China's trade with US shrinks as tariff war worsens
BEIJING — China's trade with the United States is falling as the two sides prepare for negotiations with no signs of progress toward ending a tariff war that threatens global economic growth.Imports of American goods tumbled 22% in August from a year earlier to $10.3 billion, customs data showed Sunday.
BEIJING — China's trade with the United States is falling as the two sides prepare for negotiations with no signs of progress toward ending a tariff war that threatens global economic growth.Imports of American goods tumbled 22% in August from a year earlier to $10.3 billion, customs data showed Sunday.
NOAA assailed for defending President Trump's Hurricane Dorian claim
WASHINGTON — Former top officials of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are assailing the agency for undermining its weather forecasters as it defends President Donald Trump's statement from days ago that Hurricane Dorian threatened Alabama.They say NOAA's action risks the credibility of the nation's weather and science agency and may even risk lives.Dismay came from those who served under Republican and Democratic presidents alike as leaders in meteorology and disaster response sized up a sustained effort by President Trump and his aides to justify his warning that Alabama, among other states, was "most likely" to be hit hard by Dorian, contrary to forecasts showing Alabama was clear.
WASHINGTON — Former top officials of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are assailing the agency for undermining its weather forecasters as it defends President Donald Trump's statement from days ago that Hurricane Dorian threatened Alabama.They say NOAA's action risks the credibility of the nation's weather and science agency and may even risk lives.Dismay came from those who served under Republican and Democratic presidents alike as leaders in meteorology and disaster response sized up a sustained effort by President Trump and his aides to justify his warning that Alabama, among other states, was "most likely" to be hit hard by Dorian, contrary to forecasts showing Alabama was clear.
South Carolina GOP scraps 2020 presidential primary; other states may follow
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Republican leaders in South Carolina voted Saturday to scrap their presidential primary in 2020, while party officials in Kansas and Nevada were deciding whether to follow suit with their nominating contests as the GOP erects more hurdles for the long shots challenging President Donald Trump.Canceling primaries, caucuses and other voting is not an unusual move for the party of the White House incumbent seeking a second term, and allows Pres.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Republican leaders in South Carolina voted Saturday to scrap their presidential primary in 2020, while party officials in Kansas and Nevada were deciding whether to follow suit with their nominating contests as the GOP erects more hurdles for the long shots challenging President Donald Trump.Canceling primaries, caucuses and other voting is not an unusual move for the party of the White House incumbent seeking a second term, and allows Pres.
Marquette Law School poll: Dems edge President Trump in potential 2020 matches
MILWAUKEE -- A new Marquette Law School poll was released on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and finds 51 percent support for Joe Biden and 42 support for President Donald Trump in a potential 2020 match.
MILWAUKEE -- A new Marquette Law School poll was released on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and finds 51 percent support for Joe Biden and 42 support for President Donald Trump in a potential 2020 match.
Envoy says US-Taliban deal would see 5,000 troops leave 1st
KABUL, Afghanistan — A U.S. envoy said Monday the first 5,000 U.S. troops would leave Afghanistan within five months' time under a deal with the Taliban that has been reached "in principle" but still needs President Donald Trump's approval.
KABUL, Afghanistan — A U.S. envoy said Monday the first 5,000 U.S. troops would leave Afghanistan within five months' time under a deal with the Taliban that has been reached "in principle" but still needs President Donald Trump's approval.
Iran warns of 'strong step' from atomic deal if no new terms
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran will "take a strong step" away from its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers if Europe cannot offer the country new terms by a deadline at the end of this week, a government spokesman said Monday as top Iranian diplomats traveled to France and Russia for last-minute talks.The comments from Ali Rabiei reinforced the deadline Iran had set for Friday for Europe to offer it a way to sell its crude oil on the global market.
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran will "take a strong step" away from its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers if Europe cannot offer the country new terms by a deadline at the end of this week, a government spokesman said Monday as top Iranian diplomats traveled to France and Russia for last-minute talks.The comments from Ali Rabiei reinforced the deadline Iran had set for Friday for Europe to offer it a way to sell its crude oil on the global market.
