Amid virus fears, President Trump moves away from rallies — for now
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is temporarily halting his trademark rallies — as his campaign bows to the coronavirus outbreak that is rapidly reshaping the nation's political landscape.The rallies have long been President Trump's most potent political weapon: They energize the candidate, give him a powerful platform from which to attack his adversaries and allow his team to collect a treasure trove of voter data.But the spread of the virus, which has closed schools and shuttered professional sports leagues, has also touched the 2020 presidential campaign.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is temporarily halting his trademark rallies — as his campaign bows to the coronavirus outbreak that is rapidly reshaping the nation's political landscape.The rallies have long been President Trump's most potent political weapon: They energize the candidate, give him a powerful platform from which to attack his adversaries and allow his team to collect a treasure trove of voter data.But the spread of the virus, which has closed schools and shuttered professional sports leagues, has also touched the 2020 presidential campaign.
Brazilian who met President Trump has virus; no plans to test president
RIO DE JANEIRO — A senior Brazilian official who attended weekend events with President Donald Trump in Florida has tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first time that someone known to have the virus was in close proximity to the president.
RIO DE JANEIRO — A senior Brazilian official who attended weekend events with President Donald Trump in Florida has tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first time that someone known to have the virus was in close proximity to the president.
Officials: US strikes Iran-backed group that hit Iraq base
WASHINGTON — The U.S. launched airstrikes in Iraq Thursday, American officials said, targeting the Iranian-backed Shia militia members believed responsible for the rocket attack that killed and wounded American and British troops at a base north of Baghdad.One U.S. official said multiple strikes targeted Kataib Hezbollah weapons facilities inside Iraq.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. launched airstrikes in Iraq Thursday, American officials said, targeting the Iranian-backed Shia militia members believed responsible for the rocket attack that killed and wounded American and British troops at a base north of Baghdad.One U.S. official said multiple strikes targeted Kataib Hezbollah weapons facilities inside Iraq.
President Trump's ban on travel from Europe escalates pain for airlines
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's decision Wednesday to impose a 30-day ban on most Europeans entering the United States is the latest calamity for airlines already reeling from falling bookings and canceled reservations as people try to avoid contracting the coronavirus.The ban, to begin at midnight Friday, won't apply to Americans trying to return home — though they will be subject to “enhanced” health screening — or to citizens of the United Kingdom.But coming on top of similar restrictions imposed by many other governments, President Trump's move is bound to drastically escalate disruptions facing global airlines and travelers on some of the most heavily traveled routes.The disruptions to air travel are rippling through economies in a blow to hotels, car rental companies, museums and restaurants.There usually are about 400 flights a day from Europe to the United States, according to flight tracker FlightAware.About 72.4 million passengers flew from the U.S. to Europe in the year ended last June, making it the most popular international destination, according to Transportation Department figures.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's decision Wednesday to impose a 30-day ban on most Europeans entering the United States is the latest calamity for airlines already reeling from falling bookings and canceled reservations as people try to avoid contracting the coronavirus.The ban, to begin at midnight Friday, won't apply to Americans trying to return home — though they will be subject to “enhanced” health screening — or to citizens of the United Kingdom.But coming on top of similar restrictions imposed by many other governments, President Trump's move is bound to drastically escalate disruptions facing global airlines and travelers on some of the most heavily traveled routes.The disruptions to air travel are rippling through economies in a blow to hotels, car rental companies, museums and restaurants.There usually are about 400 flights a day from Europe to the United States, according to flight tracker FlightAware.About 72.4 million passengers flew from the U.S. to Europe in the year ended last June, making it the most popular international destination, according to Transportation Department figures.
Pres. Trump suspends all travel from Europe starting Friday amid coronavirus
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Taking dramatic action, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, March 11 he is sharply restricting passenger travel from 26 European nations to the U.S. and moving to ease the economic cost of a viral pandemic that is roiling global financial markets and disrupting the daily lives of Americans.President Trump, in a rare Oval Office address to the nation, said the month-long restriction on travel would begin late Friday, at midnight.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Taking dramatic action, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, March 11 he is sharply restricting passenger travel from 26 European nations to the U.S. and moving to ease the economic cost of a viral pandemic that is roiling global financial markets and disrupting the daily lives of Americans.President Trump, in a rare Oval Office address to the nation, said the month-long restriction on travel would begin late Friday, at midnight.
