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.
Pres. Trump says it 'certainly looks' like Saudi journalist is dead, threatens consequences
SAUDI ARABIA -- President Donald Trump said Thursday it "certainly looks" as though Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is dead, and he threatened "very severe" consequences if the Saudis are found to have murdered him.As the U.S. toughened its response to Khashoggi's disappearance, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin pulled out of a major Saudi investment conference Thursday amid global pressure.
SAUDI ARABIA -- President Donald Trump said Thursday it "certainly looks" as though Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is dead, and he threatened "very severe" consequences if the Saudis are found to have murdered him.As the U.S. toughened its response to Khashoggi's disappearance, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin pulled out of a major Saudi investment conference Thursday amid global pressure.
Pres. Trump headed to Wisconsin for rally in Mosinee next week
MADISON — President Donald Trump is coming to central Wisconsin on Oct. 24 for a campaign rally.President Trump announced Wednesday that he will hold a rally at the Mosinee airport.
MADISON — President Donald Trump is coming to central Wisconsin on Oct. 24 for a campaign rally.President Trump announced Wednesday that he will hold a rally at the Mosinee airport.
Pres. Trump criticizes rush to condemn Saudi Arabia over missing journalist
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump Tuesday criticized rapidly mounting global condemnation of Saudi Arabia over the mystery of missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi, warning of a rush to judgment and echoing the Saudis' request for patience.In an interview with The Associated Press, President Trump compared the case of Khashoggi, who Turkish officials have said was murdered in the Saudis' Istanbul consulate, to the allegations of sexual assault leveled against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his confirmation hearing."I think we have to find out what happened first," President Trump said. "Here we go again with, you know, you're guilty until proven innocent.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump Tuesday criticized rapidly mounting global condemnation of Saudi Arabia over the mystery of missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi, warning of a rush to judgment and echoing the Saudis' request for patience.In an interview with The Associated Press, President Trump compared the case of Khashoggi, who Turkish officials have said was murdered in the Saudis' Istanbul consulate, to the allegations of sexual assault leveled against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his confirmation hearing."I think we have to find out what happened first," President Trump said. "Here we go again with, you know, you're guilty until proven innocent.
Pres. Trump says he won't accept blame if Republicans lose House in November
WASHINGTON — Facing the prospect of an electoral defeat that could imperil his presidency, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he won't accept the blame if Republicans lose the House in November, arguing that he is "helping" Republican candidates in the midterms.In a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press, Presiden Trump also accused his longtime personal attorney Michael Cohen of "lying" under oath, defended his use of the derisive nickname "Horseface" for porn actress Stormy Daniels and argued that the widespread condemnation of the Saudis in the disappearance of a Washington Post columnist was a rush to judgment.Of his efforts on the campaign trail, Presiden Trump said: "I don't believe anybody has ever had this kind of impact." He resisted comparisons to former President Barack Obama, who took responsibility for the Democrats' defeat in 2010 by acknowledging that his party got "shellacked."Democrats are hopeful about their chances to recapture the House, while Republicans are increasingly confident they can hold control of the Senate.
WASHINGTON — Facing the prospect of an electoral defeat that could imperil his presidency, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he won't accept the blame if Republicans lose the House in November, arguing that he is "helping" Republican candidates in the midterms.In a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press, Presiden Trump also accused his longtime personal attorney Michael Cohen of "lying" under oath, defended his use of the derisive nickname "Horseface" for porn actress Stormy Daniels and argued that the widespread condemnation of the Saudis in the disappearance of a Washington Post columnist was a rush to judgment.Of his efforts on the campaign trail, Presiden Trump said: "I don't believe anybody has ever had this kind of impact." He resisted comparisons to former President Barack Obama, who took responsibility for the Democrats' defeat in 2010 by acknowledging that his party got "shellacked."Democrats are hopeful about their chances to recapture the House, while Republicans are increasingly confident they can hold control of the Senate.
Judge tosses Stormy Daniels' defamation suit against President Trump
WASHINGTON — A federal judge dismissed Stormy Daniels' defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump on Monday, saying the president made a "hyperbolic statement" against a political adversary when he tweeted about a composite sketch the porn actress' lawyer released.Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, sued President Trump in April after he said a composite sketch of a man she said threatened her in 2011 to keep quiet about an alleged affair with the real estate mogul was a "con job."President Trump tweeted that the man was "nonexistent" and that Daniels was playing the "fake news media for fools." He retweeted a side-by-side photo comparing the sketch with a photo of Daniels' husband.In an order handed down Monday, U.S. District Judge S.
WASHINGTON — A federal judge dismissed Stormy Daniels' defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump on Monday, saying the president made a "hyperbolic statement" against a political adversary when he tweeted about a composite sketch the porn actress' lawyer released.Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, sued President Trump in April after he said a composite sketch of a man she said threatened her in 2011 to keep quiet about an alleged affair with the real estate mogul was a "con job."President Trump tweeted that the man was "nonexistent" and that Daniels was playing the "fake news media for fools." He retweeted a side-by-side photo comparing the sketch with a photo of Daniels' husband.In an order handed down Monday, U.S. District Judge S.
'Really incredible:' President Trump marvels at damage from Hurricane Michael in Florida
LYNN HAVEN, Fla. — President Donald Trump marveled at the roofless homes and uprooted trees he saw Monday while touring Florida Panhandle communities ravaged by the force of Hurricane Michael.President Trump toured devastated coastal communities by air, land and foot before he and the first lady helped hand out bottled water at a Federal Emergency Management Agency aid distribution center, where the needy signed up for temporary housing and picked up clothing, diapers, water and other supplies.The president said someone described Hurricane Michael to him as being "like a very wide, extremely wide, tornado.""Look behind you.
LYNN HAVEN, Fla. — President Donald Trump marveled at the roofless homes and uprooted trees he saw Monday while touring Florida Panhandle communities ravaged by the force of Hurricane Michael.President Trump toured devastated coastal communities by air, land and foot before he and the first lady helped hand out bottled water at a Federal Emergency Management Agency aid distribution center, where the needy signed up for temporary housing and picked up clothing, diapers, water and other supplies.The president said someone described Hurricane Michael to him as being "like a very wide, extremely wide, tornado.""Look behind you.
Kanye's freestyle riffs dominate Oval Office lunch with Pres. Trump
WASHINGTON — Declaring that his red "MAGA" hat makes him "feel like Superman," rapper Kanye West made a free-styling appearance in the Oval Office Thursday.Ahead of a private lunch, President Donald Trump and West spoke with reporters as they sat across from each other at the Resolute desk.
WASHINGTON — Declaring that his red "MAGA" hat makes him "feel like Superman," rapper Kanye West made a free-styling appearance in the Oval Office Thursday.Ahead of a private lunch, President Donald Trump and West spoke with reporters as they sat across from each other at the Resolute desk.