Pres. Trump treats championship North Dakota State players to Big Macs, Chick-fil-A
WASHINGTON — The smell of burgers and fries wafted through the State Dining Room as President Donald Trump celebrated the championship football players from North Dakota State on Monday, March 4 with fast food, like he did when he honored the national champion Clemson Tigers.President Trump told the football team he could have had White House chefs prepare a meal, but "I know you people very well."The players laughed with the president while eyeing stacks of Big Macs and Chick-fil-A sandwiches on a long table in the center of the room.
WASHINGTON — The smell of burgers and fries wafted through the State Dining Room as President Donald Trump celebrated the championship football players from North Dakota State on Monday, March 4 with fast food, like he did when he honored the national champion Clemson Tigers.President Trump told the football team he could have had White House chefs prepare a meal, but "I know you people very well."The players laughed with the president while eyeing stacks of Big Macs and Chick-fil-A sandwiches on a long table in the center of the room.
House to query 60 Trump officials in obstruction probe
WASHINGTON — Declaring it's "very clear" President Donald Trump obstructed justice, the chairman of the House committee in charge of impeachment says the panel is requesting documents Monday from more than 60 people from Trump's administration, family and business as part of a rapidly expanding Russia investigation.Rep.
WASHINGTON — Declaring it's "very clear" President Donald Trump obstructed justice, the chairman of the House committee in charge of impeachment says the panel is requesting documents Monday from more than 60 people from Trump's administration, family and business as part of a rapidly expanding Russia investigation.Rep.
Sanders returns to NY roots, says he can defeat Pres. Trump
NEW YORK — Bernie Sanders kicked off his presidential campaign Saturday miles from the rent-controlled apartment where he grew up in Brooklyn and forcefully made the case that he is nothing like fellow New Yorker President Donald Trump, proclaiming himself the Democrat best prepared to beat the incumbent in 2020."My experience as a child, living in a family that struggled economically, powerfully influenced my life and my values.
NEW YORK — Bernie Sanders kicked off his presidential campaign Saturday miles from the rent-controlled apartment where he grew up in Brooklyn and forcefully made the case that he is nothing like fellow New Yorker President Donald Trump, proclaiming himself the Democrat best prepared to beat the incumbent in 2020."My experience as a child, living in a family that struggled economically, powerfully influenced my life and my values.
Pres. Trump asks China to remove tariffs on US farm products
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he has asked China to remove its tariffs on U.S. farm products such as pork and beef.Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he has asked China to remove its tariffs on U.S. farm products such as pork and beef.Pres.
Eyeing 2020, White House steps up 'socialism' attack on Democrats
WASHINGTON — As the White House gears up for the 2020 campaign, it's pressing the case that Democrats are rallying behind what it's calling the policies of "socialism."Trying to portray Democrats as out of step with ordinary Americans, Vice President Mike Pence said in a speech Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference that the choice in the next election is "between freedom and socialism, between personal responsibility and government dependence."It was the latest step in a coordinated effort by President Donald Trump and his allies to drive up enthusiasm among the GOP base by sowing fears about the policies pushed by Democrats."The moment America becomes a socialist country is the moment America ceases to be America," Pence told the crowd of conservative activists.Pence also took aim at "Medicare for all" and the Green New Deal, policy proposals prominent in the crowded Democratic contest for the presidential nomination.The Medicare proposal really means "quality health care for none," Pence said.
WASHINGTON — As the White House gears up for the 2020 campaign, it's pressing the case that Democrats are rallying behind what it's calling the policies of "socialism."Trying to portray Democrats as out of step with ordinary Americans, Vice President Mike Pence said in a speech Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference that the choice in the next election is "between freedom and socialism, between personal responsibility and government dependence."It was the latest step in a coordinated effort by President Donald Trump and his allies to drive up enthusiasm among the GOP base by sowing fears about the policies pushed by Democrats."The moment America becomes a socialist country is the moment America ceases to be America," Pence told the crowd of conservative activists.Pence also took aim at "Medicare for all" and the Green New Deal, policy proposals prominent in the crowded Democratic contest for the presidential nomination.The Medicare proposal really means "quality health care for none," Pence said.
