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The White House fiercely defended booking the location for next year's summit. Then Trump tweeted.

Oct 20, 2019
In an abrupt reversal Saturday night, Donald Trump tweeted that his Florida property would not be used for next year's G7 summit after the President fielded backlash from critics this week.
House GOP leader dismisses concerns over government spending at Trump's properties: 'Just like any other hotel'

Oct 19, 2019
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the top Republican in the House, brushed off concerns about government spending at President Donald Trump's businesses on Tuesday, saying Trump's hotels are "just like any other hotel."
Trump's controversial move is a historic first

Oct 17, 2019
The White House announced that the 2020 G7 summit will be held at President Trump's resort in Doral, Florida. CNN's Brian Todd explains why this decision has watchdog groups concerned.
What are emoluments and is Trump taking them?

May 03, 2019
When Benjamin Franklin, the first US ambassador to France, was given a diamond-encrusted snuff box by the King, he followed the rules against "emoluments" to officials by foreign states and asked Congress if he could keep it. They said sure, and he did.
Avlon: Despite what Trump says, it's all about the money

Aug 27, 2019
CNN's John Avlon says President Donald Trump's plan to hold the 2020 G7 summit at his Trump National Doral Golf Resort in Miami comes close to violating the Emoluments Clause in the Constitution and would create unspoken brand benefits to his resort.
Air Force review finds crews stayed at Trump hotel 6% of the time

Oct 19, 2019
An internal US Air Force review of overnight stays by air crews during refueling stops at Prestwick Airport in Scotland found that military personnel stayed at President Donald Trump's Turnberry resort "approximately 6%" of the time between 2015 and 2019.
Appeals court revives emoluments lawsuit against Trump

Oct 19, 2019
A federal appeals court on Tuesday revived a major threat that President Donald Trump has faced in court since the early days of his presidency -- the question of whether he can be sued over his business portfolio, which could give his opponents access to his private business records.
US is out of the picture in Syria-Turkey crisis. Putin now owns this mess

Oct 19, 2019
As US President Donald Trump hailed the agreement his administration negotiated with the Turks for northern Syria as "a great day for civilization," the Turks quickly dumped cold water over the White House's euphoria, refusing to even call the deal a ceasefire.
Why some say Mexico already built Trump's wall -- and paid for it

Oct 19, 2019
The commander paces in front of a line of troops, preparing them for the day's mission.
A day after wavering on impeachment, this GOP lawmaker says he's retiring

Oct 19, 2019
Florida Republican Rep. Francis Rooney said Saturday he would not run for reelection, after suggesting he could be open to impeaching President Donald Trump.