Singapore Summit: President Trump-Kim Jong Un talks inspire glee, cautious optimism, skepticism
SINGAPORE -- While South Koreans cheered with hope and China saw an opening to discuss lifting sanctions on North Korea, some countries in Europe and the Mideast cautioned Tuesday that it was premature to judge U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's summit a success.Many have applauded the recent months of denuclearization diplomacy between North Korea and the U.S. after a year of mounting tension, threats and name-calling.
SINGAPORE -- While South Koreans cheered with hope and China saw an opening to discuss lifting sanctions on North Korea, some countries in Europe and the Mideast cautioned Tuesday that it was premature to judge U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's summit a success.Many have applauded the recent months of denuclearization diplomacy between North Korea and the U.S. after a year of mounting tension, threats and name-calling.
United Nations Secretary-General praises summit as 'important milestone'
NEW YORK -- The U.N. says Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling the summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "an important milestone" in advancing peace and "complete and verifiable denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula."U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric says the secretary-general "urges all concerned parties to seize this momentous opportunity."Dujarric said Guterres wrote to both leaders before the summit and reiterates Tuesday that "the road ahead requires cooperation, compromise and a common cause."Guterres told reporters Monday that the International Atomic Energy Agency and other parts of the U.N. system "stand ready to support this process in any way, including verification if requested by the key parties."
NEW YORK -- The U.N. says Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling the summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "an important milestone" in advancing peace and "complete and verifiable denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula."U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric says the secretary-general "urges all concerned parties to seize this momentous opportunity."Dujarric said Guterres wrote to both leaders before the summit and reiterates Tuesday that "the road ahead requires cooperation, compromise and a common cause."Guterres told reporters Monday that the International Atomic Energy Agency and other parts of the U.N. system "stand ready to support this process in any way, including verification if requested by the key parties."
Watch: President Trump, Kim Jong Un meet, shake hands at Singapore Summit
SINGAPORE -- President Donald Trump said it himself to Congress and the American people: "No regime has oppressed its own citizens more totally or brutally than the cruel dictatorship in North Korea."But when it comes to human rights, don't expect President Trump to hold Kim Jong Un's feet to the fire at the Singapore summit.
SINGAPORE -- President Donald Trump said it himself to Congress and the American people: "No regime has oppressed its own citizens more totally or brutally than the cruel dictatorship in North Korea."But when it comes to human rights, don't expect President Trump to hold Kim Jong Un's feet to the fire at the Singapore summit.
President Trump: Economic adviser Larry Kudlow suffers heart attack
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump said that his top economic adviser, Larry Kudlow, suffered a heart attack and was being treated Monday at a military hospital.White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders later told reporters that Kudlow was in "good condition" and "doing well" after suffering a "mild" heart attack.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump said that his top economic adviser, Larry Kudlow, suffered a heart attack and was being treated Monday at a military hospital.White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders later told reporters that Kudlow was in "good condition" and "doing well" after suffering a "mild" heart attack.
President Trump, Kim Jong Un converge on Singapore ahead of high-stakes summit
SINGAPORE — President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un converged on this island city-state Sunday ahead of one of the most unusual and highly anticipated summits in recent world history, a sit-down meant to settle a standoff over Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal.President Trump descended from Air Force One into the steamy Singapore night, greeting officials and declaring he felt "very good" before being whisked away to his hotel via a route lined with police and photo-snapping onlookers.
SINGAPORE — President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un converged on this island city-state Sunday ahead of one of the most unusual and highly anticipated summits in recent world history, a sit-down meant to settle a standoff over Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal.President Trump descended from Air Force One into the steamy Singapore night, greeting officials and declaring he felt "very good" before being whisked away to his hotel via a route lined with police and photo-snapping onlookers.
