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After White House Chief of Staff John F. Kelly pressured President Trump last fall to install his top deputy, Kirstjen Nielsen, atop the Department of Homeland Security, the president lost his temper when conservative allies argued that she wasn’t sufficiently hard line on immigration. “You didn’t tell me she was a [expletive] George W. Bush person,” Trump growled.

"‘When You Lose That Power’: How John Kelly Faded as White House Disciplinarian" is from the April 07, 2018 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Ashley Parker, Josh Dawsey and Philip Rucker and narrated by Sam Scholl.

The White House has readied a plan to oust embattled Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and replace him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo, who has become one of the most personally loyal and politically savvy members of President Trump's national security team, two administration officials confirmed Thursday.

"White House Readies Plan to Replace Tillerson With Pompeo at State, Install Cotton at CIA" is from the November 30, 2017 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Philip Rucker, Ashley Parker and Anne Gearan and narrated by Sam Scholl.

On Wednesday, as Republicans were clamoring to make public a secret document they think will undercut the investigation into Russian meddling, President Trump made clear his desire: Release the memo.

"Trump Sought Release of Classified Russia Memo, Putting Him at Odds with Justice Department" is from the January 27, 2018 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Ashley Parker, Rosalind S. Helderman, Josh Dawsey and Carol D. Leonnig and narrated by Sam Scholl.

President Trump on Wednesday shared three inflammatory anti-Muslim videos on Twitter posted by a far-right British activist, drawing backlash from across Britain, including a sharp rebuke from the British prime minister's office.

"Trump Retweets Inflammatory and Unverified Anti-Muslim Videos" is from the November 29, 2017 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Ashley Parker and John Wagner and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Frustrated by his Cabinet and angry that he has not received enough credit for his handling of three successive hurricanes, President Trump is now lashing out, rupturing alliances and imperiling his legislative agenda, numerous White House officials and outside advisers said Monday.

"A 'Pressure Cooker': Trump's Frustration and Fury Rupture Alliances, Threaten Agenda" is from the October 10, 2017 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Robert Costa, Philip Rucker and Ashley Parker and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Hope Hicks, the White House communications director and one of President Trump’s longest-serving and closest advisers, abruptly announced Wednesday that she plans to resign — sending a jolt through a West Wing besieged by internal tumult and the intensifying Russia investigation.

"Trump Aide Hope Hicks to Resign Amid Personal Tumult and Russia Probe" is from the February 28, 2018 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Philip Rucker, Ashley Parker and narrated by Sam Scholl.

For nearly eight months, President Trump has boasted that appointing Neil M. Gorsuch to the Supreme Court ranks high among his signature achievements. But earlier this year, Trump talked about rescinding Gorsuch’s nomination, venting angrily to advisers after his Supreme Court pick was critical of the president’s escalating attacks on the federal judiciary in private meetings with legislators.

"Trump Talked About Rescinding Gorsuch’s Nomination" is from the December 19, 2017 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Ashley Parker, Josh Dawsey and Robert Barnes and narrated by Sam Scholl.

President Trump on Tuesday told Puerto Rico officials they should feel “very proud” they haven’t lost thousands of lives like in “a real catastrophe like Katrina,” while adding that the devastated island territory has thrown the nation’s budget “a little out of whack.”

"Trump Says Puerto Rico Officials Should Be 'Proud' More Haven't Died Like in Katrina" is from the October 03, 2017 National section of The Washington Post. It was written by Ashley Parker and narrated by Sam Scholl.

President Trump woke before dawn on Monday and burrowed in at the White House residence to wait for the Russia bombshell he knew was coming.

"Upstairs at Home, With the TV on, Trump Fumes Over Russia Indictments" is from the October 30, 2017 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Robert Costa, Philip Rucker and Ashley Parker and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Declaring that she is done with being a candidate, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton looked back on the 2016 presidential campaign Sunday with a mix of regret and frustration over the way she thinks President Trump won the election by stoking racial grievances.

