Trump says he is willing to ‘close government’ to build Mexico wall
Craig TaylorThe president takes aim at opponents at an Arizona rally but misquotes his Charlottesville response. BBC News – US & Canada
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Trump vows ‘fight to win’ in Afghanistan
A hasty US withdrawal from Afghanistan would leave a vacuum for terrorists, the president said. BBC News – US & Canada
Jerry Lewis: US comedian dies aged 91 in Las Vegas
One of Hollywood’s most successful comedians passes away at his home in Las Vegas. BBC News – US & Canada
Steve Bannon vows to ‘go to war’ for Trump agenda after sacking
The fired Trump strategist pledges to fight for the agenda that he says won the US presidency. BBC News – US & Canada
Trump pushes debunked ‘pigs blood’ myth, hours after Barcelona attack
He referred to a hoax story about the execution of Muslim militants, shortly after an attack in Spain. BBC News – US & Canada
Trump stance on Charlottesville violence angers Republicans
Leading Republicans reject Mr Trump’s view that “both sides” were to blame for Saturday’s violence. BBC News – US & Canada