White House takes up fight against 'back-stabbing' Trudeau
LA MALBAIE, Quebec — Bashing the leader of one of America's venerable allies, the White House escalated its trade tirade and leveled more withering and unprecedented criticism Sunday against Canada's prime minister, branding Justin Trudeau a back-stabber unworthy of President Donald Trump's time."There's a special place in hell for any foreign leader that engages in bad faith diplomacy with President Donald J.
LA MALBAIE, Quebec — Bashing the leader of one of America's venerable allies, the White House escalated its trade tirade and leveled more withering and unprecedented criticism Sunday against Canada's prime minister, branding Justin Trudeau a back-stabber unworthy of President Donald Trump's time."There's a special place in hell for any foreign leader that engages in bad faith diplomacy with President Donald J.
Pres. Trump casts North Korea summit as 'one-time shot' for Kim
SINGAPORE — President Donald Trump cast his Tuesday summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un as a "one-time shot" for the autocratic leader to ditch his nuclear weapons and enter the community of nations, saying he would know within moments if Kim is serious about the talks.President Trump said Saturday he was embarking on a "mission of peace," as he departed the Group of Seven meeting in Canada to fly to the summit site in Singapore.
SINGAPORE — President Donald Trump cast his Tuesday summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un as a "one-time shot" for the autocratic leader to ditch his nuclear weapons and enter the community of nations, saying he would know within moments if Kim is serious about the talks.President Trump said Saturday he was embarking on a "mission of peace," as he departed the Group of Seven meeting in Canada to fly to the summit site in Singapore.
President Trump says North Korea summit is 'one-time shot' for Kim
LA MALBAIE, Quebec — President Donald Trump says his upcoming summit with Kim Jong Un (kim jawng oon) is a "one-time shot" for the North Korean leader.President Trump says at a news conference in Canada before leaving for that historic meeting in Singapore that he thinks "it's going to work out very well."He tells reporters at the Group of Seven gathering with world leaders that it's "so far, so good" as he heads into what he calls "unknown territory in the truest sense."But President Trump is sounding optimistic and says he believes Kim is prepared to do "something very positive for his people, for himself, his family."President Trump says he's about to undertake what he's calling a "mission of peace."The summit is set for Tuesday.
LA MALBAIE, Quebec — President Donald Trump says his upcoming summit with Kim Jong Un (kim jawng oon) is a "one-time shot" for the North Korean leader.President Trump says at a news conference in Canada before leaving for that historic meeting in Singapore that he thinks "it's going to work out very well."He tells reporters at the Group of Seven gathering with world leaders that it's "so far, so good" as he heads into what he calls "unknown territory in the truest sense."But President Trump is sounding optimistic and says he believes Kim is prepared to do "something very positive for his people, for himself, his family."President Trump says he's about to undertake what he's calling a "mission of peace."The summit is set for Tuesday.
Pres. Trump signals support for legislation easing US ban on pot
LOS ANGELES — President Donald Trump said Friday that he's inclined to support a bipartisan effort in Congress to ease the U.S. ban on marijuana, a proposal that would dramatically reshape the nation's legal landscape for pot users and businesses.The federal ban that puts marijuana on the same level as LSD and heroin has created a conflict with more than two dozen states that have legalized pot in some form, creating a two-tiered enforcement system where cannabis can be both legal and not.The legislation would ensure states have the right to determine the best approach to marijuana within their borders, but some U.S. restrictions would remain, including recreational sales to people under 21.The proposal introduced Thursday has support from members of Congress from both parties, including Republican U.S. Sen.
LOS ANGELES — President Donald Trump said Friday that he's inclined to support a bipartisan effort in Congress to ease the U.S. ban on marijuana, a proposal that would dramatically reshape the nation's legal landscape for pot users and businesses.The federal ban that puts marijuana on the same level as LSD and heroin has created a conflict with more than two dozen states that have legalized pot in some form, creating a two-tiered enforcement system where cannabis can be both legal and not.The legislation would ensure states have the right to determine the best approach to marijuana within their borders, but some U.S. restrictions would remain, including recreational sales to people under 21.The proposal introduced Thursday has support from members of Congress from both parties, including Republican U.S. Sen.