"Clinton Criticizes Trump for Using Race to Win Election" is from the September 10, 2017 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Robert Costa and Ashley Parker and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Inside the White House, aides over the past week have described an air of anxiety and volatility — with an uncontrollable commander in chief at its center.

"‘Pure Madness’: Dark Days Inside the White House as Trump Shocks and Rages" is from the March 03, 2018 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Philip Rucker, Ashley Parker and Josh Dawsey and narrated by Sam Scholl.

As the new White House chief of staff, John F. Kelly routes all calls to and from President Trump through the White House switchboard, where he can sign off on them. He stanches the flow of information reaching the president’s desk. And he requires that all staff members — including Trump’s relatives — go through him to reach the president.

"Trump's Lack of Discipline Leaves New Chief of Staff Frustrated and Dismayed" is from the August 16, 2017 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Ashley Parker and Robert Costa and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Democratic lawmakers shut out of governance for much of this year now find themselves at the center of high-stakes negotiations with President Trump that could achieve a prize they have sought for nearly a decade: permanent legal status for hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants.

"With Little to Lose, Democrats Cautiously Share the Driver’s Seat With Trump" is from the September 16, 2017 PowerPost section of The Washington Post. It was written by Paul Kane, Ed O'Keefe and Ashley Parker and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III is reviewing a letter drafted by President Trump and a top aide in the days before the firing of FBI Director James B. Comey laying out in detail why the president wanted to get rid of the country’s top law enforcement official, according to people familiar with the Mueller probe.

"Mueller Examining Trump's Draft Letter Firing FBI Director Comey" is from the September 01, 2017 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Rosalind S. Helderman, Carol D. Leonnig and Ashley Parker and narrated by Jenny Hoops.

While President Trump spent the past week at his Mar-a-Lago Club — golfing, tweeting, relaxing with family and talking to old friends — White House officials have been in quiet talks about revamping the West Wing operation and filling open posts ahead of what could be a politically difficult 2018.

"White House Looks to Make Internal Changes Amid Worries of a Tough Year Ahead" is from the December 28, 2017 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Ashley Parker and Josh Dawsey and narrated by Kristi Burns.

President Trump spent the final days of August dutifully performing his job. He tended to the massive recovery from Hurricane Harvey. He hit the road to sell his tax-cut plan. And he convened policy meetings on the federal budget and the North Korean nuclear threat.

"During a Summer of Crisis, Trump Chafes Against Criticism and New Controls" is from the August 31, 2017 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Philip Rucker and Ashley Parker and narrated by Jenny Hoops.

A lawyer representing President Trump sought Thursday to stop the publication of a new behind-the-scenes book about the White House that has already led Trump to angrily decry his former chief strategist Stephen K. Bannon.

"Trump Lawyer Seeks to Block Insider Book on White House" is from the January 04, 2018 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Josh Dawsey and Ashley Parker and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Vice President Pence departs Monday for a five-day trip to Japan and South Korea, a visit to Asia intended to focus almost entirely on rallying allies to ratchet up their pressure on Kim Jong Un’s repressive regime, as well as directly pressing North Korea to stop its nuclear ambitions.

"Pence Leaves for Asia, Focused on Increasing Pressure on North Korea" is from the February 05, 2018 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Ashley Parker and narrated by Sam Scholl.

The White House struggled Tuesday to contain a widening crisis over its handling of domestic violence allegations against a senior official, as it reeled after sworn testimony by the FBI chief directly contradicted what President Trump’s aides had presented as the official version of events.

"White House Reels as FBI Director Contradicts Official Claims About Alleged Abuser" is from the February 13, 2018 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Ashley Parker, Philip Rucker and Josh Dawsey and narrated by Sam Scholl.

President Trump said Tuesday he has ousted Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and plans to nominate CIA Director Mike Pompeo to replace him as the nation’s top diplomat, orchestrating a major change to his national security team amid delicate outreach that includes possible talks with North Korea.

"Trump Ousts Tillerson, Will Replace Him as Secretary of State with CIA Chief Pompeo" is from the March 13, 2018 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Ashley Parker, Philip Rucker, John Hudson, Carol D. Leonnig and narrated by Sam Scholl.