Pres. Trump casts midterm elections as a personal referendum: 'They want to take away what we've given'
LEWIS CENTER, Ohio — Embracing his breakneck return to campaign politics, President Donald Trump on Saturday argued that Republicans needed to control Congress by casting the midterms as a referendum on himself.In a raucous rally in a sweltering gymnasium north of Columbus, Ohio, President Trump pitched for the GOP candidate up in a special election next week and defiantly questioned the idea that, historically, the party that controls the White House suffers in the midterms, declaring "but I say why?""Why would there be a blue wave?
LEWIS CENTER, Ohio — Embracing his breakneck return to campaign politics, President Donald Trump on Saturday argued that Republicans needed to control Congress by casting the midterms as a referendum on himself.In a raucous rally in a sweltering gymnasium north of Columbus, Ohio, President Trump pitched for the GOP candidate up in a special election next week and defiantly questioned the idea that, historically, the party that controls the White House suffers in the midterms, declaring "but I say why?""Why would there be a blue wave?
Pres. Trump rips LeBron James' smarts hours before rally in Ohio
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Ahead of campaigning in Ohio on Saturday, President Donald Trump unleashed a withering attack on the state's favorite son, savaging LeBron James in a late-night tweet that derided the intelligence of one of the nation's most prominent African-American men.President Trump blasted James after seemingly watching an interview the NBA superstar did earlier in the week with CNN anchor Don Lemon in which he deemed President Trump divisive.
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Ahead of campaigning in Ohio on Saturday, President Donald Trump unleashed a withering attack on the state's favorite son, savaging LeBron James in a late-night tweet that derided the intelligence of one of the nation's most prominent African-American men.President Trump blasted James after seemingly watching an interview the NBA superstar did earlier in the week with CNN anchor Don Lemon in which he deemed President Trump divisive.
President Trump again says he has 'no problem' shutting government over border security, dismaying GOP
WASHINGTON — Unnerving fellow Republicans, President Donald Trump declared Monday he would have "no problem" shutting down the federal government this fall if Congress won't come up with more money for border security.President Trump's threat, his second in two days, put him further at odds with his own party in Congress, where many Republicans are facing tough re-election fights this November.
WASHINGTON — Unnerving fellow Republicans, President Donald Trump declared Monday he would have "no problem" shutting down the federal government this fall if Congress won't come up with more money for border security.President Trump's threat, his second in two days, put him further at odds with his own party in Congress, where many Republicans are facing tough re-election fights this November.
White House defends decision to bar CNN reporter from event
WASHINGTON — The White House on Thursday defended its decision to bar a CNN correspondent from attending an open press event but contended it had nothing to do with the questions she asked.Deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley said Kaitlan Collins was denied access to President Trump's Rose Garden event with the European Commission president on Wednesday because of her refusal to leave the Oval Office during a previous availability with the president.
WASHINGTON — The White House on Thursday defended its decision to bar a CNN correspondent from attending an open press event but contended it had nothing to do with the questions she asked.Deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley said Kaitlan Collins was denied access to President Trump's Rose Garden event with the European Commission president on Wednesday because of her refusal to leave the Oval Office during a previous availability with the president.
'Economic turnaround of historic proportions:' US economy surges to 4.1 percent growth rate in Q2
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy surged in the April-June quarter to an annual growth rate of 4.1 percent.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy surged in the April-June quarter to an annual growth rate of 4.1 percent.
Wisconsin Republican Senate candidates won't criticize Pres. Trump
MILWAUKEE — Republican U.S. Senate candidates in Wisconsin stood by President Donald Trump during a Thursday debate, refusing to name anything he's done that they oppose.President Trump has not endorsed in the race, but both Kevin Nicholson, a management consultant, and state Sen.
MILWAUKEE — Republican U.S. Senate candidates in Wisconsin stood by President Donald Trump during a Thursday debate, refusing to name anything he's done that they oppose.President Trump has not endorsed in the race, but both Kevin Nicholson, a management consultant, and state Sen.
Putin soccer ball gift to President Trump may have had microchip
WASHINGTON — The soccer ball that Vladimir Putin gave President Donald Trump may have had a bug after all.
WASHINGTON — The soccer ball that Vladimir Putin gave President Donald Trump may have had a bug after all.