Pres. Trump says he'll work with Congress to stop mass shootings
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his administration is committed to working with Congress to "stop the menace of mass attacks" as he bemoans the "monstrous" and "wicked" rampage by a gunman in West Texas.He says the goal is to "substantially reduce the violent crime ...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his administration is committed to working with Congress to "stop the menace of mass attacks" as he bemoans the "monstrous" and "wicked" rampage by a gunman in West Texas.He says the goal is to "substantially reduce the violent crime ...
Latest US, Chinese tariff hikes take effect in trade war
WASHINGTON — The United States and China went ahead with their latest tariff increases on each other's goods Sunday, Sept. 1, potentially raising prices Americans pay for some clothes, shoes, sporting goods, and other consumer items in advance of the holiday shopping season.The 15% U.S. taxes apply to about $112 billion of Chinese imports.
WASHINGTON — The United States and China went ahead with their latest tariff increases on each other's goods Sunday, Sept. 1, potentially raising prices Americans pay for some clothes, shoes, sporting goods, and other consumer items in advance of the holiday shopping season.The 15% U.S. taxes apply to about $112 billion of Chinese imports.
'Likely to raise prices:' Tariffs on Chinese imports could deliver direct hit on consumers
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports is likely to deliver a direct hit on many consumers, who were largely spared from higher prices in his previous rounds of import taxes.Beginning Sunday, Sept. 1, the U.S. government will begin collecting 15% tariffs on $112 billion in Chinese imports — items ranging from smartwatches and TVs to shoes, diapers, sporting goods, and meat and dairy products.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports is likely to deliver a direct hit on many consumers, who were largely spared from higher prices in his previous rounds of import taxes.Beginning Sunday, Sept. 1, the U.S. government will begin collecting 15% tariffs on $112 billion in Chinese imports — items ranging from smartwatches and TVs to shoes, diapers, sporting goods, and meat and dairy products.
Pres. Trump at golf club after going to Camp David to track storm
STERLING, Va. — President Donald Trump was at his private Virginia golf club as Hurricane Dorian is on track to threaten the Southeast coastline.Pres.
STERLING, Va. — President Donald Trump was at his private Virginia golf club as Hurricane Dorian is on track to threaten the Southeast coastline.Pres.
Too old for president? Health and fitness a better question
WASHINGTON — Science says age is only a number, not a proxy for physical and mental fitness.
WASHINGTON — Science says age is only a number, not a proxy for physical and mental fitness.
Nancy who? GOP targets House Dem 'squad' in campaign attacks
WASHINGTON — Move over, Nancy Pelosi.
WASHINGTON — Move over, Nancy Pelosi.
Pres. Donald Trump gets statue in wife's homeland of Slovenia
SELA PRI KAMNIKU, Slovenia — There's no mistaking it depicts Pres.
SELA PRI KAMNIKU, Slovenia — There's no mistaking it depicts Pres.
'Landmark day:' President Trump declares new Space Command key to American defense
WASHINGTON — Declaring space crucial to the nation's defense, President Donald Trump said Thursday the Pentagon has established U.S. Space Command to preserve American dominance on "the ultimate high ground.""This is a landmark day," President Trump said in a Rose Garden ceremony, "one that recognizes the centrality of space to America's national security and defense."
WASHINGTON — Declaring space crucial to the nation's defense, President Donald Trump said Thursday the Pentagon has established U.S. Space Command to preserve American dominance on "the ultimate high ground.""This is a landmark day," President Trump said in a Rose Garden ceremony, "one that recognizes the centrality of space to America's national security and defense."
G-7 achievement: President Trump declares, 'We got along great'
BIARRITZ, France — Never mind his differences with world leaders on China, trade, Russia, Iran and more.
BIARRITZ, France — Never mind his differences with world leaders on China, trade, Russia, Iran and more.