Space Force would be by far the smallest military service
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration's proposed Space Force, which faces an uncertain fate in Congress, would be the smallest military service — by far.Details of the Pentagon's proposal released Friday show the new service would have about 15,000 personnel, including an unspecified number of civilians, but would begin in 2020 as only a headquarters of about 200.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration's proposed Space Force, which faces an uncertain fate in Congress, would be the smallest military service — by far.Details of the Pentagon's proposal released Friday show the new service would have about 15,000 personnel, including an unspecified number of civilians, but would begin in 2020 as only a headquarters of about 200.
Michael Cohen returns to Capitol Hill after slamming President Trump as liar
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's former lawyer returned to Capitol Hill on Thursday for hours of closed-door questioning after publicly branding his former boss a racist and a con man who lied about business dealings in Russia and directed him to conceal extramarital relationships.Cohen was speaking privately Thursday to the House intelligence committee, the last of three appearances before Congress this week.Cohen, who pleaded guilty last year to lying to Congress and soon reports to prison for a three-year sentence, gave harsh testimony about President Trump on Wednesday.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's former lawyer returned to Capitol Hill on Thursday for hours of closed-door questioning after publicly branding his former boss a racist and a con man who lied about business dealings in Russia and directed him to conceal extramarital relationships.Cohen was speaking privately Thursday to the House intelligence committee, the last of three appearances before Congress this week.Cohen, who pleaded guilty last year to lying to Congress and soon reports to prison for a three-year sentence, gave harsh testimony about President Trump on Wednesday.
'Racist,' 'conman:' Michael Cohen assails President Trump before Congress
WASHINGTON — In a damning depiction of President Donald Trump, the president's former lawyer on Wednesday, Feb. 27 cast him as a racist and a con man who used his inner circle to cover up politically damaging allegations about sex, and lied throughout the 2016 election campaign about his business interests in Russia.Michael Cohen, who previously pleaded guilty to lying to Congress, told lawmakers that President Trump had advance knowledge and embraced the news that emails damaging to Hillary Clinton would be released during the campaign.
WASHINGTON — In a damning depiction of President Donald Trump, the president's former lawyer on Wednesday, Feb. 27 cast him as a racist and a con man who used his inner circle to cover up politically damaging allegations about sex, and lied throughout the 2016 election campaign about his business interests in Russia.Michael Cohen, who previously pleaded guilty to lying to Congress, told lawmakers that President Trump had advance knowledge and embraced the news that emails damaging to Hillary Clinton would be released during the campaign.
Pres. Trump, Kim share smiles, dinner before nuke talks: 'A lot of things are going to be solved'
HANOI, Vietnam — U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un projected optimism Wednesday, Feb. 27 as they opened high-stakes talks about curbing Pyongyang's pursuit of nuclear weapons, a problem that has bedeviled generations of leaders.The second summit between President Trump and Kim came against the backdrop of the American president's domestic troubles.
HANOI, Vietnam — U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un projected optimism Wednesday, Feb. 27 as they opened high-stakes talks about curbing Pyongyang's pursuit of nuclear weapons, a problem that has bedeviled generations of leaders.The second summit between President Trump and Kim came against the backdrop of the American president's domestic troubles.
House OKs Democrats' bill blocking Pres. Trump's national emergency on border wall
WASHINGTON — Democrats ignored a veto threat and rammed legislation through the House Tuesday that would stymie President Donald Trump's bid for billions of extra dollars for his border wall, escalating a clash over whether he was abusing his powers to advance his paramount campaign pledge.The House's 245-182 vote to block President Trump's national emergency declaration throws the political hot potato to the Republican-run Senate, where there were already enough GOP defections to edge it to the cusp of passage.
WASHINGTON — Democrats ignored a veto threat and rammed legislation through the House Tuesday that would stymie President Donald Trump's bid for billions of extra dollars for his border wall, escalating a clash over whether he was abusing his powers to advance his paramount campaign pledge.The House's 245-182 vote to block President Trump's national emergency declaration throws the political hot potato to the Republican-run Senate, where there were already enough GOP defections to edge it to the cusp of passage.
