President Trump opens armistice visit to France with jab at Macron
PARIS — President Donald Trump wasted no time taking a poke at his French host Friday as he arrived in Paris for events marking the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I, tweeting as he landed that President Emmanuel Macron had made an "insulting" proposal to build up Europe's military to counter the U.S., China and Russia.It was a clear sign that the "America first" president was ready to chart his own course yet again as world leaders gathered to remember the coalition that brought an end to the first global war.
PARIS — President Donald Trump wasted no time taking a poke at his French host Friday as he arrived in Paris for events marking the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I, tweeting as he landed that President Emmanuel Macron had made an "insulting" proposal to build up Europe's military to counter the U.S., China and Russia.It was a clear sign that the "America first" president was ready to chart his own course yet again as world leaders gathered to remember the coalition that brought an end to the first global war.
President Trump limits asylum, says people must 'come in legally'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday invoked extraordinary national security powers to deny asylum to migrants who enter the country illegally, tightening the border as caravans of Central Americans slowly approach the United States.President Trump is using the same powers he used to push through a version of the travel ban that was upheld by the Supreme Court.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday invoked extraordinary national security powers to deny asylum to migrants who enter the country illegally, tightening the border as caravans of Central Americans slowly approach the United States.President Trump is using the same powers he used to push through a version of the travel ban that was upheld by the Supreme Court.
White House suspends CNN reporter's 'hard pass' after Pres. Trump post-election news conference
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's combative relationship with the media continues to deteriorate.During his post-midterms news conference on Wednesday, he called some journalists rude, told some to sit down and accused a PBS reporter of posing a racist question when she asked about white nationalists.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's combative relationship with the media continues to deteriorate.During his post-midterms news conference on Wednesday, he called some journalists rude, told some to sit down and accused a PBS reporter of posing a racist question when she asked about white nationalists.
Man sentenced for smashing Pres. Trump's Hollywood star with ax
LOS ANGELES — A man who smashed Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been sentenced to three years' probation after pleading no contest to a felony count of vandalism.City News Service reports a judge also sentenced Austin Mikel Clay on Wednesday to attend psychological counseling and pay more than $9,400 to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
LOS ANGELES — A man who smashed Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been sentenced to three years' probation after pleading no contest to a felony count of vandalism.City News Service reports a judge also sentenced Austin Mikel Clay on Wednesday to attend psychological counseling and pay more than $9,400 to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
President Trump says midterm elections 'defied history' as he takes credit for GOP gains in Senate
WASHINGTON — Resigned to the loss of one-party control over Washington in Tuesday's elections, President Donald Trump stared down the prospect of endless House investigations, stymied policy efforts and fresh questions about the resilience of his unorthodox political coalition.
WASHINGTON — Resigned to the loss of one-party control over Washington in Tuesday's elections, President Donald Trump stared down the prospect of endless House investigations, stymied policy efforts and fresh questions about the resilience of his unorthodox political coalition.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions submits resignation in letter to President Donald Trump
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Jeff Sessions submits resignation in letter to President Donald Trump.Sessions announced his plan to resign in a letter to the White House on Wednesday, Nov. 7.President Donald Trump announced in a tweet that Sessions' chief of staff Matt Whitaker would become the new acting attorney general.The attorney general had endured more than a year of stinging and personal criticism from President Trump over his recusal from the investigation into potential coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign.President Trump blamed the decision for opening the door to the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller, who took over the Russia investigation and began examining whether President Trump's hectoring of Sessions was part of a broader effort to obstruct justice.
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Jeff Sessions submits resignation in letter to President Donald Trump.Sessions announced his plan to resign in a letter to the White House on Wednesday, Nov. 7.President Donald Trump announced in a tweet that Sessions' chief of staff Matt Whitaker would become the new acting attorney general.The attorney general had endured more than a year of stinging and personal criticism from President Trump over his recusal from the investigation into potential coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign.President Trump blamed the decision for opening the door to the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller, who took over the Russia investigation and began examining whether President Trump's hectoring of Sessions was part of a broader effort to obstruct justice.
AP survey: Health care, immigration high on voters' minds
WASHINGTON — Health care and immigration were high on voters' minds as they cast ballots in the midterm elections, according to a wide-ranging survey of the American electorate conducted by The Associated Press.AP VoteCast also shows a majority of voters considered President Donald Trump a factor in their votes.A majority of voters overall say the country is headed in the wrong direction.
WASHINGTON — Health care and immigration were high on voters' minds as they cast ballots in the midterm elections, according to a wide-ranging survey of the American electorate conducted by The Associated Press.AP VoteCast also shows a majority of voters considered President Donald Trump a factor in their votes.A majority of voters overall say the country is headed in the wrong direction.
