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Trump wants an unlimited troop increase in Afghanistan. He’s going to need Congress’s help.Washington Post First Read’s Morning Clips: Trump’s Afghanistan PlanNBCNews.com OPINION | Trump misses bull’s-eye on our strategy in AfghanistanThe Hill (blog) The reality is, Trump can make a difference in AfghanistanCNN Trump’s Speech Can’t Change Recalcitrant RealitiesThe Atlantic Full coverage

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Trump announces new strategy for Afghanistan that calls for a troop increaseWashington Post Five key pieces of Trump’s Afghanistan planCNN Trump ramps up war in Afghanistan, rejects timetablesThe Hill The conflict in Afghanistan is Trump’s war nowLos Angeles Times Trump addresses nation on Afghanistan troop surge — live blogFox News Full coverage

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Trump takes in eclipse from White HouseThe Hill Trump gives eclipse a thumbs-upPolitico Don’t Lie, You Looked At The Eclipse Just Like Donald Trump DidHuffPost There is one big silver lining that comes with Trump’s troubles: Tax cut odds may be going UPCNBC Prisoners in a cursed White HouseWashington Post Full coverage