Pres. Trump's ex-lawyer Cohen disbarred
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's ex-lawyer is now an ex-lawyer.Michael Cohen was officially disbarred on Tuesday while he was in Washington giving closed-door testimony to the Senate intelligence committee.A New York court ruled that Cohen's guilty plea last November automatically stripped him of his eligibility to practice law.A spokeswoman for Cohen did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment.Cohen pleaded guilty to lying to the House and Senate intelligence committees and to campaign finance violations for his involvement in payments to a former Playboy model and porn actress who allege they had affairs with President Trump.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's ex-lawyer is now an ex-lawyer.Michael Cohen was officially disbarred on Tuesday while he was in Washington giving closed-door testimony to the Senate intelligence committee.A New York court ruled that Cohen's guilty plea last November automatically stripped him of his eligibility to practice law.A spokeswoman for Cohen did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment.Cohen pleaded guilty to lying to the House and Senate intelligence committees and to campaign finance violations for his involvement in payments to a former Playboy model and porn actress who allege they had affairs with President Trump.
Big welcome in Hanoi for President Trump, Kim and new nuclear talks
HANOI, Vietnam — With nervous world capitals looking on, President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un are beginning their second nuclear summit with a one-on-one discussion and an intimate dinner as hard questions swirl about what the American president will demand and Pyongyang might be willing to give up.The two leaders and their aides encamped in Hanoi after long journeys by plane, train and automobile — President Trump on Air Force One, Kim in an armored railcar and limousine — for two days of talks addressing perhaps the world's biggest security challenge: Kim's nuclear program that stands on the verge of realistically threatening targets around the planet.Although many experts are skeptical Kim will give up the nuclear weapons he likely sees as his best guarantee of continued rule, there was a palpable, carnival-like excitement among many in Hanoi as final preparations were made for Wednesday's summit opening.
HANOI, Vietnam — With nervous world capitals looking on, President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un are beginning their second nuclear summit with a one-on-one discussion and an intimate dinner as hard questions swirl about what the American president will demand and Pyongyang might be willing to give up.The two leaders and their aides encamped in Hanoi after long journeys by plane, train and automobile — President Trump on Air Force One, Kim in an armored railcar and limousine — for two days of talks addressing perhaps the world's biggest security challenge: Kim's nuclear program that stands on the verge of realistically threatening targets around the planet.Although many experts are skeptical Kim will give up the nuclear weapons he likely sees as his best guarantee of continued rule, there was a palpable, carnival-like excitement among many in Hanoi as final preparations were made for Wednesday's summit opening.
House to vote on measure revoking President Trump's emergency order
WASHINGTON — Democrats are moving quickly to try to roll back President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency to siphon billions of dollars from the military to fund construction of a fence along the U.S.-Mexico border.Tuesday's vote in the Democratic-controlled House comes on legislation to revoke President Trump's executive order from earlier this month and would send it to the Republican-held Senate, where it would take only a handful of GOP defections to pass it.President Trump is likely to prevail in the end since he could use his first-ever veto to kill the measure if it passes Congress, but the White House is seeking to minimize defections among the president's GOP allies to avoid embarrassment.The vote could be challenging for GOP lawmakers who view themselves as conservative protectors of the Constitution and the powers of the federal purse that are reserved for Congress.
WASHINGTON — Democrats are moving quickly to try to roll back President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency to siphon billions of dollars from the military to fund construction of a fence along the U.S.-Mexico border.Tuesday's vote in the Democratic-controlled House comes on legislation to revoke President Trump's executive order from earlier this month and would send it to the Republican-held Senate, where it would take only a handful of GOP defections to pass it.President Trump is likely to prevail in the end since he could use his first-ever veto to kill the measure if it passes Congress, but the White House is seeking to minimize defections among the president's GOP allies to avoid embarrassment.The vote could be challenging for GOP lawmakers who view themselves as conservative protectors of the Constitution and the powers of the federal purse that are reserved for Congress.
