President Trump fumes over NYT op-ed; top officials swiftly deny role
WASHINGTON — Pushing back against explosive reports his own administration is conspiring against him, President Donald Trump lashed out against the anonymous senior official who wrote a New York Times opinion piece claiming to be part of a "resistance" working "from within" to thwart his most dangerous impulses.Perhaps as striking as the essay was the recognition of the long list of administration officials who plausibly could have been its author.
WASHINGTON — Pushing back against explosive reports his own administration is conspiring against him, President Donald Trump lashed out against the anonymous senior official who wrote a New York Times opinion piece claiming to be part of a "resistance" working "from within" to thwart his most dangerous impulses.Perhaps as striking as the essay was the recognition of the long list of administration officials who plausibly could have been its author.
Kim Kardashian West meets with senior aides at White House on prison reform
WASHINGTON — Reality television star Kim Kardashian West, who successfully pushed President Donald Trump to grant a pardon for a drug offender earlier this year, returned to the White House on Wednesday for a meeting with senior aides as part of the administration's efforts on criminal justice reform.Kardashian West, who may have felt right at home with the drama-infused atmosphere in the West Wing as it grapples with the fallout from Bob Woodward's new book, participated in a listening session on clemency and prison reform with several staffers, including the president's senior adviser and son-in-law, Jared Kushner."The discussion is mainly focused on ways to improve that process to ensure deserving cases receive a fair review," according to Hogan Gidley, White House deputy press secretary.Among the others in attendance were CNN commentator Van Jones, Shon Hopwood, a lawyer who served time in prison for bank robbery and Leonard Leo of the Federalist Society, who has been instrumental in steering President Trump's Supreme Court picks, including Brett Kavanaugh, whose confirmation hearings have begun on Capitol Hill.But the headliner was Kardashian West, who last visited the White House three months ago to press for a pardon for 63-year-old Alice Marie Johnson.
WASHINGTON — Reality television star Kim Kardashian West, who successfully pushed President Donald Trump to grant a pardon for a drug offender earlier this year, returned to the White House on Wednesday for a meeting with senior aides as part of the administration's efforts on criminal justice reform.Kardashian West, who may have felt right at home with the drama-infused atmosphere in the West Wing as it grapples with the fallout from Bob Woodward's new book, participated in a listening session on clemency and prison reform with several staffers, including the president's senior adviser and son-in-law, Jared Kushner."The discussion is mainly focused on ways to improve that process to ensure deserving cases receive a fair review," according to Hogan Gidley, White House deputy press secretary.Among the others in attendance were CNN commentator Van Jones, Shon Hopwood, a lawyer who served time in prison for bank robbery and Leonard Leo of the Federalist Society, who has been instrumental in steering President Trump's Supreme Court picks, including Brett Kavanaugh, whose confirmation hearings have begun on Capitol Hill.But the headliner was Kardashian West, who last visited the White House three months ago to press for a pardon for 63-year-old Alice Marie Johnson.
'TREASON?' President Trump blasts The New York Times op-ed from anonymous senior official
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In a striking anonymous broadside, a senior Trump administration official wrote an opinion piece in The New York Times on Wednesday claiming to be part of a group of people "working diligently from within" to impede President Donald Trump's "worst inclinations" and ill-conceived parts of his agenda.President Trump said it was a "gutless editorial" and "really a disgrace," and his press secretary called on the official to resign.Later, President Trump tweeted: "TREASON?"The writer, claiming to be part of the "resistance" to President Trump but not from the left, said: "Many Trump appointees have vowed to do what we can to preserve our democratic institutions while thwarting Mr.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In a striking anonymous broadside, a senior Trump administration official wrote an opinion piece in The New York Times on Wednesday claiming to be part of a group of people "working diligently from within" to impede President Donald Trump's "worst inclinations" and ill-conceived parts of his agenda.President Trump said it was a "gutless editorial" and "really a disgrace," and his press secretary called on the official to resign.Later, President Trump tweeted: "TREASON?"The writer, claiming to be part of the "resistance" to President Trump but not from the left, said: "Many Trump appointees have vowed to do what we can to preserve our democratic institutions while thwarting Mr.
US and Mexico near deal that would set path for NAFTA revamp
WASHINGTON — U.S. and Mexican negotiators were preparing Monday to announce a deal that would set the stage for an overhaul of the North American Free Trade Agreement.The White House said it planned an announcement on trade later Monday morning.U.S. Trade Rep.
