Serviceman surprises wife and children during State of the Union
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCMH) — During President Trump's State of the Union address, he took a moment to recognize a North Carolina mother whose husband deployed to Afghanistan.Amy Williams, who lives in Fort Bragg, has a 6-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son."War places a heavy burden on our nation's extraordinary military families," Trump said. "Amy works full time and volunteers countless hours helping other military families."Her husband, Sgt.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCMH) — During President Trump's State of the Union address, he took a moment to recognize a North Carolina mother whose husband deployed to Afghanistan.Amy Williams, who lives in Fort Bragg, has a 6-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son."War places a heavy burden on our nation's extraordinary military families," Trump said. "Amy works full time and volunteers countless hours helping other military families."Her husband, Sgt.
Senate so far split neatly along party lines on impeachment
WASHINGTON — The Senate is so far cleaving neatly along party lines in advance of Wednesday's virtually certain votes to acquit President Donald Trump on two impeachment charges, with just two or three undecided members even considering breaking with their party.A leading GOP moderate, Susan Collins of Maine, announced she will vote to acquit President Trump, leaving Utah Sen.
WASHINGTON — The Senate is so far cleaving neatly along party lines in advance of Wednesday's virtually certain votes to acquit President Donald Trump on two impeachment charges, with just two or three undecided members even considering breaking with their party.A leading GOP moderate, Susan Collins of Maine, announced she will vote to acquit President Trump, leaving Utah Sen.
Army veteran, Border Patrol deputy among President Trump’s guests for State of the Union
WASHINGTON ─ For U.S. Army veteran Tony Rankins, it was hard to put into words what it would mean to be a gust of President Donald Trump at the State of the Union address Tuesday night, Feb. 4.“It’s unbelievable, from sleeping on the streets to being here at the White House,” Rankins said.Rankins said he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but overcame homelessness and addiction with the help of a job, which was made possible by President Trump’s Opportunity Zones program.“Without that, I would’ve never gotten a job,” Rankins said. “…it means a lot to my family because I’ve brought so much shame to them, but now, maybe they’ll see if we are all right.”Border Patrol Deputy Chief Raul Ortiz, another of President Trump’s guests said he recognizes the importance of securing the nation’s southern border.“He also recognizes that there’s a border security issue and national security issue that we must deal with,” Ortiz said of President Trump. “Understand that we have a humanitarian crisis.”Jody Jones’ brother was murdered by an illegal immigrant back in 2018.
WASHINGTON ─ For U.S. Army veteran Tony Rankins, it was hard to put into words what it would mean to be a gust of President Donald Trump at the State of the Union address Tuesday night, Feb. 4.“It’s unbelievable, from sleeping on the streets to being here at the White House,” Rankins said.Rankins said he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but overcame homelessness and addiction with the help of a job, which was made possible by President Trump’s Opportunity Zones program.“Without that, I would’ve never gotten a job,” Rankins said. “…it means a lot to my family because I’ve brought so much shame to them, but now, maybe they’ll see if we are all right.”Border Patrol Deputy Chief Raul Ortiz, another of President Trump’s guests said he recognizes the importance of securing the nation’s southern border.“He also recognizes that there’s a border security issue and national security issue that we must deal with,” Ortiz said of President Trump. “Understand that we have a humanitarian crisis.”Jody Jones’ brother was murdered by an illegal immigrant back in 2018.
President Trump's State of the Union speech to project optimism at time of bitter division
WASHINGTON — Standing before lawmakers in the grand-domed Capitol where his impeachment trial is still underway, President Donald Trump on Tuesday night will declare the state of the union strong, even when it is bitterly divided as he asks Americans for a second term.After becoming just the third president in U.S. history to be impeached, President Trump will try to move forward, aides say, offering an optimistic message that stresses economic growth in his annual address before Congress.But the impeachment drama will hang over him as he stands before the very lawmakers who have voted to remove him from office — and those who are expected to acquit him Wednesday when the Senate trial comes to a close.