Sean Duffy leaving Congress to focus more on family: 'Right time for me to take a break from public service'
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Sean Duffy, who represents northern Wisconsin, announced on Monday, Aug. 26 that he will step down from his job in Washington next month to "allow others to step forward to begin laying out their own vision and plans for leading this beautiful district and the most honest, hard-working, family-oriented, patriotic, and God-fearing constituents in America."Duffy posted on Facebook that he wants to spend more time with his family.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Sean Duffy, who represents northern Wisconsin, announced on Monday, Aug. 26 that he will step down from his job in Washington next month to "allow others to step forward to begin laying out their own vision and plans for leading this beautiful district and the most honest, hard-working, family-oriented, patriotic, and God-fearing constituents in America."Duffy posted on Facebook that he wants to spend more time with his family.
Wisconsin congressional Democrats target Pres. Trump trade war
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wisconsin's three Democratic members of Congress say that President Donald Trump's trade war with China is hurting the state's farmers, businesses and families.Reps.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wisconsin's three Democratic members of Congress say that President Donald Trump's trade war with China is hurting the state's farmers, businesses and families.Reps.
G-7 cracks emerge on Iran as President Trump contests French role
BIARRITZ, France — The first fissures emerged among G-7 leaders on Sunday over how to deal with Iran, as U.S. President Donald Trump denied he had signed on to an agreement on giving France a leading role as a go-between with the world's major democracies.President Trump had tried to play down tensions among Group of Seven leaders after an intimate dinner Saturday in the southwest French resort of Biarritz, but came out swiftly to dispute France's claim that they had agreed to let President Emmanuel Macron deliver a message to Iran on their behalf.For several months, Macron has taken a lead role in trying to save the 2015 nuclear accord, which has been unraveling since President Trump pulled the U.S. out of the agreement.No details were provided on what the G-7 message to Iran would be but Macron said the goal is to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons and avoid a further escalation in tensions in the Middle East."I haven't discussed that," President Trump said Sunday morning.
BIARRITZ, France — The first fissures emerged among G-7 leaders on Sunday over how to deal with Iran, as U.S. President Donald Trump denied he had signed on to an agreement on giving France a leading role as a go-between with the world's major democracies.President Trump had tried to play down tensions among Group of Seven leaders after an intimate dinner Saturday in the southwest French resort of Biarritz, but came out swiftly to dispute France's claim that they had agreed to let President Emmanuel Macron deliver a message to Iran on their behalf.For several months, Macron has taken a lead role in trying to save the 2015 nuclear accord, which has been unraveling since President Trump pulled the U.S. out of the agreement.No details were provided on what the G-7 message to Iran would be but Macron said the goal is to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons and avoid a further escalation in tensions in the Middle East."I haven't discussed that," President Trump said Sunday morning.
The 'chosen one'? Pres. Trump says never mind
WASHINGTON — The "chosen one" says never mind.President Donald Trump raised some eyebrows earlier this week when he glanced heavenward and referred to himself as "the chosen one" to take on China.He took the comment back Friday.When a reporter asked Trump what he had meant by referring to himself as the "chosen one," the president looked annoyed."You know exactly when I meant," Trump said. "It was sarcasm.
WASHINGTON — The "chosen one" says never mind.President Donald Trump raised some eyebrows earlier this week when he glanced heavenward and referred to himself as "the chosen one" to take on China.He took the comment back Friday.When a reporter asked Trump what he had meant by referring to himself as the "chosen one," the president looked annoyed."You know exactly when I meant," Trump said. "It was sarcasm.
Pelosi says public doesn't support impeachment
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi still isn't ready to launch impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.Pelosi told House Democrats on a conference call Friday, "The public isn't there on impeachment."She told them the case needs to be "as strong" as possible."If and when we act, people will know he gave us no choice," Pelosi said, according to an aide granted anonymity to discuss the private call.More than half the House Democrats support opening an impeachment inquiry.
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi still isn't ready to launch impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.Pelosi told House Democrats on a conference call Friday, "The public isn't there on impeachment."She told them the case needs to be "as strong" as possible."If and when we act, people will know he gave us no choice," Pelosi said, according to an aide granted anonymity to discuss the private call.More than half the House Democrats support opening an impeachment inquiry.