WASHINGTON — U.S. and Mexican negotiators were preparing Monday to announce a deal that would set the stage for an overhaul of the North American Free Trade Agreement.The White House said it planned an announcement on trade later Monday morning.U.S. Trade Rep.
Ex-Trump World Tower doorman releases 'catch-and-kill' contract about alleged Pres. Trump affair
A former Trump World Tower doorman who says he has knowledge of an alleged affair President Donald Trump had with an ex-housekeeper, which resulted in a child, is now able to talk about a contract he entered with American Media Inc.
A former Trump World Tower doorman who says he has knowledge of an alleged affair President Donald Trump had with an ex-housekeeper, which resulted in a child, is now able to talk about a contract he entered with American Media Inc.
President Trump again criticizes NFL, networks over anthem
COLUMBUS, Ohio — President Donald Trump again criticized the NFL and its broadcast partners concerning the national anthem.In a speech Friday, President Trump specifically went after the league, CBS and ESPN.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — President Donald Trump again criticized the NFL and its broadcast partners concerning the national anthem.In a speech Friday, President Trump specifically went after the league, CBS and ESPN.
Cease-and-desist: Aerosmith's Steven Tyler again demands Pres. Trump stop using the band's songs
BOSTON -- Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is again demanding that President Donald Trump stop using the band's songs at rallies.Tyler's attorney sent a cease-and-desist letter to the president Wednesday, Aug. 22, a day after the song "Livin' on the Edge" was heard at a President Trump rally in West Virginia.It's not the first time Tyler has asked President Trump to stop using Aerosmith songs.
BOSTON -- Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is again demanding that President Donald Trump stop using the band's songs at rallies.Tyler's attorney sent a cease-and-desist letter to the president Wednesday, Aug. 22, a day after the song "Livin' on the Edge" was heard at a President Trump rally in West Virginia.It's not the first time Tyler has asked President Trump to stop using Aerosmith songs.
President Trump turns to Fox friend for coveted interview
WASHINGTON — Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt was in turn sympathetic and gently probing during her interview with President Donald Trump that aired on Thursday.
WASHINGTON — Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt was in turn sympathetic and gently probing during her interview with President Donald Trump that aired on Thursday.
President Trump denies wrongdoing, says Cohen is making up stories
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump dug in to his denials of wrongdoing as his White House struggled to manage the fallout from allegations that he orchestrated a campaign cover-up to buy the silence of two women who say they had affairs with him.Before dawn Thursday, President Trump tweeted: "NO COLLUSION - RIGGED WITCH HUNT!" — a reference to special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump dug in to his denials of wrongdoing as his White House struggled to manage the fallout from allegations that he orchestrated a campaign cover-up to buy the silence of two women who say they had affairs with him.Before dawn Thursday, President Trump tweeted: "NO COLLUSION - RIGGED WITCH HUNT!" — a reference to special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Pres. Trump's former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, pleads guilty in hush-money scheme
NEW YORK — Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and "fixer," pleaded guilty Tuesday to campaign-finance violations and other charges, saying he and President Trump arranged the payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels and a former Playboy model to influence the election.The guilty plea came almost at the same moment former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was convicted in Alexandria, Virginia, of eight financial crimes in the first trial to come out of special counsel Robert Mueller's sprawling Russia investigation."Mr.
NEW YORK — Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and "fixer," pleaded guilty Tuesday to campaign-finance violations and other charges, saying he and President Trump arranged the payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels and a former Playboy model to influence the election.The guilty plea came almost at the same moment former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was convicted in Alexandria, Virginia, of eight financial crimes in the first trial to come out of special counsel Robert Mueller's sprawling Russia investigation."Mr.
Pres. Trump says his White House counsel not a 'RAT' like Nixon's: 'I allowed him to testify'
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — President Donald Trump insisted Sunday that his White House counsel isn't a "RAT" like the Watergate-era White House attorney who turned on Richard Nixon, and he blasted the ongoing Russia investigation as "McCarthyism."President Trump, in a series of angry tweets, denounced a New York Times story that his White House counsel, Don McGahn, has been cooperating extensively with the special counsel team investigating Russian election meddling and potential collusion with President Trump's Republican campaign."The failing @nytimes wrote a Fake piece today implying that because White House Councel Don McGahn was giving hours of testimony to the Special Councel, he must be a John Dean type 'RAT,'" President Trump wrote, misspelling the word "counsel," as he often does. "But I allowed him and all others to testify - I didn't have to.