G-7 leaders pose for 'family photo' at summit
LA MALBAIE, Quebec -- The Group of Seven leaders have posed for a "family photo" on the first day of the international summit of industrialized nations in Canada.President Donald Trump stood between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the ceremonial G-7 photo.
LA MALBAIE, Quebec -- The Group of Seven leaders have posed for a "family photo" on the first day of the international summit of industrialized nations in Canada.President Donald Trump stood between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the ceremonial G-7 photo.
President Trump to host fundraiser, attend Foxconn groundbreaking
MILWAUKEE — President Donald Trump plans to attend the Foxconn Technology Group groundbreaking ceremony later this month and attend a luncheon fundraiser.The Milwaukee Business Journal reports that prominent Milwaukee business executive Ted Kellner is hosting the June 29 fundraiser.
MILWAUKEE — President Donald Trump plans to attend the Foxconn Technology Group groundbreaking ceremony later this month and attend a luncheon fundraiser.The Milwaukee Business Journal reports that prominent Milwaukee business executive Ted Kellner is hosting the June 29 fundraiser.
President Trump says he may pardon late boxing champion Muhammad Ali
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he may pardon another late heavyweight boxing champion — this time, Muhammad Ali.President Trump tells reporters he's looking at "thousands of names" of people who could be granted clemency.President Trump's already granted a posthumous pardon to boxing's first black heavyweight champion, Jack Johnson — convicted of violating a law that made it illegal to transport women across state lines for "immoral" purposes.Ali refused to enter the military during the Vietnam War, declaring himself a conscientious objector.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he may pardon another late heavyweight boxing champion — this time, Muhammad Ali.President Trump tells reporters he's looking at "thousands of names" of people who could be granted clemency.President Trump's already granted a posthumous pardon to boxing's first black heavyweight champion, Jack Johnson — convicted of violating a law that made it illegal to transport women across state lines for "immoral" purposes.Ali refused to enter the military during the Vietnam War, declaring himself a conscientious objector.
Pres. Trump says summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un depends on attitude, not preparation
WASHINGTON — Heading into his North Korea summit with characteristic bravado, President Donald Trump said Thursday that "attitude" is more important than preparation as he looks to negotiate an accord with Kim Jong Un to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula.Preparing to depart Washington for the next week's meeting, President Trump dangled before Kim visions of normalized relations with the United States, economic investment and even a White House visit.
WASHINGTON — Heading into his North Korea summit with characteristic bravado, President Donald Trump said Thursday that "attitude" is more important than preparation as he looks to negotiate an accord with Kim Jong Un to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula.Preparing to depart Washington for the next week's meeting, President Trump dangled before Kim visions of normalized relations with the United States, economic investment and even a White House visit.
GOP moderate: Tentative immigration deal with conservatives
WASHINGTON — A leader of House moderates said Thursday that a tentative deal with conservatives has emerged to help young "Dreamer" immigrants stay in the U.S. legally.
WASHINGTON — A leader of House moderates said Thursday that a tentative deal with conservatives has emerged to help young "Dreamer" immigrants stay in the U.S. legally.
