Fort Trump? Polish leader dangles offer to US president
WASHINGTON — Poland's leader pressed President Donald Trump on Tuesday to consider creating a permanent American military base in Poland, offering a tempting incentive: The installation would be called "Fort Trump."Polish President Andrzej Duda extended the invitation during a one-on-one meeting with President Trump at the White House that focused heavily on the U.S. presence in Poland as the country faces Russia's increased military activities in the region.President Trump said during a joint news conference with Duda that he was considering the idea and noted that Poland had offered more than $2 billion to the U.S. to pay for such an effort.
WASHINGTON — Poland's leader pressed President Donald Trump on Tuesday to consider creating a permanent American military base in Poland, offering a tempting incentive: The installation would be called "Fort Trump."Polish President Andrzej Duda extended the invitation during a one-on-one meeting with President Trump at the White House that focused heavily on the U.S. presence in Poland as the country faces Russia's increased military activities in the region.President Trump said during a joint news conference with Duda that he was considering the idea and noted that Poland had offered more than $2 billion to the U.S. to pay for such an effort.
Pres. Trump 'seriously' considering boosting US military in Poland
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was "very seriously" considering a greater U.S. troop presence in Poland as he conferred with a top NATO partner at the White House.Joined by Poland President Andrzej Duda, President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that Poland was "willing to make a very major contribution to the United States to come in and have a presence in Poland." The U.S. president said it was "something we will discuss."Facing Russia's increased military activity in the region, Poland has been pressing for the 3,000 U.S. troops now deployed in Poland on a rotating basis to be upgraded to a larger, permanent presence.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was "very seriously" considering a greater U.S. troop presence in Poland as he conferred with a top NATO partner at the White House.Joined by Poland President Andrzej Duda, President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that Poland was "willing to make a very major contribution to the United States to come in and have a presence in Poland." The U.S. president said it was "something we will discuss."Facing Russia's increased military activity in the region, Poland has been pressing for the 3,000 U.S. troops now deployed in Poland on a rotating basis to be upgraded to a larger, permanent presence.
Report: Pres. Trump going ahead with plans for new China tariffs
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is going ahead with plans to announce new tariffs on about $200 billion of Chinese imports, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.Both sides were preparing to hold new talks on their tariff dispute.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is going ahead with plans to announce new tariffs on about $200 billion of Chinese imports, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.Both sides were preparing to hold new talks on their tariff dispute.
President Trump rejects Puerto Rico hurricane death toll, blames Dems
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected the widely accepted conclusion that nearly 3,000 died in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria, arguing without evidence that the number was wrong and calling it a plot by Democrats to make him look bad.As Hurricane Florence approached the Carolinas, the president picked a fresh fight over the administration's response in Puerto Rico, tweeting: "When I left the Island, AFTER the storm had hit, they had anywhere from 6 to 18 deaths.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected the widely accepted conclusion that nearly 3,000 died in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria, arguing without evidence that the number was wrong and calling it a plot by Democrats to make him look bad.As Hurricane Florence approached the Carolinas, the president picked a fresh fight over the administration's response in Puerto Rico, tweeting: "When I left the Island, AFTER the storm had hit, they had anywhere from 6 to 18 deaths.
President Trump marks 17 years since 9/11
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is marking 17 years since the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil by visiting the Pennsylvania field that became a Sept. 11 memorial.President Trump and his wife, Melania, were participating in Tuesday's somber remembrance in Shanksville.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is marking 17 years since the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil by visiting the Pennsylvania field that became a Sept. 11 memorial.President Trump and his wife, Melania, were participating in Tuesday's somber remembrance in Shanksville.
Pres. Trump's visit to Ireland postponed for 'scheduling reasons'
LONDON — President Donald Trump's planned November visit to Ireland has been postponed, the Irish government said Tuesday, though the White House said only that the trip was up in the air.The government in Dublin confirmed in a statement that "the proposed visit of the U.S. president is postponed." It said U.S. officials had "cited scheduling reasons."Earlier this month, the White House announced President Trump would travel to Ireland as part of a trip including a Nov. 11 event in Paris marking the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.
LONDON — President Donald Trump's planned November visit to Ireland has been postponed, the Irish government said Tuesday, though the White House said only that the trip was up in the air.The government in Dublin confirmed in a statement that "the proposed visit of the U.S. president is postponed." It said U.S. officials had "cited scheduling reasons."Earlier this month, the White House announced President Trump would travel to Ireland as part of a trip including a Nov. 11 event in Paris marking the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.
