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"I think he is dealing with the reality of being president of the United States," Rubio said. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Rubio defends Trump’s flip-flops: ‘He is dealing with the reality of being president’

Robert King · April 23, 2017 4:26 pm

Priebus added that it isn't a big deal that Trump didn't have a major legislative win, despite Trump's promises while on the campaign trail of major legislative achievements during his first 100 days, such as repealing Obamacare. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Priebus: Trump fulfilling promises at ‘breakneck speed’

Robert King · April 23, 2017 4:16 pm

"Obamacare is in serious trouble," Trump tweeted. "The Dems need big money to keep it going — otherwise it dies far sooner than anyone would have thought." (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Trump: Democrats need ‘big money’ to save Obamacare

Robert King · April 23, 2017 3:57 pm

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., said he hopes the president releases his returns so people can move on. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

GOP senator wants Trump to release tax returns

Robert King · April 23, 2017 3:05 pm

"It will be enough in the negotiation for us to move forward with either the construction or the planning for the border wall and border security," Priebus said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

National Security

Reince Priebus confident of border security victory in spending bill deal

Robert King · April 23, 2017 3:00 pm

The poll found that 45 percent believe Trump is off to a poor start and his approval rating stands at 40 percent. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

Poll finds Trump has record low approval for first 100 days

Robert King · April 23, 2017 2:59 pm

The poll found that 96 percent of those who supported Trump in November would vote for him again today, ABC said. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

Poll: Nearly 100 percent of Trump backers would vote for him again today

Robert King · April 23, 2017 2:52 pm

"The Democrats do not support the wall and I think the Republicans on the border states do not support the wall," she said. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Pelosi: Building a border wall is a ‘sign of weakness’

Robert King · April 23, 2017 2:45 pm

"No one foresees or wants a shutdown next week," said Mick Mulvaney. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

OMB Director Mick Mulvaney plays down shutdown talks

Robert King · April 23, 2017 1:45 pm

"This bill is a pale imitation of the original bill. It overpromises and underdelivers," said Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., on the Senate floor Wednesday. (AP Photo)

Sen. Dick Durbin: Border wall a ‘political stunt’

Robert King · April 23, 2017 1:33 pm

"The president told me to secure the southwest border," Kelly said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

DHS chief John Kelly says he hasn’t targeted Dreamers

Robert King · April 23, 2017 1:24 pm

Republicans are considering giving Trump's Department of Health and Human Services less power over whether a state can opt out of health insurance regulations than the agency has now. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

GOP eyes less power for HHS in Obamacare replacement waiver

Robert King · April 22, 2017 4:01 am