WASHINGTON — Standing before lawmakers in the grand-domed Capitol where his impeachment trial is still underway, President Donald Trump on Tuesday night will declare the state of the union strong, even when it is bitterly divided as he asks Americans for a second term.After becoming just the third president in U.S. history to be impeached, President Trump will try to move forward, aides say, offering an optimistic message that stresses economic growth in his annual address before Congress.But the impeachment drama will hang over him as he stands before the very lawmakers who have voted to remove him from office — and those who are expected to acquit him Wednesday when the Senate trial comes to a close.
Poor start: Leadoff Iowa Democratic caucus results delayed
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Democratic Party said Monday night, Feb. 3 that results from the state’s first-in-the-nation caucus were indefinitely delayed due to “quality checks” and “inconsistencies” in some reporting, an embarrassing complication that added a new layer of doubt to an already uncertain presidential primary season.The party said the problem was not a result of a “hack or an intrusion.”The statement came after Iowa voters packed caucus sites across the state with at least four leading candidates battling to win the opening contest of the 2020 campaign, and ultimately, the opportunity to take on President Donald Trump this fall.Monday's confusion allowed every candidate to claim momentum, though no results were announced by the state party as Monday night was about to turn to Tuesday.“It looks like it’s going to be a long night, but we’re feeling good," former Vice President Joe Biden said, suggesting the final results would “be close.” “We’re in this for the long haul.”Vermont Sen.
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Democratic Party said Monday night, Feb. 3 that results from the state’s first-in-the-nation caucus were indefinitely delayed due to “quality checks” and “inconsistencies” in some reporting, an embarrassing complication that added a new layer of doubt to an already uncertain presidential primary season.The party said the problem was not a result of a “hack or an intrusion.”The statement came after Iowa voters packed caucus sites across the state with at least four leading candidates battling to win the opening contest of the 2020 campaign, and ultimately, the opportunity to take on President Donald Trump this fall.Monday's confusion allowed every candidate to claim momentum, though no results were announced by the state party as Monday night was about to turn to Tuesday.“It looks like it’s going to be a long night, but we’re feeling good," former Vice President Joe Biden said, suggesting the final results would “be close.” “We’re in this for the long haul.”Vermont Sen.
Annual White House Easter Egg Roll scheduled for April 13
WASHINGTON — The annual White House Easter Egg Roll is set for April 13.First lady Melania Trump announced the date for the time-honored tradition on Monday.Tickets are free and are available through an online lottery scheduled to open Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. CST and close Feb. 24 at 9 a.m. CST.
WASHINGTON — The annual White House Easter Egg Roll is set for April 13.First lady Melania Trump announced the date for the time-honored tradition on Monday.Tickets are free and are available through an online lottery scheduled to open Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. CST and close Feb. 24 at 9 a.m. CST.
In battleground Wisconsin, GOP opens 1st Milwaukee office
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Republican Party this week will open its first-ever office in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, one of the clearest signs yet of the party's push to cut into Democrats' advantage among minority voters and the latest indication of how hard-fought every vote will be in the battleground state.The office, which opens Thursday, will serve as the base for the party's minority outreach coordinator and serve as a hub for Republican events, campaign organizing and efforts to connect with black and Hispanic people in Milwaukee, party leaders told The Associated Press.“We want to be a part of the community,” Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman Andrew Hitt told the AP. “We want to make sure they know there is a choice."Both major parties have stressed the importance of reaching every possible voter in the swing state.
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Republican Party this week will open its first-ever office in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, one of the clearest signs yet of the party's push to cut into Democrats' advantage among minority voters and the latest indication of how hard-fought every vote will be in the battleground state.The office, which opens Thursday, will serve as the base for the party's minority outreach coordinator and serve as a hub for Republican events, campaign organizing and efforts to connect with black and Hispanic people in Milwaukee, party leaders told The Associated Press.“We want to be a part of the community,” Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman Andrew Hitt told the AP. “We want to make sure they know there is a choice."Both major parties have stressed the importance of reaching every possible voter in the swing state.
President Trump shifts to authorize wider US military use of landmines
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday canceled an Obama-era prohibition on the use of anti-personnel landmines outside of the Korean peninsula.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday canceled an Obama-era prohibition on the use of anti-personnel landmines outside of the Korean peninsula.
