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Bush Talks Trump, Describes 'Pretty Ugly' Political Climate In Pair Of Interviews

Former President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush arrive for Donald Trump's inauguration Jan. 20 at the U.S. Capitol. Monday on Today, Bush commented regarding developments in the nascent Trump presidency. Getty Images hide caption

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Bush Talks Trump, Describes 'Pretty Ugly' Political Climate In Pair Of Interviews

Former President George W. Bush repeatedly declined to criticize Obama or offer unsolicited advice. But on Today and in People, Bush commented on President Trump's travel ban, Russia and the media.

Trump And CPAC: A Complicated Relationship No More

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Trump And CPAC: A Complicated Relationship No More

Conservatives embraced their new leader at their pre-eminent annual gathering. Meanwhile, Trump's team was quick to draw comparisons between the new president and CPAC's longtime hero, Ronald Reagan.

Trump And CPAC: A Complicated Relationship No More

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Members Of Congress Face Angry Constituents At Town Halls

Members of Congress are back home this week, and many are getting an earful from angry constituents and demonstrators worried about efforts to repeal Obamacare, among other issues.

Members Of Congress Face Angry Constituents At Town Halls

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Donald Trump's Been Saying The Same Thing For 30 Years

Donald Trump interviewed on Larry King Live on Oct, 7, 1999. Trump said he had formed an exploratory committee to help him determine whether he could win the White House as a Reform Party candidate. Marty Lederhandler/AP hide caption

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Donald Trump's Been Saying The Same Thing For 30 Years

He has flirted with running for office since the 1980s. His message has been remarkably similar.

Donald Trump's Been Saying The Same Thing For 30 Years

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From The Start, Obama Struggled With Fallout From A Kind Of Fake News

President Obama speaks during a town hall meeting on health insurance in Grand Junction, Colo., on Aug. 15, 2009. Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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From The Start, Obama Struggled With Fallout From A Kind Of Fake News

When Republicans attacked the proposed Affordable Care Act by falsely claiming that it contained "death panels," the White House initially saw the charge as being so absurd that no one would buy it.

From The Start, Obama Struggled With Fallout From A Kind Of Fake News

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Conservatives Wonder, Will The Real Donald Trump Please Stand Up?

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Conservatives Wonder, Will The Real Donald Trump Please Stand Up?

Is the president-elect conservative enough for the conservatives who supported him? Evangelical leaders are watching.

Conservatives Wonder, Will The Real Donald Trump Please Stand Up?

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Trump Holds Victory Rally In Hershey, Pa.; Takes Office In 5 Weeks

Donald Trump has five weeks to go until he becomes president. He's nearly done filling out his Cabinet, and is holding rallies to celebrate his victory with supporters.

Trump Holds Victory Rally In Hershey, Pa.; Takes Office In 5 Weeks

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What Exactly Is The 'President's Daily Brief' And Why Is It Important?

President-elect Trump met in the Oval Office with President Obama last month. Trump would get daily intelligence briefings there, but he has expressed skepticism about their worth. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP hide caption

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What Exactly Is The 'President's Daily Brief' And Why Is It Important?

President-elect Trump doesn't like the daily intelligence briefings. He's passing them off to the vice president-elect, but they have a long history and presidents have found them invaluable.

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Under Trump, Whither The Daily Intelligence Briefing?

Donald Trump said over the weekend that he doesn't need to get a daily intelligence briefing as president. It has become customary for the president to receive a classified update each morning.

Under Trump, Whither The Daily Intelligence Briefing?

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Al Gore Meets With Donald And Ivanka Trump In Search For 'Common Ground'

Former Vice President Al Gore talks to the media after meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower on Monday in New York City. Kevin Hagen/Getty Images hide caption

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Al Gore Meets With Donald And Ivanka Trump In Search For 'Common Ground'

Gore has spent decades warning about the dire consequences of unchecked, man-made climate change, while Donald Trump regularly called climate change "a hoax" during his presidential campaign.

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Trump Takes A Victory Lap In Ohio; Names His Defense Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump held his first rally since winning the election. In a boisterous speech, Trump announced his Defense secretary pick, and pledged to keep many of his campaign promises.

Trump Takes A Victory Lap In Ohio; Names His Defense Secretary

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President-Elect Trump Kicks Off 'Thank You Tour' In Indianapolis

President-elect Donald Trump kicks off what is being billed as a "thank you" tour with a rally in Indianapolis, which is home to Carrier. The company announced it struck a deal with Trump that avoids a move to Mexico that would have cost a thousand U.S.-based jobs.

President-Elect Trump Kicks Off 'Thank You Tour' In Indianapolis

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