Friday 2 June 2017

Politics: Trump announces U.S. will exit Paris climate deal, sparking criticism at home and abroad

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Trump announces U.S. will exit Paris climate deal, sparking criticism at home and abroad
The decision to withdraw from the deal could have severe ramifications internationally.
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Trump turns to Supreme Court to move forward on travel ban
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Obama's harsh words for Trump after Paris withdrawal
Obama released the statement several hours after President Trump's controversial decision.
 
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Watchdog finds 'systemic' weakness in responses to sexual misconduct allegations inside DOJ
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Trump says goodbye to the Paris climate agreement. Here’s what that means.
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