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Senate confirms Trump budget chief

The Latest: Senate confirms Mulvaney as budget chief

The Latest: Trump claims Democrats are faking Russia stories

Puzder withdrawal stark example of rough start for Trump WH

Senate hearings for Supreme Court pick to begin March 20

Mattis: US not ready to collaborate militarily with Russia

GOP lawmakers grope for consensus on remaking health law

Trump’s pick for Israel ambassador regrets inflammatory talk

US secretary of state says Russia must honor Ukraine deal

Trump nominee has decried Medicaid for fostering dependency