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Trump signs executive order giving federal employees off on Christmas Eve

Trump signs executive order giving federal employees off on Christmas Eve

Trump signs executive order giving federal employees off on Christmas Eve

Trump signed an executive order declaring that 'all executive departments and agencies of the federal government shall be closed' on Monday, continuing a loosely followed tradition when Christmas falls on a Tuesday.

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Fireworks during White House press briefing

The heated exchange between White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the press went viral on social media.

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Trump signs executive order giving employees off on Christmas Eve

Trump signed an executive order declaring that 'all executive departments and agencies of the federal government shall be closed' on Monday, continuing a loosely followed tradition when Christmas falls on a Tuesday.

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Affordable Care Act struck down by federal judge

The Texas judge said Obamacare could no longer stand without the penalty in place for those who don't buy insurance.

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'Truth isn't truth' tops Yale Law School notable quotes list

Two others will likely be memorable to anyone who paid some attention to news in the least 12 months.

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Yale Law School librarians release notable quotes of 2018

Rudy Giuliani, Brett Kavanaugh, and Meghan McCain top the list.

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Trump administration proposing major rollback of water rules

The proposed changes would affect what waterways and wetlands fall under jurisdiction of the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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The Georgia GOP strategist who turned down Trump

Ayers will find plenty of political work in Georgia

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For first time, prosecutors connect Trump to a federal crime

The filing stopped short of accusing the president of committing a crime. Whether a president can be prosecuted while in office remains a matter of legal dispute.

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NBC reports John Kelly likely leaving White House soon

Meet the Press host Chuck Todd and 11Alive's Jeff Hullinger discuss the implications of the chief-of-staff's expected departure in the coming days.

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Bush family 'forever grateful' for outpouring of love from Texans

The Bush family was deeply touched by the "amazing outpouring of respect, affection and love" crowds showed for Bush 41 on the train ride to College Station.

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Former rail porter who attended George H.W. Bush reflects on president's final ride

Even in a state with 10,000 miles of track, travel by train can seem antique. But for George Lewis - and another, much more prominent George - it gave a platform for connection.

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How an Atlanta man trolled Rudy Giuliani with sneaky Twitter prank

It all started with a tweet with an accidental hyperlink...

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Read George W. Bush's Touching Eulogy

"As he aged, he taught us how to grow with dignity, humor, and kindness. And when the good lord finally called, how to meet him with courage and with the joy of the promise of what lies ahead."

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READ AND WATCH: George W. Bush's touching eulogy

"As he aged, he taught us how to grow with dignity, humor, and kindness. And when the good lord finally called, how to meet him with courage and with the joy of the promise of what lies ahead."

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Frail Bob Dole helped from wheelchair to salute fellow hero Bush 41

Bob Dole and George H.W. Bush were members of The Greatest Generation, war heroes, one-time foes and longtime friends.

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