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Half empty or half full? Audio Articles now available! Download the Reuters App.   Politics U.S. Politics U.S.   By James Oliphant, national political correspondent What did the Rolling Stones sing about sometimes not getting what you want – that maybe all you get is what you need?  President Donald Trump usually has so many plates spinning at the same time that it can be difficult to judge whether he's winning or losing. This past week has served as a prime example. Trump got his way on some matters – specifically trade – while continuing to be unable to secure the peace deals in Gaza and with Russia that he has long sought.     Latest U.S. politics headlines How Trump's crackdown on law firms is undermining legal defenses for the vulnerable   Exclusive: Trump administration slashed federal funding for gun violence prevention   Exclusive: Tr...

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