United States Politics and Government

• The Many Faces of Trump: What We Saw When We Interviewed the President - During an extensive sit-down with The New York Times, President Trump showcased the various personas he employs in his role. There were unpredictable turns throughout.
• These 5 Republicans Broke With Trump on Venezuela War Powers - The Republican defectors paved the way for a debate that could expose bipartisan concern about President Trump’s actions in Venezuela. Mr. Trump called for them to lose their seats.
• Fact-Checking Trump’s Justifications for the Venezuela Operation - The president has repeatedly tied Venezuela to drug overdose deaths, claimed the Maduro regime sent an influx of criminal migrants and accused the country of stealing American oil.
• Prosecutors Said to Pursue New Investigation of Letitia James - A longtime hairdresser for the New York attorney general has come under scrutiny as the Justice Department’s efforts to charge Ms. James on other fronts falter.
• Trump Lays Out a Vision of Power Restrained Only by ‘My Own Morality’ - On topic after topic, President Trump made clear that he would be the arbiter of any limits to his authorities, not international law or treaties.
• We Pressed Trump on His Conclusion About the ICE Shooting in Minneapolis. Here’s What He Said. - The exchange was a glimpse into the president’s reflexive defense of his federal crackdown on immigration.
• The Smithsonian Faces New Pressure to Submit to Trump’s Will - The institution, long regarded as independent, is facing a White House deadline to hand over records about its content and will see turnover that could reshape its governing board.
• U.S. Trade Deficit Fell to Lowest Level Since 2009 in October, Data Show - The monthly trade deficit continued to shrink after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on foreign imports.
• The Latest on the ICE Killing in Minneapolis, and a Shadow Fleet of Oil Tankers - Plus, President Trump sits down with The Times.
• Trump Says U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Could Last For Years - In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times on Wednesday, President Trump said “only time will tell” when it comes to how long the United States aims to control the country.