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US President Donald Trump's administration deferred to his instincts, having seen him make bold decisions and somehow come out on top.

US President Donald Trump's administration deferred to his instincts, having seen him make bold decisions and somehow come out on top.

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Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman

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NEW YORK – The black SUV carrying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the White House just before 11am on Feb 11.

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