Motorcycle maker to boost output in Poland after EU tariffs
MINNEAPOLIS -- A U.S. motorcycle manufacturer announced plans to increase production in Poland after President Donald Trump ordered tariffs on steel and aluminum and the European Union retaliated with tariffs on motorcycles, but the company said Wednesday the move will not reduce jobs at its U.S. plants.Last month, Minnesota-based Polaris Industries said it was considering moving production of its Indian Motorcycles brand from its plant in northwestern Iowa's Spirit Lake to one in Poland as a way to deal with the retaliatory tariffs.
MINNEAPOLIS -- A U.S. motorcycle manufacturer announced plans to increase production in Poland after President Donald Trump ordered tariffs on steel and aluminum and the European Union retaliated with tariffs on motorcycles, but the company said Wednesday the move will not reduce jobs at its U.S. plants.Last month, Minnesota-based Polaris Industries said it was considering moving production of its Indian Motorcycles brand from its plant in northwestern Iowa's Spirit Lake to one in Poland as a way to deal with the retaliatory tariffs.
Pres. Trump delays proposed Putin meeting until 2019
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration sought to fend off accusations the president is too soft on Russia on Wednesday, putting off a proposed second summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and declaring the U.S. will never recognize Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea.As members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee peppered Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with questions about last week's summit in Finland, the White House said President Donald Trump had opted against trying to meet with Putin this fall.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration sought to fend off accusations the president is too soft on Russia on Wednesday, putting off a proposed second summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and declaring the U.S. will never recognize Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea.As members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee peppered Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with questions about last week's summit in Finland, the White House said President Donald Trump had opted against trying to meet with Putin this fall.
Pres. Trump, EU leaders announce agreement to work toward 'zero tariffs, zero subsidies'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and European Union leaders announced Wednesday they have agreed to work toward "zero tariffs" and "zero subsidies" on non-automobile goods and would work to resolve U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports that have roiled European markets.The president, in a hastily called Rose Garden statement with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, said the EU had agreed to buy "a lot of soybeans" and increase its imports of liquefied natural gas from the U.S. Juncker, meanwhile, said the U.S. and EU had agreed to hold off on further tariffs as part of trade talks aimed at averting a crippling trade dispute involving the lucrative automobile market.President Trump told reporters it was a "very big day for free and fair trade" and vowed to "resolve the steel and aluminum tariff issues and we will resolve retaliatory tariffs.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and European Union leaders announced Wednesday they have agreed to work toward "zero tariffs" and "zero subsidies" on non-automobile goods and would work to resolve U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports that have roiled European markets.The president, in a hastily called Rose Garden statement with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, said the EU had agreed to buy "a lot of soybeans" and increase its imports of liquefied natural gas from the U.S. Juncker, meanwhile, said the U.S. and EU had agreed to hold off on further tariffs as part of trade talks aimed at averting a crippling trade dispute involving the lucrative automobile market.President Trump told reporters it was a "very big day for free and fair trade" and vowed to "resolve the steel and aluminum tariff issues and we will resolve retaliatory tariffs.
Pres. Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen recorded him discussing paying for Playboy model's story of alleged affair
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Two months before the 2016 election, President Donald Trump and his lawyer discussed plans to pay for a former Playboy model's story of an alleged affair, according to a secretly recorded tape released amid an escalating feud between the president and his longtime personal attorney.The audio recording, made by President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen, appears to contradict President Trump's campaign's later claim that the president knew nothing about a media company's purchase of model Karen McDougal's story or any efforts to keep it from becoming public.The tape captures the soon-to-be elected president and his lawyer discussing logistics of financing and whether to "pay with cash," although the sound is muffled and President Trump's instructions on that are unclear.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Two months before the 2016 election, President Donald Trump and his lawyer discussed plans to pay for a former Playboy model's story of an alleged affair, according to a secretly recorded tape released amid an escalating feud between the president and his longtime personal attorney.The audio recording, made by President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen, appears to contradict President Trump's campaign's later claim that the president knew nothing about a media company's purchase of model Karen McDougal's story or any efforts to keep it from becoming public.The tape captures the soon-to-be elected president and his lawyer discussing logistics of financing and whether to "pay with cash," although the sound is muffled and President Trump's instructions on that are unclear.
President Trump's Hollywood Walk of Fame star smashed to pieces
LOS ANGELES — A vandal has destroyed President Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Los Angeles police Officer Ray Brown says the vandalism was reported around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday and someone was subsequently taken into custody.
LOS ANGELES — A vandal has destroyed President Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Los Angeles police Officer Ray Brown says the vandalism was reported around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday and someone was subsequently taken into custody.