Pres. Trump urges Republicans to preserve 'fragile' GOP victories that could be erased by Democrats
FORT WAYNE, Indiana — In his final pitch to voters, President Donald Trump implored Republicans on Monday to help preserve "fragile" GOP victories that could be erased by Democrats as he closes out a midterm campaign that has been defined by his racially charged rhetoric, hard-line immigration moves and scattershot policy proposals.President Trump's shadow has hung over the midterm elections that will determine the future of his presidency, with the monthslong fight serving as a testing ground for his nationalist appeals and the strength of the coalition that powered him to the White House two years ago.
FORT WAYNE, Indiana — In his final pitch to voters, President Donald Trump implored Republicans on Monday to help preserve "fragile" GOP victories that could be erased by Democrats as he closes out a midterm campaign that has been defined by his racially charged rhetoric, hard-line immigration moves and scattershot policy proposals.President Trump's shadow has hung over the midterm elections that will determine the future of his presidency, with the monthslong fight serving as a testing ground for his nationalist appeals and the strength of the coalition that powered him to the White House two years ago.
President Trump expected to announce plan to deny asylum
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump is expected to announce plans to deny asylum to migrants who try to enter the U.S. illegally between ports of entry as part of his latest election season response to two caravans of migrants heading toward the U.S.-Mexico border.That's according to three people familiar with the plans who spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly.The White House announced earlier that the president would be making "brief remarks on the illegal immigration crisis" before he departs for a campaign rally in Missouri.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump is expected to announce plans to deny asylum to migrants who try to enter the U.S. illegally between ports of entry as part of his latest election season response to two caravans of migrants heading toward the U.S.-Mexico border.That's according to three people familiar with the plans who spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly.The White House announced earlier that the president would be making "brief remarks on the illegal immigration crisis" before he departs for a campaign rally in Missouri.
Trump administration rejects Walker's proposed drug testing for Medicaid
MADISON — President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday rejected a plan from Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday rejected a plan from Wisconsin Gov.
President Trump says he plans to end birthright citizenship via executive order
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Thousands of U.S. troops to stop an "invasion" of migrants.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Thousands of U.S. troops to stop an "invasion" of migrants.
President Trump pays tribute at synagogue where 11 were fatally shot
PITTSBURGH — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump paid solemn tribute Tuesday to each of the 11 people slain in the worst instance of anti-Semitic violence in American history.
PITTSBURGH — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump paid solemn tribute Tuesday to each of the 11 people slain in the worst instance of anti-Semitic violence in American history.
Ryan says 'obviously' President Trump can't end birthright citizenship
MADISON — Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan said Tuesday that "obviously" President Donald Trump couldn't end the constitutional right of birthright citizenship with an executive order, while saying he agrees with the president that "unchecked illegal immigration" needs to be addressed.Many conservatives have long called for an end to the constitutional right to citizenship for babies born in the United States.
MADISON — Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan said Tuesday that "obviously" President Donald Trump couldn't end the constitutional right of birthright citizenship with an executive order, while saying he agrees with the president that "unchecked illegal immigration" needs to be addressed.Many conservatives have long called for an end to the constitutional right to citizenship for babies born in the United States.
Michael Moore releases clip of accused mail bomber at rally for President Trump
One of the stickers on accused mail bomber Cesar Sayoc's van read "CNN Sucks." Another featured the likeness of Michael Moore in a gun's crosshairs.Now Moore himself has released raw footage of Sayoc at a rally for President Donald Trump soon after the inauguration that brings both to mind.
One of the stickers on accused mail bomber Cesar Sayoc's van read "CNN Sucks." Another featured the likeness of Michael Moore in a gun's crosshairs.Now Moore himself has released raw footage of Sayoc at a rally for President Donald Trump soon after the inauguration that brings both to mind.
Pentagon sending 5,200 troops to secure border
WASHINGTON — A week out from the midterm elections, the Pentagon said Monday it is sending 5,200 troops, some armed, to the Southwest border in an extraordinary military operation to help stop illegal crossings by a caravan of migrants moving slowly north in Mexico.President Donald Trump himself, eager to focus voters on immigration in the lead-up to the elections, escalated his threats against the caravan, tweeting: "This is an invasion of our Country and our Military is waiting for you!"His warning came as the Pentagon began executing "Operation Faithful Patriot," described by the commander of U.S. Northern Command as an effort to help Customs and Border Protection stiffen defenses at and near legal entry points.
