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He has promised a tax cut that will, by one estimate, reduce federal revenue by $7 trillion over 10 years. He has promised an infrastructure initiative that may cost an additional trillion. He has promised to rebuild the military. He has effectively promised not to make changes in Social Security and Medicare. And he has promised to move swiftly toward a balanced federal budget.

"Trump Has Stacked the Deck Against Himself" is from the January 13, 2017 Opinion section of The Washington Post. It was written by Michael Gerson and narrated by Jill Melancon.

Trump, who campaigned as more of a populist than conservative, told his audience that his victory represented a “movement the likes of which the world has never seen before.”

"Trump to CPAC: ‘Now You Finally Have a President, Finally’" is from the February 24, 2017 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by John Wagner and David Nakamura and narrated by Jill Melancon.

While the fighting has been largely kept to the outskirts of Avdiivka during the day, the nighttime has been hellish for residents.

"‘Everything Is Destroyed’: A Deadly Surge of Violence Strikes Eastern Ukraine" is from the February 03, 2017 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Christian Borys and narrated by Jill Melancon.

We should predicate discussion of this feud by noting that there is a decent chance that the whole thing is contrived. The former governor — Arnold Schwarzenegger — is in charge of getting good ratings for NBC’s The New Celebrity Apprentice. The president — Donald Trump — mentioning the show in any context probably helps to that end. Trump, of course, is still an executive producer of the show, so he has competing interests: He’d like it to do well, but he’s also probably happy to have it be doing worse with someone else as the host.

"Trump Is Trying to Blame Arnold for the Inevitable Death of ‘The Apprentice’" is from the February 03, 2017 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Philip Bump and narrated by Jill Melancon.

When the president-elect’s son, Eric Trump, jetted to Uruguay in early January for a Trump Organization promotional trip, U.S. taxpayers were left footing a bill of nearly $100,000 in hotel rooms for Secret Service and embassy staff.

"Eric Trump’s Trip to Uruguay Cost Taxpayers $97,830 in Hotel Bills" is from the February 03, 2017 Business section of The Washington Post. It was written by Amy Brittain and Drew Harwell and narrated by Jill Melancon.

For decades, the defining aspiration in this town tucked in the hills two hours southwest of Mexico City has been to leave for the United States, particularly for Waukegan, Ill., a suburb north of Chicago. About 6,000 people from Tonatico live in Waukegan, about half as many people as remain in their home town.

"Trump Policies Strain the Ties That Bind a Mexican Village to Small-Town Illinois" is from the February 04, 2017 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Joshua Partlow and Kari Lydersen and narrated by Jill Melancon.

Silicon Valley titans, such as Apple chief executive Tim Cook and Tesla chief executive Elon Musk, contacted the White House directly, making clear just how seriously they viewed the issue of climate change — and how important it was to them that the president not withdraw from the international pact.

"Inside Trump's Climate Decision: After Fiery Debate, He 'Stayed Where He's Always Been'" is from the June 01, 2017 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Ashley Parker, Philip Rucker and Michael Birnbaum and narrated by Jill Melancon.

Two weeks ago, I visited Iraqi troops in western Mosul as they prepared to liberate the last terrorist-controlled neighborhoods in the city. By any standard, they are heroes. I did not ask their religious, regional or ethnic origins. I saw them for what they were: Iraqis standing together against the cruelest killers on Earth.

"Iraqi Prime Minister: My Country Needs More Help From the U.S." is from the March 23, 2017 Opinion section of The Washington Post. It was written by Haider al-Abadi and narrated by Jill Melancon.

While scientists make new discoveries near hydrothermal vents, mining companies see these habitats as valuable metal sources.

"Deep-Sea Life on Earth Gives Us a Clue to What Aliens Would Be Like" is from the April 13, 2017 Health & Science section of The Washington Post. It was written by Ben Guarino and narrated by Jill Melancon.

The fragrance of brand-new olive oil is unmistakable. If you’ve ever experienced it, you’ll recognize it instantly ever after. When the oil is fresh from the press, it’s as intense and all-pervasive as the aroma of white truffles, as penetrating as that of fir balsam, as seductive as the smell of June roses lingering in the nose for days after the blooms themselves have faded.

"Freshly Pressed Olive Oil Is Magical. I Know Because I Make It Every Year." is from the February 10, 2017 Food section of The Washington Post. It was written by Nancy Harmon Jenkins and narrated by Jill Melancon.

