump threatens to cancel Iran nuclear deal if sanctions are not reimposed

US president vows the Isalmic republic will never acquire a nuclear weapon. World leaders react.

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Trump curbs access to free birth-control

The US President has given more employers the right to opt out of offering coverage, on religious or moral grounds

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White House opens probe into e-mail claims

The White House has joined the Senate Investigation in demanding Jared Kushner makes e-mails he allegedly downloaded from the White House available.

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#TakeTheKnee: Celebrities support NFL players on social media after Trump criticism

Actresses, musicians and sports stars showed solidarity with NFL players who 'took the knee' this weekend in protest against President Donald Trump's comments

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Donald Trump criticised after he says NFL should fire protesting players

Trump said if NFL players want "the privilege" of high salaries they "should stand for the National Anthem."

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Down-to-earth Melania? First Lady plants, harvests in White House Garden

"I’m a big believer in healthy eating, because it reflects on your mind and your body,” the former model said.

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A stark warning for Iraq's Kurds

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi describes plans for a vote on independence as "playing with fire"

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Trump joins Congress condemnation of Charlottesville rally violence

The US president added his voice to opposition of racial hatred but defended his remarks that blame must be shared

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Trump takes on Hurricane Harvey

Trump said he wants the relief effort to be seen as an example of how to respond to a storm.

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Steve Bannon no longer in White House role

President Donald Trump today parted ways with chief strategist Steve Bannon, the White House announced.

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Trump disbands business councils after CEOs quit

Business leaders drop out of Manufacturing Council and the Strategy and Policy forum after Trump's comments on the violence in Virginia.

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The FBI opens a civil rights investigation into the Charlottesville violence

The FBI opens a civil rights investigation into the Charlottesville violence after a woman was killed and many injured when a car ploughed into a crowd of people protesting a far-right rally

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Pence slams NY Times over presidential bid allegations

US Vice President Mike Pence calls New York Times report "disgraceful" and "fake news" after it alleges he is planning a 2020 presidential bid