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White House homeland security adviser Tom Bossert is leaving the Trump administration, another departure during what has been a chaotic few months of personnel changes. Bossert, a favorite of Chief of Staff John F. Kelly, is leaving one day after national security adviser John Bolton began the job. Bossert was believed to be on shaky footing in the Bolton era, and he resigned two days after Michael Anton, the National Security Council spokesman, also quit. Bossert’s resignation was requested by Bolton, according to three people familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal personnel ­issues. Bolton himself conveyed that request to Bossert on Tuesday morning when Bossert walked into the office, the people said. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders declined to comment on whether Bossert was pushed out. “I’m not going to get into specific details about the ongoings of personnel. But I can tell you that he … [Read more...] about White House homeland security adviser Tom Bossert resigns

close Video White House proposes replacing food stamps with food boxes Trump administration says Blue Apron-style program would deliver actual food to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients. The Trump administration is considering adopting a plan that would allow states to require mandatory drug testing for some food stamp recipients, the Associated Press reported Wednesday. The proposal is another step in the White House's push to allow states more flexibility in implementing federal programs for the poor. It also wants to allow states to tighten work requirements for food stamp recipients. Federal law currently prohibits states from imposing their own conditions on food stamp eligibility. However, at least 20 states have introduced legislation to screen safety net program participants in some capacity, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. OPINION: NEBRASKA REFORMS HAVE MORE PEOPLE WORKING, FEWER ON WELFARE AND FOOD STAMPS An … [Read more...] about White House mulls letting states require drug tests for some food stamp recipients

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would not force drug companies to lower prices for older Americans marked at least the fourth populist economic promise he has abandoned since taking office. Instead, his changes have frequently pivoted toward policies pursued by big companies and the wealthiest Americans, even though he vowed trouble for both during the 2016 campaign. On Jan. 26, 2016, he promised to use Medicare’s economic leverage to negotiate lower drug prices in a way he said would save the government $300 billion a year. The Obama administration, he told a New Hampshire crowd, could have pursued such an effort but didn’t “do it. . . . Why? Because of the drug companies.” But Trump announced in a Friday speech that he wouldn’t take this step, instead opting for incremental changes to Medicare that could lower prices for some seniors. Drug company stocks rallied after the address, as it became clear that no serious … [Read more...] about Trump’s drug price retreat adds to list of abandoned populist promises

World Hungary Viktor Orban Soros nixon The creation of former President Richard Nixon’s “enemies list,” published in newspapers across the United States in 1973, is perhaps the most well-known incident in recent history when a government publicly named its political opponents. Today, inclusion on Nixon’s list is still considered a source of pride for many who opposed him, and the list included luminaries like actor Paul Newman and Pulitzer Prize-winning political journalist Mary McGory. Today in Hungary, another political leader is making lists of his enemies. And reports suggest that people are just as pleased to be included on the list as many of the nearly 200 politicians, journalists, celebrities, businessmen and others who were singled out by Nixon. Shortly after his third election victory last month, Hungarian strongman Viktor Orban, who has been accused of reducing media freedom and eroding the rule of law in his country, published his own list of … [Read more...] about Just Like Richard Nixon, Hungary’s Viktor Orban Has a List of Enemies

close Video Trump: We stand to honor our military and country President Trump replaces Philadelphia Eagles' visit to the White House with 'Celebration of America.' The Trump administration stood firm Tuesday on its decision to rescind an invitation for the Philadelphia Eagles to celebrate its Super Bowl victory at the White House, going on to host an alternative event highlighting why Americans “stand for our national anthem.”  Minutes before the revamped program began, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders accused the team of a “political stunt,” and said the players who planned to boycott the event had chosen to “abandon their fans.” The Tuesday afternoon event, held on the South Lawn of the White House, was billed as a celebration of the American flag with Eagles fans. It included performances by the United States Marine Band and the United States Army Chorus. “I want to take this opportunity to explain why young … [Read more...] about White House says Eagles chose to ‘abandon’ fans, hosts patriotic event in lieu of team ceremony