Trump administration agrees to delay abortion care 'conscience' rule
SAN FRANCISCO — The Trump administration has agreed to postpone implementing a rule allowing medical workers to decline performing abortions or other treatments on moral or religious grounds while the so-called "conscience" rule is challenged in a California court.The rule was supposed to take effect on July 22 but the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its opponents in a California lawsuit mutually agreed Friday to delay a final ruling on the matter until Nov. 22.The agency called it the "most efficient way to adjudicate" the rule.A federal judge in San Francisco permitted the change on Saturday.A California lawsuit alleges that the department exceeded its authority with the rule, which President Trump announced in May.The measure known as Protecting Statutory Conscience Rights in Health Care; Delegations of Authority would require institutions that receive money from federal programs to certify that they comply with some 25 federal laws protecting conscience and religious rights.Most laws pertain to medical procedures such as abortion, sterilization and assisted suicide.The department has previously said that past administrations haven't done enough to protect such rights in the medical field.The rule is a priority for religious conservatives, but critics fear it will become a pretext for denying medical attention to LGBT people or women seeking abortions, a legal medical procedure."The Trump administration is trying to systematically limit access to critical medical care for women, the LGBTQ community, and other vulnerable patients," San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera said in a statement announcing Friday's decision. "Hospitals are no place to put personal beliefs above patient care."San Francisco would have faced losing about $1 billion in federal funding for health care-related programs if the rule took effect, according to the statement from his office.
SAN FRANCISCO — The Trump administration has agreed to postpone implementing a rule allowing medical workers to decline performing abortions or other treatments on moral or religious grounds while the so-called "conscience" rule is challenged in a California court.The rule was supposed to take effect on July 22 but the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its opponents in a California lawsuit mutually agreed Friday to delay a final ruling on the matter until Nov. 22.The agency called it the "most efficient way to adjudicate" the rule.A federal judge in San Francisco permitted the change on Saturday.A California lawsuit alleges that the department exceeded its authority with the rule, which President Trump announced in May.The measure known as Protecting Statutory Conscience Rights in Health Care; Delegations of Authority would require institutions that receive money from federal programs to certify that they comply with some 25 federal laws protecting conscience and religious rights.Most laws pertain to medical procedures such as abortion, sterilization and assisted suicide.The department has previously said that past administrations haven't done enough to protect such rights in the medical field.The rule is a priority for religious conservatives, but critics fear it will become a pretext for denying medical attention to LGBT people or women seeking abortions, a legal medical procedure."The Trump administration is trying to systematically limit access to critical medical care for women, the LGBTQ community, and other vulnerable patients," San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera said in a statement announcing Friday's decision. "Hospitals are no place to put personal beliefs above patient care."San Francisco would have faced losing about $1 billion in federal funding for health care-related programs if the rule took effect, according to the statement from his office.
Federal judge bars Pres. Trump from using $2.5B to build border wall
OAKLAND, Calif. — A federal judge on Friday prohibited President Donald Trump from tapping $2.5 billion in military funding to build high-priority segments of his prized border wall in California, Arizona and New Mexico.Judge Haywood S.
OAKLAND, Calif. — A federal judge on Friday prohibited President Donald Trump from tapping $2.5 billion in military funding to build high-priority segments of his prized border wall in California, Arizona and New Mexico.Judge Haywood S.
Pres. Trump dismisses Carter's attacks on his legitimacy
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Friends: Pres. Trump accuser told us of attack in the '90s
NEW YORK — Two women have confirmed that the writer E.
NEW YORK — Two women have confirmed that the writer E.
Pres. Trump's next tweet could get a warning label
SAN FRANCISCO — President Donald Trump's next tweet might come with a warning label.Starting Thursday, tweets that Twitter deems to involve matters of public interest, but which violate the service's rules, will be obscured by a warning explaining the violation and Twitter's reasons for publishing it anyway.
SAN FRANCISCO — President Donald Trump's next tweet might come with a warning label.Starting Thursday, tweets that Twitter deems to involve matters of public interest, but which violate the service's rules, will be obscured by a warning explaining the violation and Twitter's reasons for publishing it anyway.
Pres. Trump awards highest military honor to Iraq veteran
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is awarding the nation's highest military honor to an Iraq veteran who cleared an insurgent strongpoint and allowed members of his platoon to move to safety.The president is presenting the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sgt.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is awarding the nation's highest military honor to an Iraq veteran who cleared an insurgent strongpoint and allowed members of his platoon to move to safety.The president is presenting the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sgt.
Pres. Trump signs executive order calling for upfront disclosure of hospital costs
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday, June 24 that calls for upfront disclosure by hospitals of actual prices for common tests and procedures to keep costs down .The idea is to give patients practical information that they can use to help save money.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday, June 24 that calls for upfront disclosure by hospitals of actual prices for common tests and procedures to keep costs down .The idea is to give patients practical information that they can use to help save money.
Pres. Trump signs order imposing sanctions on Iran supreme leader
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday targeting Iran's supreme leader and his associates with financial sanctions, the latest action the U.S. has taken to discourage Tehran from developing nuclear weapons and supporting militant groups.The sanctions follow Iran's downing of a more than $100 million U.S. surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz that has ratcheted up tensions.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday targeting Iran's supreme leader and his associates with financial sanctions, the latest action the U.S. has taken to discourage Tehran from developing nuclear weapons and supporting militant groups.The sanctions follow Iran's downing of a more than $100 million U.S. surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz that has ratcheted up tensions.