President Trump to tout U.S. 'comeback' at State of the Union speech
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will use next week’s State of the Union to promote what he calls the “Great American comeback,” according to a senior administration official.The speech comes at a moment when President Trump is hoping to put his Senate impeachment trial behind him.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will use next week’s State of the Union to promote what he calls the “Great American comeback,” according to a senior administration official.The speech comes at a moment when President Trump is hoping to put his Senate impeachment trial behind him.
President Trump acquittal now likely Wednesday; Senate nixes witnesses
WASHINGTON — The Senate narrowly rejected Democratic demands to summon witnesses for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial late Friday, all but ensuring President Trump's acquittal in just the third trial to threaten a president's removal in U.S. history.
WASHINGTON — The Senate narrowly rejected Democratic demands to summon witnesses for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial late Friday, all but ensuring President Trump's acquittal in just the third trial to threaten a president's removal in U.S. history.
Police open fire at 'impaired' driver in Mar-a-Lago breach
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Law enforcement agents opened fire on an SUV driver who smashed through two security checkpoints at Mar-a-Lago on Friday in what authorities described as the actions of “an obviously impaired" driver but not an intentional attack on President Donald Trump's resort.The driver, Hannah Roemhild, 30, of Connecticut, who identifies herself on her Facebook page as an opera singer, was later arrested at a nearby motel.
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Law enforcement agents opened fire on an SUV driver who smashed through two security checkpoints at Mar-a-Lago on Friday in what authorities described as the actions of “an obviously impaired" driver but not an intentional attack on President Donald Trump's resort.The driver, Hannah Roemhild, 30, of Connecticut, who identifies herself on her Facebook page as an opera singer, was later arrested at a nearby motel.
Senate may push final President Trump trial vote to next week
WASHINGTON — The Senate is considering pushing off final acquittal in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial until next week under a proposal being negotiated Friday by party leaders.The situation remained fluid, but senators have indicated they want more time to publicly debate the charges and air their positions on the coming vote, according to a Republican familiar with the proposal but unauthorized to discuss it.
WASHINGTON — The Senate is considering pushing off final acquittal in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial until next week under a proposal being negotiated Friday by party leaders.The situation remained fluid, but senators have indicated they want more time to publicly debate the charges and air their positions on the coming vote, according to a Republican familiar with the proposal but unauthorized to discuss it.
Key questions asked during impeachment trial of President Trump
WASHINGTON — There were questions about quid pro quos and whistleblowers, the Constitution and an unpublished book.Senators in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial posed dozens of questions to White House lawyers and to House Democrats prosecuting the case.
WASHINGTON — There were questions about quid pro quos and whistleblowers, the Constitution and an unpublished book.Senators in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial posed dozens of questions to White House lawyers and to House Democrats prosecuting the case.
President Trump defense: Ukraine 'quid pro quo' not impeachable
WASHINGTON — In a striking shift from President Donald Trump’s claims of “perfect” dealings with Ukraine, his defense asserted Wednesday at his Senate trial that a trade of U.S. military aid for political favors — even if proven — could not be grounds for his impeachment.President Trump's defenders relied on retired professor Alan Dershowitz, a member of their team, who told senators that every politician conflates his own interest with the public interest. "It cannot be impeachable,” he declared.Democrats are pressing hard to force the Senate to call more witnesses to testify, but Republicans appear intently focused on bringing the impeachment trial to a vote of acquittal, possibly in a matter of days.
WASHINGTON — In a striking shift from President Donald Trump’s claims of “perfect” dealings with Ukraine, his defense asserted Wednesday at his Senate trial that a trade of U.S. military aid for political favors — even if proven — could not be grounds for his impeachment.President Trump's defenders relied on retired professor Alan Dershowitz, a member of their team, who told senators that every politician conflates his own interest with the public interest. "It cannot be impeachable,” he declared.Democrats are pressing hard to force the Senate to call more witnesses to testify, but Republicans appear intently focused on bringing the impeachment trial to a vote of acquittal, possibly in a matter of days.
