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.
Sarah Sanders leaving White House post, Pres. Trump says
WASHINGTON -- White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, whose tenure was marked by a breakdown in regular press briefings and questions about the administration's credibility, as well as her own, will leave her post at the end of the month, President Donald Trump announced Thursday.Sanders is one of President Trump's closest and most trusted White House aides and one of the few remaining on staff who worked on his campaign.
WASHINGTON -- White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, whose tenure was marked by a breakdown in regular press briefings and questions about the administration's credibility, as well as her own, will leave her post at the end of the month, President Donald Trump announced Thursday.Sanders is one of President Trump's closest and most trusted White House aides and one of the few remaining on staff who worked on his campaign.
Federal agency recommends White House aide Kellyanne Conway be fired
WASHINGTON — A federal watchdog agency recommended Thursday that President Donald Trump fire one of his most ardent defenders, counselor Kellyanne Conway , for repeatedly violating a law that limits political activity by government workers.The U.S. Office of Special Counsel, which is unrelated to special counsel Robert Mueller's office, said in a letter to President Trump that Conway has been a "repeat offender" of the Hatch Act by disparaging Democratic presidential candidates while speaking in her official capacity during television interviews and on social media.President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are exempt from the Hatch Act, but there are no exceptions for White House employees.
WASHINGTON — A federal watchdog agency recommended Thursday that President Donald Trump fire one of his most ardent defenders, counselor Kellyanne Conway , for repeatedly violating a law that limits political activity by government workers.The U.S. Office of Special Counsel, which is unrelated to special counsel Robert Mueller's office, said in a letter to President Trump that Conway has been a "repeat offender" of the Hatch Act by disparaging Democratic presidential candidates while speaking in her official capacity during television interviews and on social media.President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are exempt from the Hatch Act, but there are no exceptions for White House employees.
Case opened: Democrats begin public airing of Mueller report
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says it's "case closed ." But Democrats are just getting started with Robert Mueller .House Democrats have scheduled a series of hearings this coming week on the special counsel's report as they intensify their focus on the Russia probe and pick up the pace on an investigative "path" — in the words of Speaker Nancy Pelosi — that some of them hope leads to impeachment of the president.In doing so, they are trying to draw the public's attention on the allegations that Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says it's "case closed ." But Democrats are just getting started with Robert Mueller .House Democrats have scheduled a series of hearings this coming week on the special counsel's report as they intensify their focus on the Russia probe and pick up the pace on an investigative "path" — in the words of Speaker Nancy Pelosi — that some of them hope leads to impeachment of the president.In doing so, they are trying to draw the public's attention on the allegations that Pres.
New York Times: Mexico, US agreed on border policies months before Pres. Trump tariff threat
NEW YORK -- Mexico had already promised to take many of the actions agreed to in Friday's immigration deal with the US months before President Donald Trump's tariff threat, officials from both countries who are familiar with the negotiations told the New York Times in a story published Saturday.Pres.
NEW YORK -- Mexico had already promised to take many of the actions agreed to in Friday's immigration deal with the US months before President Donald Trump's tariff threat, officials from both countries who are familiar with the negotiations told the New York Times in a story published Saturday.Pres.
Kamala Harris says her prosecutor past will help defeat Pres. Trump
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris says her experience as a prosecutor has given her insight into trying to improve the criminal justice system and distinguishes her among the crowded field taking on President Donald Trump."We've got to hold this guy accountable by prosecuting the case in front of the American people against four more years of this administration," Harris told a gathering of the state conference of the NAACP on Saturday night. "And I've prosecuted a lot of cases.
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris says her experience as a prosecutor has given her insight into trying to improve the criminal justice system and distinguishes her among the crowded field taking on President Donald Trump."We've got to hold this guy accountable by prosecuting the case in front of the American people against four more years of this administration," Harris told a gathering of the state conference of the NAACP on Saturday night. "And I've prosecuted a lot of cases.
With Mexico deal done, US urges China to resume trade talks
FUKUOKA, Japan — One down, still others to go.
FUKUOKA, Japan — One down, still others to go.