Pres. Trump extends China tariff deadline, cites progress in talks
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday he will extend a deadline to escalate tariffs on Chinese imports, citing "substantial progress" in weekend talks between the two countries.President Trump tweeted that there had been "productive talks" on some of the difficult issues dividing the U.S. and China, adding that "I will be delaying the U.S. increase in tariffs now scheduled for March 1."President Trump said that if negotiations progress, he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at his Florida resort to finalize an agreement.U.S. and Chinese negotiators met through the weekend as they seek to resolve a trade war that's rattled financial markets.President Trump had warned he would escalate the tariffs he has imposed on $200 billion in Chinese imports, from 10 to 25 percent, if the two sides failed to reach a deal.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday he will extend a deadline to escalate tariffs on Chinese imports, citing "substantial progress" in weekend talks between the two countries.President Trump tweeted that there had been "productive talks" on some of the difficult issues dividing the U.S. and China, adding that "I will be delaying the U.S. increase in tariffs now scheduled for March 1."President Trump said that if negotiations progress, he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at his Florida resort to finalize an agreement.U.S. and Chinese negotiators met through the weekend as they seek to resolve a trade war that's rattled financial markets.President Trump had warned he would escalate the tariffs he has imposed on $200 billion in Chinese imports, from 10 to 25 percent, if the two sides failed to reach a deal.
President Trump projects optimism before second North Korea summit
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is projecting optimism before a second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as he seeks to manage expectations for the meeting.President Trump tweeted on Sunday that he expected the meeting this coming week in Hanoi, Vietnam, to be a "continuation of the progress made at first Summit in Singapore." He added: "Denuclearization?"President Trump added that Kim knows that "without nuclear weapons, his country could fast become one of the great economic powers anywhere in the World."At their first meeting, President Trump reached a vaguely worded commitment from North Korea to dismantle its nuclear weapons program.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is projecting optimism before a second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as he seeks to manage expectations for the meeting.President Trump tweeted on Sunday that he expected the meeting this coming week in Hanoi, Vietnam, to be a "continuation of the progress made at first Summit in Singapore." He added: "Denuclearization?"President Trump added that Kim knows that "without nuclear weapons, his country could fast become one of the great economic powers anywhere in the World."At their first meeting, President Trump reached a vaguely worded commitment from North Korea to dismantle its nuclear weapons program.
President Trump creates abortion obstacles, preventing clinic referrals
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday set up new obstacles for women seeking abortions, barring taxpayer-funded family planning clinics from making abortion referrals.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday set up new obstacles for women seeking abortions, barring taxpayer-funded family planning clinics from making abortion referrals.
Pres. Trump's border wall prototypes to come down
SAN DIEGO — Customs and Border Protection says President Trump's eight border-wall prototypes will be torn down to make way for a secondary barrier separating California from Mexico.The agency says crews have replaced most of one layer of fencing along a 14-mile stretch of the border and have already started work on the secondary fence.Border Patrol Agent Theron Francisco said Friday it isn't clear when the prototypes will come down.
SAN DIEGO — Customs and Border Protection says President Trump's eight border-wall prototypes will be torn down to make way for a secondary barrier separating California from Mexico.The agency says crews have replaced most of one layer of fencing along a 14-mile stretch of the border and have already started work on the secondary fence.Border Patrol Agent Theron Francisco said Friday it isn't clear when the prototypes will come down.
President Trump vows veto as Democrats try to block emergency order
WASHINGTON — Democrats controlling the House have teed up a vote next week to block President Donald Trump from using a national emergency declaration to fund a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, accelerating a showdown in Congress that could divide Republicans and lead to President Trump's first veto.The Democrats introduced a resolution Friday to block President Trump's declaration, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said the House would vote on the measure Tuesday.
WASHINGTON — Democrats controlling the House have teed up a vote next week to block President Donald Trump from using a national emergency declaration to fund a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, accelerating a showdown in Congress that could divide Republicans and lead to President Trump's first veto.The Democrats introduced a resolution Friday to block President Trump's declaration, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said the House would vote on the measure Tuesday.
7-year-old hosts hot chocolate stand fundraiser for Pres. Trump's proposed border wall
AUSTIN -- A 7-year-old boy hosted a fundraiser for President Donald Trump's proposed wall on the southern border.Shane Stevens, motivated after President Trump's State of the Union address, raised close to $5,000 between his hot chocolate stand sales, Venmo receipts and matching donors.
AUSTIN -- A 7-year-old boy hosted a fundraiser for President Donald Trump's proposed wall on the southern border.Shane Stevens, motivated after President Trump's State of the Union address, raised close to $5,000 between his hot chocolate stand sales, Venmo receipts and matching donors.