Peter Nicholas

Wall Street Journal

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Peter Nicholas is a national political reporter for the Wall Street Journal. He formerly covered the White House for the Los Angeles Times.

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Before President Trump started his State of the Union speech on Tuesday night, Republican Congress members chanted “four more years!”

What Trump's State of the Union says about his reelection prospects

Before President Trump started his State of the Union speech on Tuesday night, Republican Congress members chanted “four more years!”

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In October, candidate Donald Trump said, "If Hillary [Clinton] is elected she would be under protracted criminal investigation, likely followed by the trial of a sitting president.

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In October, candidate Donald Trump said, "If Hillary [Clinton] is elected she would be under protracted criminal investigation, likely followed by the trial of a sitting president.

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President Trump signed two new executive orders today, aimed at reshaping US trade policy.

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President Trump signed two new executive orders today, aimed at reshaping US trade policy.

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