Pres. Trump says he'd rather face Biden, isn't prepared to lose
COLUMBIA, S.C. — President Donald Trump says he'd prefer to run for re-election against Joe Biden, suggesting that the former vice president won't be the "great candidate" Hillary Clinton was in 2016.The president told NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday that Clinton was "very smart.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — President Donald Trump says he'd prefer to run for re-election against Joe Biden, suggesting that the former vice president won't be the "great candidate" Hillary Clinton was in 2016.The president told NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday that Clinton was "very smart.
Pres. Trump won't say if he'll ask FBI to probe Khashoggi killing
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump isn't saying whether he'll direct the FBI to investigate the death of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi (jah-MAHL' khahr-SHOHK'-jee).Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump isn't saying whether he'll direct the FBI to investigate the death of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi (jah-MAHL' khahr-SHOHK'-jee).Pres.
North Korea says Kim Jong Un received 'excellent' letter from Pres. Trump
SEOUL, South Korea — President Donald Trump sent North Korean leader Kim Jong Un an "excellent" letter, the North's state-run news agency reported Sunday, quoting Kim as saying he would "seriously contemplate it."The White House declined to confirm that Pres.
SEOUL, South Korea — President Donald Trump sent North Korean leader Kim Jong Un an "excellent" letter, the North's state-run news agency reported Sunday, quoting Kim as saying he would "seriously contemplate it."The White House declined to confirm that Pres.
President Trump postpones nationwide immigration enforcement sweep
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday delayed a nationwide immigration sweep to deport people living the United States illegally, including families, saying he would give lawmakers two weeks to work out solutions for the southern border.The move came after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called President Trump on Friday asking him to call off the raids.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday delayed a nationwide immigration sweep to deport people living the United States illegally, including families, saying he would give lawmakers two weeks to work out solutions for the southern border.The move came after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called President Trump on Friday asking him to call off the raids.
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Pres. Trump calls off Iranian strikes, citing likely deaths
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. was "cocked and loaded" to retaliate against Iran for downing an unmanned American surveillance drone but he canceled the strikes minutes before they were to be launched after being told 150 people could die.Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. was "cocked and loaded" to retaliate against Iran for downing an unmanned American surveillance drone but he canceled the strikes minutes before they were to be launched after being told 150 people could die.Pres.
US prepped for strikes on Iran before approval was withdrawn
WASHINGTON — The United States abruptly called off preparations for a military strike against Iran over the downing of a U.S. surveillance drone, a U.S. official said, while Iran claimed Friday it had issued several warnings before shooting down the drone over what it said was Iranian territory.The Trump administration offered no immediate public account of the thinking behind the last-minute halt in U.S. preparations for retaliation, amid days of escalating tensions between the two countries.
WASHINGTON — The United States abruptly called off preparations for a military strike against Iran over the downing of a U.S. surveillance drone, a U.S. official said, while Iran claimed Friday it had issued several warnings before shooting down the drone over what it said was Iranian territory.The Trump administration offered no immediate public account of the thinking behind the last-minute halt in U.S. preparations for retaliation, amid days of escalating tensions between the two countries.
President Trump says US will begin deporting millions
WASHINGTON —President Donald Trump is threatening to deport millions of people living in the United States illegally, heralding a plan that could help energize his supporters just ahead of formally announcing his reelection bid .The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement next week will "begin the process of removing the millions of illegal aliens who have illicitly found their way into the United States," Pres.
WASHINGTON —President Donald Trump is threatening to deport millions of people living in the United States illegally, heralding a plan that could help energize his supporters just ahead of formally announcing his reelection bid .The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement next week will "begin the process of removing the millions of illegal aliens who have illicitly found their way into the United States," Pres.
4 years in, Pres. Trump fondly recalls Trump Tower campaign launch
NEW YORK — It was the escalator ride that would change history.Four years ago on Sunday, Pres.
NEW YORK — It was the escalator ride that would change history.Four years ago on Sunday, Pres.
Unwanted kiss lawsuit against Pres. Trump dismissed in Florida
TAMPA, Fla. — A federal lawsuit alleging President Donald Trump kissed a former campaign staffer during a Florida rally in 2016 has been dismissed.U.S. District Judge William Jung in Tampa issued a ruling Friday that called 44-year-old Alva Johnson's complaint a "political lawsuit." The Tampa Bay Times reports that the lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, meaning it can be refiled within 30 days.Johnson contends that Pres.
TAMPA, Fla. — A federal lawsuit alleging President Donald Trump kissed a former campaign staffer during a Florida rally in 2016 has been dismissed.U.S. District Judge William Jung in Tampa issued a ruling Friday that called 44-year-old Alva Johnson's complaint a "political lawsuit." The Tampa Bay Times reports that the lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, meaning it can be refiled within 30 days.Johnson contends that Pres.
Pres. Trump compares first lady 'Melania T' to 'Jackie O'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his wife, first lady Melania Trump, is an icon on the same order of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his wife, first lady Melania Trump, is an icon on the same order of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.Pres.
President Trump says he'd 'of course' tell FBI if he gets foreign dirt
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that "of course" he would go to the FBI or the attorney general if a foreign power offered him dirt about an opponent.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that "of course" he would go to the FBI or the attorney general if a foreign power offered him dirt about an opponent.