'Catholics for Trump' event set for March 19 in Milwaukee postponed due to coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump's scheduled "Catholics for Trump" event scheduled for March 19 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee was postponed Wednesday, March 11 due to coronavirus.Catholics have been on the winning side of presidential elections since 1976.
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump's scheduled "Catholics for Trump" event scheduled for March 19 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee was postponed Wednesday, March 11 due to coronavirus.Catholics have been on the winning side of presidential elections since 1976.
Congress acts to limit President Trump's military action in Iran
WASHINGTON — Defying a veto threat, Congress has approved a bipartisan measure to limit President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran.The House gave final legislative approval to the measure Wednesday, 227-186, sending it to President Trump.
WASHINGTON — Defying a veto threat, Congress has approved a bipartisan measure to limit President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran.The House gave final legislative approval to the measure Wednesday, 227-186, sending it to President Trump.
Trump administration weighs delaying tax deadline amid coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is working on plans to delay the April 15 federal tax deadline for some taxpayers in a bid to soften the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the U.S. economy.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress on Wednesday that the administration is looking to provide relief for most individual taxpayers as well as small businesses.Mnuchin said the administration believes a payment delay would have the effect of putting more than $200 billion back into the economy that would otherwise go to paying taxes next month.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is working on plans to delay the April 15 federal tax deadline for some taxpayers in a bid to soften the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the U.S. economy.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress on Wednesday that the administration is looking to provide relief for most individual taxpayers as well as small businesses.Mnuchin said the administration believes a payment delay would have the effect of putting more than $200 billion back into the economy that would otherwise go to paying taxes next month.
SCOTUS: Trump administration's 'Remain in Mexico' asylum policy to continue
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would allow the Trump administration to continue enforcing a policy that makes asylum-seekers wait in Mexico for U.S. court hearings, despite lower court rulings that the policy probably is illegal.The justices' order, over a dissenting vote by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, overturns a lower court order that would have blocked the policy, at least for people arriving at the border crossings in Arizona and California.The high court action came a day before the lower court order was to have taken effect.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would allow the Trump administration to continue enforcing a policy that makes asylum-seekers wait in Mexico for U.S. court hearings, despite lower court rulings that the policy probably is illegal.The justices' order, over a dissenting vote by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, overturns a lower court order that would have blocked the policy, at least for people arriving at the border crossings in Arizona and California.The high court action came a day before the lower court order was to have taken effect.
President Trump to launch 'Catholics for Trump' Coalition in Milwaukee on March 19
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump is scheduled to be in Milwaukee on Thursday, March 19 to launch the ‘Catholics for Trump’ coalition.A news release says the event, which is set to take place at the Wisconsin Center, "will bring together Catholics from across the nation who support President Trump’s re-election." The event is slated for 4 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m.
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump is scheduled to be in Milwaukee on Thursday, March 19 to launch the ‘Catholics for Trump’ coalition.A news release says the event, which is set to take place at the Wisconsin Center, "will bring together Catholics from across the nation who support President Trump’s re-election." The event is slated for 4 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m.
White House: President Trump not visiting Moscow for V-Day celebrations
MOSCOW -- U.S. President Donald Trump will not be coming to Moscow for Victory Day celebrations on May 9, the White House announced Tuesday in a disappointment for the Kremlin.The White House confirmed that President Trump has declined the Kremlin invitation to attend Russia’s Victory Day celebrations on the 75th anniversary of World War II victory — the nation's most important holiday.President Trump said last year he appreciated the invitation, but wasn't sure if he could go as the celebration falls “right in the middle of political season.”“Via diplomatic channels, we have received information that the (U.S.) president will not be coming,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Tuesday, adding that it remains unclear who will represent the U.S. on the Victory Day in Moscow.In an interview with the state-run Tass news agency, a part of which was released Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said it would be “a mistake” for world leaders not to attend the Victory Day celebrations this year.“I think that, concerning former members of the anti‑Hitler alliance, the right thing to do would be to attend, from both a domestic political stance and a moral one," Putin said. “We look forward to seeing them and we will be glad if they come.
