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Giuliani walks back startling claims on talk about Trump's Moscow tower plan In a statement, the president's personal lawyer says his remarks on "Meet the Press" on Sunday were "hypothetical" and not based on talks with Trump. By Seung Min Kim · Read more Shutdown in U.S., slowing growth in China fuel concerns over global economy Problems in China, the United States and Europe caused worries in Davos, although a recession is not thought to be imminent. By Heather Long and Anna Fifield · Read more   'Absolutely out of control': Cliff Sims's book depicts life in Trump's White House In "Team of Vipers," the former White House communications aide recounts scenes of chaos, dysfunction and duplicity among the president, his family members and administration officials. By Philip Rucker · Read more   Analysis Power Up: Problems pile up at halfway mark of Trump's presidency The shutdown, tell-all books, polling dips, oh my. By Jacqueline Alemany · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Trump voters now blame him for the government shutdown In Michigan, which helped deliver Trump the presidency, many of his supporters find his stand for a border wall too disruptive, even for him. By Matt Viser · Read more   American charged by Russia for espionage was handed classified material, lawyer says Paul Whelan, 48, was given a flash drive containing secret information during a visit to Moscow in December. By Amie Ferris-Rotman · Read more   Sen. Kamala Harris's 2020 policy agenda: $3 trillion tax plan, tax credits for renters, bail reform, Medicare for all A policy guide to the California senator running for president. By Jeff Stein · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Politicians mark holiday with words of praise for King and appeals to black voters President Trump and Vice President Pence briefly visited the slain civil rights leader's memorial in Washington. By Michael Scherer and Annie Linskey · Read more   Report identifies another secret North Korea missile site, one of 20 Sin-ri base is said to be the headquarters of Pyongyang's strategic missile force, U.S. think tank says. By Lena H. Sun · Read more   Senate Republicans all but surrender to Trump on wall despite shutdown's toll The Washington Post interviewed more than 40 GOP senators and aides, and found lawmakers firmly standing with Trump even as the GOP bears the brunt of the blame for the impasse. By Seung Min Kim and Sean Sullivan · Read more   Recommended for you Get the Technology 202 newsletter Your daily guide to the intersection of technology and politics. Sign Up

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