The administration says it takes domestic violence ‘very seriously’ but offers words of support to the accused instead of the victims.
Donald Trump
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Our View: Trump’s plan to fight opioids has a lot to like
His spending plan embraces promising ideas, like greater funding for and access to treatment – but it takes a big step back by attempting to repeal Obamacare and cut Medicaid.
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Kathleen Parker: Rob Porter saga a symptom of incompetence in the White House
Ironically, the accused wife-beater was probably kept on the staff because he was one of the few people who knew how to do their job.
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At a glance: What’s in – and not in – Trump’s budget
Hundreds of millions more for missile defense and major changes to Medicare.
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Former Trump aide’s accuser hunkers down amid publicity
Jessica Corbett says she hopes the controversy stirred up by her allegations against her ex-husband and former Maine political operative David Sorensen goes away soon.
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Trump set to unveil overdue plan for ailing infrastructure
But lawmakers in both parties say the president isn’t providing a viable way to pay for his initiative.
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As domestic abuse claims roil the White House, Trump says lives are being ruined ‘by a mere allegation’
In a tweet Saturday, Trump appears to respond to the resignations of staff secretary Rob Porter and speechwriter David Sorensen, who both face accusations of domestic abuse from their former wives.
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A day after quitting White House post, ex-LePage aide again denies domestic abuse allegations
David Sorensen and his former wife both defend their version of events as President Trump complains on Twitter about false accusations.
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David Sorensen, former LePage adviser, resigns from White House after abuse allegations
Sorensen, who worked as a speechwriter for President Trump, denies the allegations by his ex-wife and says he was the victim.
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Those without faith feeling excluded from Trump’s vision
The president rarely goes to church himself, but he stresses the role of God in his vision of America.