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Intelligence sources vouch for credibility of dossier authorEx-MI6 officer Christopher Steele, named as writer of Donald Trump memo, is ‘highly regarded professional’
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France's far-right leader seen at Trump TowerLe Pen’s Front National party had refused to say whether the politician planned to meet Trump during a visit to New York
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Confirmation hearing for CIA director: the key pointsLive updates: the Kansas congressman and former army officer expected to be asked about Russian interference in US election amid ongoing controversy
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Rex Tillerson sets collision course with Beijing in South China SeaComments that China should be barred from using artificial islands will anger Xi Jinping and could lead to a military clash, experts fear
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US ethics chief criticises Trump's plan to give sons business controlWalter Shaub ‘troubled’ by transition’s U-turn on president-elect’s pledge to fully divest financial assets to avoid conflicts of interest
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How Obama's clemency drive tackled aftermath of 'war on drugs'Ramona Brant is one of 1,324 people serving long terms for relatively minor drug crimes to be freed by the president but his successor is unlikely to follow suit
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Obama lifts up America one last time in emotional farewell speechOutgoing president gives proud account of his eight years in office – and pays moving tribute to Michelle, ‘wife, mother of my children and best friend’
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It helped me become a better citizen of the worldWe asked you to share your experiences of coming face-to-face with the first family
Trump's cabinet
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Rex Tillerson denies knowledge of Exxon lobbying against Russia sanctionsAt Senate confirmation hearing, Trump’s secretary of state pick addresses climate change and economic measures targeting Russia and Iran
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Confirmation hearing for secretary of housing: the key pointsThe retired pediatric neurosurgeon and former presidential candidate is known for his belief in conspiracy theories and presenting absurd metaphors
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Confirmation hearing for secretary of defense: the key pointsLive updates as the former marine general is questioned over security issues and whether his appointment would undermine civilian control of the military
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Key points for confirmation hearing for homeland security secretaryRetired Marine Corps general would be first homeland security boss to come from non-civilian background if confirmed
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Fight for a free and independent press – it's crucial to democracyA free country depends on our informed understanding of the issues. An independent media is the people’s intelligence agency
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Watch the best of the Guardian’s 2016 US coverage2016 was a turbulent year, and a defining one for the Guardian’s fearless independent journalism
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Whistleblower on Obama's 'shortlist' to commute prison sentence, report saysThe army whistleblower, who has been incarcerated for six years, had asked the president for clemency in the final days of his presidential term
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Democrats urge Obama to 'deprive' Trump of useLetter from Congressional Progressive Caucus comes on 15th anniversary of opening of detention center and warns of ‘torture’s resurgence’ under Trump
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Secret sources, an airport handoff, and McCainWhat began as opposition research during the Republican primary slowly grew from a covert investigation into an extraordinary but unverified global story
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Obamacare Senate passes first step toward dismantling healthcare law