Trump Returns to Reflecting Pool, Now Refilled After Botched Renovation
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Rather than using Monday to travel to key states and try to energize his "Make America Great Again" supporters as his Republican Party tries to maintain control of Congress, President Donald Trump opted for an event at a Washington renovation project that has been embarrassing and contentious. Covered by 18 outlets: 8 lean left, 6 are centre, 4 lean right.
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