Americans turn to their leaders for solace in times of mourning. Donald Trump has used national tragedies to make political points or demean critics.

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President Trump’s remarks, suggesting that diversity in hiring and other Biden administration policies somehow caused the disaster, reflected his instinct to immediately frame major events ...

Welcome, congrats and godspeed. SWAMPING THE SWAMP: If President Donald Trump was deliberately trying to overwhelm his opponents, it’s hard to imagine a schedule better suited to do just that ...

Trump announces 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, citing fentanyl flow and trade deficits, effective February 1. This live blog is now closed.