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US shutdown ends: A history of US government impasses in the last two decades

Here's a look at recent US government shutdowns, their causes and impact.

Donald Trump's healthcare bill dies in Senate: President suffers heavy defeat and passes buck yet again

They say Nero fiddled as Rome burned to the ground. As Donald Trump's health care bill collapsed under the strain of its own contradictions, the man who would be leader of the free world was playing with a fire truck and wearing a cowboy hat, much to the consternation of senior Republican leaders.

Donald Trump ends James Comey tape controversy, agrees to have 'no idea' whether they exist

Trump declared he doesn't have recordings of private conversations with ousted former FBI Director James Comey, ending a month-long guessing game

Donald Trump hinting at James Comey recordings lines up with his typical gamesmanship

If the recordings exist, they could become a central piece of evidence in the Russia investigation and cast a shadow over the future of Trump's presidency. If they don't, questions will be raised about why the president would stake his political capital on promoting something that isn't real

Donald Trump assembles his team: Who's in line for a berth?

As his new administration takes shape, President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet choices will tell whether he intends to lean on a conventional Republican bench to govern or break out in a new direction.

Donald Trump's speech, policies cheer alt-right 'White Supremacists'

Several of these 'White supremacists' gathered in the luxury hotel well after midnight following Trump's Thursday address, a fiery appeal they said helped push the Republican Party closer to their principles.

Donald Trump picks Indiana governor Mike Pence to be his running mate

Presumptive Republican nominee for President Donald Trump called Indiana Governor Mike Pence and offered him the vice presidential slot on his ticket -- and Pence has accepted.

US presidential election: Donald Trump to announce his running mate on Friday

Donald Trump has said he would name his vice presidential pick on Friday, capping a months-long frenzied speculation over his potential running mates.

Donald Trump meets Mike Pence as search for running mate continues

Pence is a steady, staunch conservative who would help calm nervous Republican wary of Trump's impulsive style.

Donald Trump narrows VP list down to three names

Donald Trump has reached the final phase of his search for a running mate, narrowing his list to three leading contenders and directing his staff to prepare for a Friday announcement.