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — President Donald Trump insisted Sunday that his White House counsel isn't a "RAT" like the Watergate-era White House attorney who turned on Richard Nixon, and he blasted the ongoing Russia investigation as "McCarthyism."President Trump, in a series of angry tweets, denounced a New York Times story that his White House counsel, Don McGahn, has been cooperating extensively with the special counsel team investigating Russian election meddling and potential collusion with President Trump's Republican campaign."The failing @nytimes wrote a Fake piece today implying that because White House Councel Don McGahn was giving hours of testimony to the Special Councel, he must be a John Dean type 'RAT,'" President Trump wrote, misspelling the word "counsel," as he often does. "But I allowed him and all others to testify - I didn't have to.
Pres. Trump nixes $92M military parade, blames DC for high cost
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday he had canceled plans for a Veterans Day military parade, citing the "ridiculously high" price tag — a day after U.S. officials said the November event could cost $92 million, more than three times the price first suggested by the White House.President Trump on Twitter accused local Washington, D.C., politicians of price-gouging.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday he had canceled plans for a Veterans Day military parade, citing the "ridiculously high" price tag — a day after U.S. officials said the November event could cost $92 million, more than three times the price first suggested by the White House.President Trump on Twitter accused local Washington, D.C., politicians of price-gouging.
Pentagon delays President Trump's veterans parade until at least 2019
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department said Thursday that the Veterans Day military parade ordered up by President Donald Trump won't happen in 2018.Col.
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department said Thursday that the Veterans Day military parade ordered up by President Donald Trump won't happen in 2018.Col.
Senator Ron Johnson praises SCOTUS pick Brett Kavanaugh, expects Senate confirmation
MADISON— Republican U.S. Sen.
MADISON— Republican U.S. Sen.
'Wonderful win:' Pres. Trump tweets support to Senate, House primary winners Vukmir, Steil
MADISON — President Donald Trump is voicing his strong support for Republican winners in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race and the contest to replace House Speaker Paul Ryan.President Trump did not endorse in either primary.
MADISON — President Donald Trump is voicing his strong support for Republican winners in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race and the contest to replace House Speaker Paul Ryan.President Trump did not endorse in either primary.
President Trump lashes out at Omarosa, calls her 'that dog'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump escalated his messy clash with former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman on Tuesday, referring to the longtime colleague, who had been the top African-American in his White House, as "that dog!"President Trump tweeted a barrage of insults Tuesday morning as Manigault Newman continued promoting her White House tell-all and releasing secret audio recordings.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump escalated his messy clash with former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman on Tuesday, referring to the longtime colleague, who had been the top African-American in his White House, as "that dog!"President Trump tweeted a barrage of insults Tuesday morning as Manigault Newman continued promoting her White House tell-all and releasing secret audio recordings.
President Trump's Harley-Davidson boycott call roils Wisconsin primary
MADISON — President Donald Trump's call for a boycott of Harley-Davidson motorcycles forced Gov.
MADISON — President Donald Trump's call for a boycott of Harley-Davidson motorcycles forced Gov.
President Trump signs bill named for Sen. John McCain, doesn't mention him
FORT DRUM, N.Y. — President Donald Trump on Monday signed a $716 billion defense policy bill named for John McCain but included no mention in his remarks of the Republican senator, who is battling brain cancer at home in Arizona.President Trump and McCain are engaged in a long-running feud that dates to Trump's 2016 presidential run.
FORT DRUM, N.Y. — President Donald Trump on Monday signed a $716 billion defense policy bill named for John McCain but included no mention in his remarks of the Republican senator, who is battling brain cancer at home in Arizona.President Trump and McCain are engaged in a long-running feud that dates to Trump's 2016 presidential run.
President Trump lashes out at 'Wacky Omarosa' over book, tapes
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump lashed out at Omarosa Manigault Newman Monday, saying the former White House adviser — who is promoting a tell-all book and airing secret audio recordings —"got fired for the last time."On Twitter, President Trump labels Manigault Newman "wacky" and says Kelly called her a "loser & nothing but problems." He adds: "I told him to try working it out, if possible, because she only said GREAT things about me - until she got fired!"President Trump's pushback comes after Manigault Newman released another audio recording Monday.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump lashed out at Omarosa Manigault Newman Monday, saying the former White House adviser — who is promoting a tell-all book and airing secret audio recordings —"got fired for the last time."On Twitter, President Trump labels Manigault Newman "wacky" and says Kelly called her a "loser & nothing but problems." He adds: "I told him to try working it out, if possible, because she only said GREAT things about me - until she got fired!"President Trump's pushback comes after Manigault Newman released another audio recording Monday.