Harley-Davidson tries to break out of sales slump, execs say trade war hurting effort
MILWAUKEE -- Harley-Davidson is looking overseas to break out of a sales slump here at home, but executives say a trade war is hurting the company's effort.
MILWAUKEE -- Harley-Davidson is looking overseas to break out of a sales slump here at home, but executives say a trade war is hurting the company's effort.
US announces billions to help farmers hurt by Pres. Trump tariffs
WASHINGTON — The government announced a $12 billion plan Tuesday to assist farmers who have been hurt by President Donald Trump's trade disputes with China and other trading partners.The plan focuses on Midwest soybean producers and others targeted by retaliatory measures.The Agriculture Department said the proposal would include direct assistance for farmers, purchases of excess crops and trade promotion activities aimed at building new export markets.
WASHINGTON — The government announced a $12 billion plan Tuesday to assist farmers who have been hurt by President Donald Trump's trade disputes with China and other trading partners.The plan focuses on Midwest soybean producers and others targeted by retaliatory measures.The Agriculture Department said the proposal would include direct assistance for farmers, purchases of excess crops and trade promotion activities aimed at building new export markets.
Analysts: Pres. Trump tariff threats unlikely to yield trade deals
WASHINGTON — With President Donald Trump intensifying his rift with U.S. trading partners, economists are growing more doubtful that any deal that might benefit American workers and companies is in sight.Instead, many analysts say they expect the Trump administration to impose more tariffs on China and potentially other key U.S. trading partners.
WASHINGTON — With President Donald Trump intensifying his rift with U.S. trading partners, economists are growing more doubtful that any deal that might benefit American workers and companies is in sight.Instead, many analysts say they expect the Trump administration to impose more tariffs on China and potentially other key U.S. trading partners.
President Trump claims ex-lawyer's phone-taping is 'perhaps illegal'
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — President Donald Trump said Saturday that his personal lawyer's taping of their private phone conversations is "totally unheard of & perhaps illegal."President Trump was responding to the revelation that former attorney Michael Cohen, weeks before the 2016 election, secretly recorded their discussion of a potential payment for a former Playboy model's account of having an affair with President Trump.
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — President Donald Trump said Saturday that his personal lawyer's taping of their private phone conversations is "totally unheard of & perhaps illegal."President Trump was responding to the revelation that former attorney Michael Cohen, weeks before the 2016 election, secretly recorded their discussion of a potential payment for a former Playboy model's account of having an affair with President Trump.
NY Times: Pres. Trump was recorded talking of paying Playboy model
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer secretly recorded President Trump discussing payments to a former Playboy model who said she had an affair with him, The New York Times reported Friday.The president's current personal lawyer confirmed the conversation and said it showed President Trump did nothing wrong, according to the Times.Citing lawyers and others familiar with the recording, The Times said attorney Michael Cohen made the recording two months before President Trump's 2016 election.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer secretly recorded President Trump discussing payments to a former Playboy model who said she had an affair with him, The New York Times reported Friday.The president's current personal lawyer confirmed the conversation and said it showed President Trump did nothing wrong, according to the Times.Citing lawyers and others familiar with the recording, The Times said attorney Michael Cohen made the recording two months before President Trump's 2016 election.
White House invites Putin to Washington for fall meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Unbowed by criticism over his Helsinki summit, President Donald Trump extended an invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet in Washington in the fall, the White House said Thursday.Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said on Twitter that President Trump had asked National Security Adviser John Bolton to invite Putin, adding, "Those discussions are already underway." The invitation was announced hours after the president tweeted that he looked forward to "our second meeting" as he defended his performance Monday at the summit in which the two leaders conferred on a range of issues, including terrorism, Israeli security, nuclear proliferation and North Korea."There are many answers, some easy and some hard, to these problems ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Unbowed by criticism over his Helsinki summit, President Donald Trump extended an invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet in Washington in the fall, the White House said Thursday.Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said on Twitter that President Trump had asked National Security Adviser John Bolton to invite Putin, adding, "Those discussions are already underway." The invitation was announced hours after the president tweeted that he looked forward to "our second meeting" as he defended his performance Monday at the summit in which the two leaders conferred on a range of issues, including terrorism, Israeli security, nuclear proliferation and North Korea."There are many answers, some easy and some hard, to these problems ...
Gov. Walker appears with President Trump for worker event at White House
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