President Trump signs bill to expand private care at troubled VA
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Wednesday that will give veterans more freedom to see doctors outside the troubled Veterans Affairs system, a major shift aimed at reducing wait times and improving care by steering more patients to the private sector.At a Rose Garden event at the White House, President Trump praised the legislation as fulfilling his pledge to fix the Department of Veterans Affairs by bringing accountability and providing private care to veterans whenever they feel unhappy with government-run health care."All during the campaign I'd go out and say, 'Why can't they just go see a doctor instead of standing in line for weeks and weeks and weeks?' Now they can go see a doctor," he said.The sweeping $51 billion plan, which would also expand a VA caregivers program to cover families of veterans of all eras, cleared the Senate on a 92-5 vote last month.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Wednesday that will give veterans more freedom to see doctors outside the troubled Veterans Affairs system, a major shift aimed at reducing wait times and improving care by steering more patients to the private sector.At a Rose Garden event at the White House, President Trump praised the legislation as fulfilling his pledge to fix the Department of Veterans Affairs by bringing accountability and providing private care to veterans whenever they feel unhappy with government-run health care."All during the campaign I'd go out and say, 'Why can't they just go see a doctor instead of standing in line for weeks and weeks and weeks?' Now they can go see a doctor," he said.The sweeping $51 billion plan, which would also expand a VA caregivers program to cover families of veterans of all eras, cleared the Senate on a 92-5 vote last month.
Pres. Trump commutes term of Kim Kardashian West-championed drug offender
WASHINGTON — Flexing his clemency powers once again, President Donald Trump on Wednesday commuted the life sentence of a woman whose cause was championed by reality TV star Kim Kardashian West."BEST NEWS EVER!!!!" was the exuberant Twitter response from Kardashian West, who visited the White House last week to press the case.Alice Marie Johnson, 63, had spent more than two decades behind bars, serving life without parole for drug offenses.
WASHINGTON — Flexing his clemency powers once again, President Donald Trump on Wednesday commuted the life sentence of a woman whose cause was championed by reality TV star Kim Kardashian West."BEST NEWS EVER!!!!" was the exuberant Twitter response from Kardashian West, who visited the White House last week to press the case.Alice Marie Johnson, 63, had spent more than two decades behind bars, serving life without parole for drug offenses.
President Trump touts celebration of US after canceling Eagles visit
WASHINGTON — A day after scrubbing a White House visit by the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, President Donald Trump appeared to challenge part of a new NFL policy that allows players who want to protest during the national anthem to do so in the locker room.The policy requires players to stand for the anthem if they are on the field.
WASHINGTON — A day after scrubbing a White House visit by the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, President Donald Trump appeared to challenge part of a new NFL policy that allows players who want to protest during the national anthem to do so in the locker room.The policy requires players to stand for the anthem if they are on the field.
Robert Mueller's team accuses Paul Manafort of witness tampering
WASHINGTON --Former President Donald Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort made several attempts to tamper with witnesses in his ongoing criminal cases, prosecutors said Monday as they asked a federal judge to consider revoking his house arrest.In a court filing, prosecutors working for special counsel Robert Mueller wrote that Manafort and one of his associates "repeatedly" contacted two witnesses in an effort to influence their testimony.
WASHINGTON --Former President Donald Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort made several attempts to tamper with witnesses in his ongoing criminal cases, prosecutors said Monday as they asked a federal judge to consider revoking his house arrest.In a court filing, prosecutors working for special counsel Robert Mueller wrote that Manafort and one of his associates "repeatedly" contacted two witnesses in an effort to influence their testimony.
Pres. Trump calls off visit by Philadelphia Eagles to White House over anthem dispute
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has called off a visit by the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House Tuesday due to the dispute over whether NFL players must stand during the playing of the national anthem.President Trump says in a statement that some members of the Super Bowl championship team "disagree with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem, hand on heart."President Trump says the team wanted to send a smaller delegation, but fans who planned to attend "deserve better."He says he'll instead be hosting "a different type of ceremony" with the U.S. Marine Band.The NFL recently announced a new policy requiring players to stand for the anthem if they're on the field before a game.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has called off a visit by the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House Tuesday due to the dispute over whether NFL players must stand during the playing of the national anthem.President Trump says in a statement that some members of the Super Bowl championship team "disagree with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem, hand on heart."President Trump says the team wanted to send a smaller delegation, but fans who planned to attend "deserve better."He says he'll instead be hosting "a different type of ceremony" with the U.S. Marine Band.The NFL recently announced a new policy requiring players to stand for the anthem if they're on the field before a game.