President Trump impeachment trial gets more pointed with Bolton book at the center
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's impeachment trial shifted swiftly to pointed, back-and-forth questioning Wednesday as Republicans strained to contain the fallout over John Bolton's forthcoming book, which threatens their hopes of ending the trial with a quick acquittal.The day started simply enough.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's impeachment trial shifted swiftly to pointed, back-and-forth questioning Wednesday as Republicans strained to contain the fallout over John Bolton's forthcoming book, which threatens their hopes of ending the trial with a quick acquittal.The day started simply enough.
President Trump: New trade deal with Canada, Mexico to boost US growth
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a major rewrite of the rules of trade with Canada and Mexico that he said replaces the “nightmare" of a Clinton-era agreement and will keep jobs, wealth and growth in America.President Trump made renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement a priority during his 2016 campaign, although trade experts say the impact of the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement will be modest.“This is a cutting-edge, state-of-the-art agreement that protects, defends, and serves the great people of our country,” President Trump said in an outdoor signing ceremony at the White House, where the invitation list included more than 70 Republican members of Congress but no Democratic legislators. “Together we are building a glorious future that is raised, grown, built and made right here in the glorious U.S.A."Canada and Mexico already represent the top two export markets for U.S. goods.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a major rewrite of the rules of trade with Canada and Mexico that he said replaces the “nightmare" of a Clinton-era agreement and will keep jobs, wealth and growth in America.President Trump made renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement a priority during his 2016 campaign, although trade experts say the impact of the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement will be modest.“This is a cutting-edge, state-of-the-art agreement that protects, defends, and serves the great people of our country,” President Trump said in an outdoor signing ceremony at the White House, where the invitation list included more than 70 Republican members of Congress but no Democratic legislators. “Together we are building a glorious future that is raised, grown, built and made right here in the glorious U.S.A."Canada and Mexico already represent the top two export markets for U.S. goods.
President Trump team concludes defense, argues against calling John Bolton
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's legal team argued forcefully against the relevance of testimony from President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton on Tuesday as they concluded their defense and the Senate braced for debate on whether to summon Bolton and other witnesses into the impeachment trial.“This should end now, as quickly as possible," White House counsel Pat Cipollone declared, capping a defense presentation that painted President Trump as a victim and took dismissive swipes at Bolton, the potential witness who has scrambled Republican hopes for a swift end to the trial.A day after the defense team largely brushed past Bolton, attorney Jay Sekulow addressed the controversy head-on by dismissing his manuscript — said to contradict a key defense argument about President Trump's dealings with Ukraine — as “inadmissible." The argument was meant to preempt calls from Democrats for witnesses including Bolton, who writes in a forthcoming book that President Trump told him he wanted to withhold military aid from Ukraine until it helped with investigations into Democratic rival Joe Biden.“It is not a game of leaks and unsourced manuscripts," Sekulow said.The argument built on a separate one Monday night from President Trump attorney Alan Dershowitz, who said that nothing in the manuscript — even if true — rises to the level of an impeachable offense.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's legal team argued forcefully against the relevance of testimony from President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton on Tuesday as they concluded their defense and the Senate braced for debate on whether to summon Bolton and other witnesses into the impeachment trial.“This should end now, as quickly as possible," White House counsel Pat Cipollone declared, capping a defense presentation that painted President Trump as a victim and took dismissive swipes at Bolton, the potential witness who has scrambled Republican hopes for a swift end to the trial.A day after the defense team largely brushed past Bolton, attorney Jay Sekulow addressed the controversy head-on by dismissing his manuscript — said to contradict a key defense argument about President Trump's dealings with Ukraine — as “inadmissible." The argument was meant to preempt calls from Democrats for witnesses including Bolton, who writes in a forthcoming book that President Trump told him he wanted to withhold military aid from Ukraine until it helped with investigations into Democratic rival Joe Biden.“It is not a game of leaks and unsourced manuscripts," Sekulow said.The argument built on a separate one Monday night from President Trump attorney Alan Dershowitz, who said that nothing in the manuscript — even if true — rises to the level of an impeachable offense.