MOSCOW -- U.S. President Donald Trump will not be coming to Moscow for Victory Day celebrations on May 9, the White House announced Tuesday in a disappointment for the Kremlin.The White House confirmed that President Trump has declined the Kremlin invitation to attend Russia’s Victory Day celebrations on the 75th anniversary of World War II victory — the nation's most important holiday.President Trump said last year he appreciated the invitation, but wasn't sure if he could go as the celebration falls “right in the middle of political season.”“Via diplomatic channels, we have received information that the (U.S.) president will not be coming,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Tuesday, adding that it remains unclear who will represent the U.S. on the Victory Day in Moscow.In an interview with the state-run Tass news agency, a part of which was released Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said it would be “a mistake” for world leaders not to attend the Victory Day celebrations this year.“I think that, concerning former members of the anti‑Hitler alliance, the right thing to do would be to attend, from both a domestic political stance and a moral one," Putin said. “We look forward to seeing them and we will be glad if they come.
President Trump names Rep. Mark Meadows as new chief of staff
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Friday named Rep.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Friday named Rep.
President Trump, at CDC, offers scattershot defense of virus response
ATLANTA — President Donald Trump's visit to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday turned into a scattershot defense of his administration's handling of the growing coronavirus crisis, veering into political digs and detours.President Trump tried once more to quell growing alarm about the spread of the virus in America.
ATLANTA — President Donald Trump's visit to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday turned into a scattershot defense of his administration's handling of the growing coronavirus crisis, veering into political digs and detours.President Trump tried once more to quell growing alarm about the spread of the virus in America.
President Trump signs $8.3B bill to combat coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an $8.3 billion measure on Friday to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an $8.3 billion measure on Friday to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
Interior secretary defends President Trump’s environmental policies: 'Moving us forward, not backward'
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers grilled the secretary of the interior on Wednesday about the Trump administration’s ongoing actions to cut environmental policies.Interior Secretary David Bernhardt fended off attacks from all sides.Democrats like Sen.
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers grilled the secretary of the interior on Wednesday about the Trump administration’s ongoing actions to cut environmental policies.Interior Secretary David Bernhardt fended off attacks from all sides.Democrats like Sen.
Food stamp change fuels anxiety as states try to curb impact: 'We can't go without eating'
CHICAGO — Having food stamps offers Richard Butler stability he’s rarely known in his 25 years.
CHICAGO — Having food stamps offers Richard Butler stability he’s rarely known in his 25 years.
President Trump seeks high court approval to speed deportations
WASHINGTON — The man slipped into the U.S from Tijuana, Mexico, and made it just 25 yards from the border before he was arrested.A seven-month journey from Sri Lanka was over for Vijayakumar Thuraissigiam.
WASHINGTON — The man slipped into the U.S from Tijuana, Mexico, and made it just 25 yards from the border before he was arrested.A seven-month journey from Sri Lanka was over for Vijayakumar Thuraissigiam.
'Didn't think my vote would count:' Voters weighing options, turnout expected to rise in 2020
MILWAUKEE -- The national Trump campaign is making overtures to black voters here in Milwaukeee.
MILWAUKEE -- The national Trump campaign is making overtures to black voters here in Milwaukeee.
Federal appeals court temporarily halts President Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
SAN DIEGO — A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily halted a Trump administration policy to make asylum seekers wait in Mexico while their cases wind through U.S. immigration courts.The same court decided to keep another major change on hold, one that denies asylum to anyone who enters the U.S. illegally from Mexico.A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on the two policies that are central to President Donald Trump’s asylum crackdown, dealing the administration a major setback, even if it proves temporary.The question before the judges was whether to let the policies take effect during legal challenges.The Trump administration has made asylum an increasingly remote possibility at a time when claims have soared.
SAN DIEGO — A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily halted a Trump administration policy to make asylum seekers wait in Mexico while their cases wind through U.S. immigration courts.The same court decided to keep another major change on hold, one that denies asylum to anyone who enters the U.S. illegally from Mexico.A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on the two policies that are central to President Donald Trump’s asylum crackdown, dealing the administration a major setback, even if it proves temporary.The question before the judges was whether to let the policies take effect during legal challenges.The Trump administration has made asylum an increasingly remote possibility at a time when claims have soared.