At lunchtime Wednesday, as he basked in the late spring sun in his wheelchair, Zaan Scott said he was feeling more optimistic. And that was remarkable, considering all he’d been through over the previous five weeks.

"He Was Paralyzed in a Shooting, but She Still Wanted to Marry Him. Now That Future Is Gone." is from the May 18, 2017 Local section of The Washington Post. It was written by Petula Dvorak and narrated by Jill Melancon.

The dead babies scandal in Ireland has taken a new turn, as investigators have confirmed that significant quantities of human remains in two underground structures, one a decommissioned septic tank. A sampling of the remains suggested that they were from human infants, ranging from foetuses at approximately 35 weeks of development to children 3 years old. These remains seem to date from the 1925 to 1961 period when a Catholic order of nuns, the Bon Secour sisters, ran a home for unmarried mothers on the premises.

"The Truth Behind Ireland’s Dead Babies Scandal" is from the March 03, 2017 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Henry Farrell and narrated by Jill Melancon.

Until now, the origin of the fungus-like blight that devastated potato crops in Ireland and throughout Europe had not been pinned down.

"Genetics Say the Origins of the Irish Potato Blight Were South American" is from the January 07, 2017 Health & Science section of The Washington Post. It was written by Stephanie Pappas and narrated by Jill Melancon.

Onstage, Perez gave Ellison the symbolic role of deputy chair, and the Minnesota congressman gave a short speech asking his supporters to stay with the party and avoid recriminations. “We don’t have the luxury to walk out of this room divided,” said Ellison.

"Tom Perez Elected as First Latino Leader of Democratic Party" is from the February 25, 2017 National section of The Washington Post. It was written by David Weigel and narrated by Jill Melancon.

Russia carried out a comprehensive cybercampaign to upend the U.S. presidential election, an operation that was ordered by Russian President Vladi­mir Putin and “aspired to help” elect Donald Trump by discrediting his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, U.S. intelligence agencies concluded in a report released Friday.

"U.S. Intelligence Agencies: Putin Ordered Intervention in Presidential Election" is from the January 06, 2017 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Greg Miller and narrated by Jill Melancon.

Although your own Twitter account may not be as sought-after as the president's, the hubbub over the security of the White House's accounts is a good reminder for all Twitter users to take a spin through their settings.

"Twitter Security Tips That We Can Learn From the Trump Administration " is from the January 27, 2017 Tech section of The Washington Post. It was written by Hayley Tsukayama and narrated by Jill Melancon.

By deliberately undermining confidence in the integrity of our democracy, the president can make it quite a bit easier for his party to push legislation making it harder for certain eligible voters to vote. Curtailing voting rights by dishonestly inventing widespread fraud has been a major part of the Republican Party’s political strategy for a while. Now that plan is getting a major boost from a president who has no problem just making stuff up.

"There’s a Reason Trump Keeps Lying About Voter Fraud" is from the January 27, 2017 Opinion section of The Washington Post. It was written by Jason Kander and narrated by Jill Melancon.

Americans trying to stay healthy have abandoned sugary drinks for diet drinks in droves over the past few decades on the theory that the latter is better than the former. Now, more evidence has emerged to refute that rationale.

"Study Links Diet Soda to Higher Risk of Stroke, Dementia" is from the April 21, 2017 Health & Science section of The Washington Post. It was written by Fred Barbash and narrated by Jill Melancon.

The recording reveals a GOP that appears to be filled with doubts about how to make good on a long-standing promise to get rid of Obamacare without explicit guidance from President Trump or his administration. And the thorny issues lawmakers grapple with on tape — including who may end up either losing coverage or paying more under a revamped system — highlight the financial and political challenges that flow from upending the current law.

"Behind Closed Doors, Republican Lawmakers Fret About How to Repeal Obamacare " is from the January 27, 2017 Politics section of The Washington Post. It was written by Mike DeBonis and narrated by Jill Melancon.

President Trump is nearing a decision on whether to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. If he decides to leave the landmark international commitment designed to combat global warming, the United States will break ranks with more than 190 other nations.

"Why Nicaragua and Syria Didn't Join the Paris Climate Accord" is from the May 31, 2017 WorldViews section of The Washington Post. It was written by Adam Taylor and narrated by Jill Melancon.