Rep. Pocan now says impeachment of Pres. Trump 'a moot conversation'
MADISON — Democratic U.S. Rep.
MADISON — Democratic U.S. Rep.
VP Mike Pence says he's confident no one on his staff wrote NYT op-ed: 'I know their character'
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence says he's "100 percent confident" that no one on his staff was involved with the anonymous New York Times column criticizing President Donald Trump's leadership."I know them.
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence says he's "100 percent confident" that no one on his staff was involved with the anonymous New York Times column criticizing President Donald Trump's leadership."I know them.
Pres. Trump tweets, 2 players kneel for anthem on opening Sunday
DENVER — Off the field, President Donald Trump took his digs at the NFL, linking low TV ratings for the season opener to players who refuse to stand for the national anthem.On the field, it was hard to tell what all the fuss was about: Two players kneeled while the "The Star-Spangled Banner" played, another two raised their fist, another two stayed in the locker room.
DENVER — Off the field, President Donald Trump took his digs at the NFL, linking low TV ratings for the season opener to players who refuse to stand for the national anthem.On the field, it was hard to tell what all the fuss was about: Two players kneeled while the "The Star-Spangled Banner" played, another two raised their fist, another two stayed in the locker room.
Former President Obama, on campaign swing, urges 'sanity in our politics'
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Former President Barack Obama said Saturday that November midterm elections would give Americans "a chance to restore some sanity in our politics," taking another swipe at his successor as he raises his profile campaigning for fellow Democrats to regain control of the House.Obama didn't mention President Donald Trump by name during a 20-minute speech in the key Southern California battleground of Orange County but the allusions were clear."We're in a challenging moment because, when you look at the arc of American history, there's always been a push and pull between those who want to go forward and those who want to look back, between those who want to divide and those are seeking to bring people together, between those who promote the politics of hope and those who exploit the politics of fear," he said.His appearance — one day after a strongly worded critique of President Trump at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign — touched on themes of retirement security, climate change and education."If we don't step up, things can get worse," the former president told the audience at the Anaheim Convention Center. "In two months, we have the chance to restore some sanity to our politics.
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Former President Barack Obama said Saturday that November midterm elections would give Americans "a chance to restore some sanity in our politics," taking another swipe at his successor as he raises his profile campaigning for fellow Democrats to regain control of the House.Obama didn't mention President Donald Trump by name during a 20-minute speech in the key Southern California battleground of Orange County but the allusions were clear."We're in a challenging moment because, when you look at the arc of American history, there's always been a push and pull between those who want to go forward and those who want to look back, between those who want to divide and those are seeking to bring people together, between those who promote the politics of hope and those who exploit the politics of fear," he said.His appearance — one day after a strongly worded critique of President Trump at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign — touched on themes of retirement security, climate change and education."If we don't step up, things can get worse," the former president told the audience at the Anaheim Convention Center. "In two months, we have the chance to restore some sanity to our politics.
Vukmir campaign ad steers clear of Pres. Trump, Gov. Walker, GOP
MADISON — The latest campaign ad from U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir doesn't mention her support for President Donald Trump or Gov.
MADISON — The latest campaign ad from U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir doesn't mention her support for President Donald Trump or Gov.
Former President Obama says President Trump is 'the symptom, not the cause' of division
URBANA, Ill. — Former President Barack Obama said Friday his successor, President Donald Trump, is "the symptom, not the cause" of division and polarization in the U.S.President Trump, the former president said, is "just capitalizing on resentments that politicians have been fanning for years."His comments came during a speech at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he accepted an ethics in government award.
URBANA, Ill. — Former President Barack Obama said Friday his successor, President Donald Trump, is "the symptom, not the cause" of division and polarization in the U.S.President Trump, the former president said, is "just capitalizing on resentments that politicians have been fanning for years."His comments came during a speech at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he accepted an ethics in government award.
Pres. Trump calls Dems at Kavanaugh hearing 'sick'
BILLINGS, Mont. -- President Donald Trump says Senate Democrats are making "fools" of themselves when they "scream and shout" at Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.Pres.
BILLINGS, Mont. -- President Donald Trump says Senate Democrats are making "fools" of themselves when they "scream and shout" at Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.Pres.
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.