WASHINGTON — A week out from the midterm elections, the Pentagon said Monday it is sending 5,200 troops, some armed, to the Southwest border in an extraordinary military operation to help stop illegal crossings by a caravan of migrants moving slowly north in Mexico.President Donald Trump himself, eager to focus voters on immigration in the lead-up to the elections, escalated his threats against the caravan, tweeting: "This is an invasion of our Country and our Military is waiting for you!"His warning came as the Pentagon began executing "Operation Faithful Patriot," described by the commander of U.S. Northern Command as an effort to help Customs and Border Protection stiffen defenses at and near legal entry points.
Pres. Trump says Pittsburgh attack lays bare 'hate' in US
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday lamented the "devastating" attack by a shooter on a Pittsburgh synagogue, saying it lays bare the "hate in our country" and speculating that the deadly violence would have been curbed if the building had had an armed guard.With both the death toll and details of the synagogue's security still to be disclosed, President Trump said gun control "has little to do with it" but "if they had protection inside, the results would have been far better."President Trump responded before boarding Air Force One for a speech in Indiana and promised a fuller statement after his arrival.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday lamented the "devastating" attack by a shooter on a Pittsburgh synagogue, saying it lays bare the "hate in our country" and speculating that the deadly violence would have been curbed if the building had had an armed guard.With both the death toll and details of the synagogue's security still to be disclosed, President Trump said gun control "has little to do with it" but "if they had protection inside, the results would have been far better."President Trump responded before boarding Air Force One for a speech in Indiana and promised a fuller statement after his arrival.
President Trump accuses media of trying 'to score political points'
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- President Donald Trump lectured the media at length on Friday evening, accusing reporters of trying "to use the sinister actions of one individual to score political points" against him hours after police apprehended a staunch supporter of his in connection with the mail-bomb scare targeting Democrats and CNN.President Trump was campaigning in Charlotte, North Carolina, to support two GOP candidates facing close races in the state.President Trump has been on a rally blitz, hoping to help vulnerable Republicans ahead of the Nov. 6 elections that will determine which party controls Congress.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- President Donald Trump lectured the media at length on Friday evening, accusing reporters of trying "to use the sinister actions of one individual to score political points" against him hours after police apprehended a staunch supporter of his in connection with the mail-bomb scare targeting Democrats and CNN.President Trump was campaigning in Charlotte, North Carolina, to support two GOP candidates facing close races in the state.President Trump has been on a rally blitz, hoping to help vulnerable Republicans ahead of the Nov. 6 elections that will determine which party controls Congress.
Pres. Trump says new proposal will lower some US drug prices
WASHINGTON — Less than two weeks before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a plan to lower prices for some prescription drugs, saying it would stop unfair practices that force Americans to pay much more than people in other countries for the same medications."We are taking aim at the global freeloading that forces American consumers to subsidize lower prices in foreign countries through higher prices in our country," President Trump said in a speech at the Department of Health and Human Services."Same company.
WASHINGTON — Less than two weeks before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a plan to lower prices for some prescription drugs, saying it would stop unfair practices that force Americans to pay much more than people in other countries for the same medications."We are taking aim at the global freeloading that forces American consumers to subsidize lower prices in foreign countries through higher prices in our country," President Trump said in a speech at the Department of Health and Human Services."Same company.
President Trump rallies in Wisconsin after thwarted pipe bomb attacks
MOSINEE, Wis. — President Donald Trump was in Wisconsin on Wednesday evening, Oct. 24 to boost Republican candidates with less than two weeks until the midterm elections.
MOSINEE, Wis. — President Donald Trump was in Wisconsin on Wednesday evening, Oct. 24 to boost Republican candidates with less than two weeks until the midterm elections.
President Trump says political violence has no place in US
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump says "acts or threats of political violence have no place in the United States." He's addressing the suspicious packages sent to former President Barack Obama, the Clintons, CNN and others.President Trump says he received a briefing from federal officials earlier Wednesday on what he called the "despicable acts." He says that "a major federal investigation" is now underway.And he's calling on the nation to come together, saying: in these times "we have to unify."President Trump did not mention any of the recipients of the packages in his remarks.But he says, "We're extremely angry, upset, unhappy about what we witnessed this morning and we will get to the bottom of it."President Trump's comments came at the top of remarks discussing his administration's efforts to combat the opioid crisis.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump says "acts or threats of political violence have no place in the United States." He's addressing the suspicious packages sent to former President Barack Obama, the Clintons, CNN and others.President Trump says he received a briefing from federal officials earlier Wednesday on what he called the "despicable acts." He says that "a major federal investigation" is now underway.And he's calling on the nation to come together, saying: in these times "we have to unify."President Trump did not mention any of the recipients of the packages in his remarks.But he says, "We're extremely angry, upset, unhappy about what we witnessed this morning and we will get to the bottom of it."President Trump's comments came at the top of remarks discussing his administration's efforts to combat the opioid crisis.