President Trump marks National Day of Prayer amid Stormy Daniels hush money scandal
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump celebrated the National Day of Prayer by announcing a White House initiative that he said would underpin policies recognizing the "vital role" of religion in the country. "America is a nation of believers," he said.Shortly before the Rose Garden event Thursday, President Trump acknowledged reimbursing his personal attorney for hush money the lawyer paid to porn actress Stormy Daniels, who alleges a sexual encounter with President Trump in 2006.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump celebrated the National Day of Prayer by announcing a White House initiative that he said would underpin policies recognizing the "vital role" of religion in the country. "America is a nation of believers," he said.Shortly before the Rose Garden event Thursday, President Trump acknowledged reimbursing his personal attorney for hush money the lawyer paid to porn actress Stormy Daniels, who alleges a sexual encounter with President Trump in 2006.
White House hires lawyer who represented Clinton in impeachment after Ty Cobb's retirement
WASHINGTON — Facing critical decisions in the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump has hired Emmet Flood, a veteran attorney who represented Bill Clinton during his impeachment process.The White House announced the hiring not long after announcing the retirement of lawyer Ty Cobb, who has been the administration's point person dealing with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
WASHINGTON — Facing critical decisions in the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump has hired Emmet Flood, a veteran attorney who represented Bill Clinton during his impeachment process.The White House announced the hiring not long after announcing the retirement of lawyer Ty Cobb, who has been the administration's point person dealing with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
A State Dept with swagger? President Trump seeks reset with Mike Pompeo
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is trying to hit reset at the State Department on the eve of a critical decision on the Iran nuclear deal and a potential summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.President Trump made his first visit to the department on Wednesday for the ceremonial swearing-in of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, highlighting his relationship with the head of a Cabinet agency he largely neglected during the tenure of Rex Tillerson.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is trying to hit reset at the State Department on the eve of a critical decision on the Iran nuclear deal and a potential summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.President Trump made his first visit to the department on Wednesday for the ceremonial swearing-in of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, highlighting his relationship with the head of a Cabinet agency he largely neglected during the tenure of Rex Tillerson.
Pres. Trump: Location, date for Kim meeting could be revealed soon
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the date and location for what will be a historic meeting between a sitting American president and the leader of North Korea over denuclearization could be announced by the end of the week.President Trump has previously said the meeting with Kim Jong Un will be held by the end of May or early June.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the date and location for what will be a historic meeting between a sitting American president and the leader of North Korea over denuclearization could be announced by the end of the week.President Trump has previously said the meeting with Kim Jong Un will be held by the end of May or early June.
Report: Robert Mueller gives list of questions to President Trump's lawyers
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Mueller has given a list of almost four dozen questions to lawyers for President Donald Trump as part of his investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and whether President Trump obstructed justice, according to a report published in The New York Times.The Times obtained a list of the questions, which range from President Trump's motivations for firing FBI Director James Comey a year ago to contacts President Trump's campaign had with Russians.Although Mueller's team has indicated to President Trump's lawyers that he's not considered a target, investigators remain interested in whether the president's actions constitute obstruction of justice and want to interview him about several episodes in office.
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Mueller has given a list of almost four dozen questions to lawyers for President Donald Trump as part of his investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and whether President Trump obstructed justice, according to a report published in The New York Times.The Times obtained a list of the questions, which range from President Trump's motivations for firing FBI Director James Comey a year ago to contacts President Trump's campaign had with Russians.Although Mueller's team has indicated to President Trump's lawyers that he's not considered a target, investigators remain interested in whether the president's actions constitute obstruction of justice and want to interview him about several episodes in office.
President Trump welcomes Southwest Airlines flight crew, passengers
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is hailing the actions of the crew and passengers on a damaged Southwest Airlines flight, saying they showed "great character."He says they responded with "tremendous bravery" and "everybody's talking about it."President Trump welcomed the five-person crew and five passengers of Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 to the White House on Tuesday.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is hailing the actions of the crew and passengers on a damaged Southwest Airlines flight, saying they showed "great character."He says they responded with "tremendous bravery" and "everybody's talking about it."President Trump welcomed the five-person crew and five passengers of Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 to the White House on Tuesday.
Gov. Walker says he'd campaign with President Trump in Wisconsin
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Porn star Stormy Daniels sues President Trump for defamation
WASHINGTON — The porn actress alleging a sexual encounter with President Donald Trump is escalating her legal fight, suing the president for defamation.Stormy Daniels filed the complaint in federal court in New York on Monday.
WASHINGTON — The porn actress alleging a sexual encounter with President Donald Trump is escalating her legal fight, suing the president for defamation.Stormy Daniels filed the complaint in federal court in New York on Monday.
President Trump takes aim at familiar targets at Michigan rally
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — President Donald Trump took aim at familiar political targets and added a few fresh ones during a campaign-style rally Saturday night in an Upper Midwest state that gave him a surprising victory in the 2016 election.President Trump has been urging voters to support Republicans for Congress as a way of advancing his agenda.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — President Donald Trump took aim at familiar political targets and added a few fresh ones during a campaign-style rally Saturday night in an Upper Midwest state that gave him a surprising victory in the 2016 election.President Trump has been urging voters to support Republicans for Congress as a way of advancing his agenda.
President Trump calls Asian allies to discuss North Korea
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump says he's had "a long and very good talk" with the South Korean president, who's just had a historic meeting with North Korea's leader.With anticipation growing for a possible U.S.-North Korean summit soon, President Trump tweets Saturday that "things are going very well, time and location" of meeting with Kim Jong Un are being set.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump says he's had "a long and very good talk" with the South Korean president, who's just had a historic meeting with North Korea's leader.With anticipation growing for a possible U.S.-North Korean summit soon, President Trump tweets Saturday that "things are going very well, time and location" of meeting with Kim Jong Un are being set.
President Trump, Chancellor Merkel cordial, but no apparent movement on Iran
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the White House on Friday for a visit of less than three hours.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the White House on Friday for a visit of less than three hours.
Pres. Trump says North Korea has made nuclear concessions before talks
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that North Korea's Kim Jong Un has made nuclear weapons concessions before even sitting down for talks, while the U.S. hasn't given up anything.President Trump's assertions came before Friday's summit between North Korea and South Korea that's expected to pave the way for a historic meeting between President Trump and Kim in May or June.President Trump told "Fox & Friends" that his tough approach toward the North, and now his willingness to engage with Kim, had reduced the risk of nuclear war.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that North Korea's Kim Jong Un has made nuclear weapons concessions before even sitting down for talks, while the U.S. hasn't given up anything.President Trump's assertions came before Friday's summit between North Korea and South Korea that's expected to pave the way for a historic meeting between President Trump and Kim in May or June.President Trump told "Fox & Friends" that his tough approach toward the North, and now his willingness to engage with Kim, had reduced the risk of nuclear war.
Senate committee OKs bill to safeguard special counsel Robert Mueller
WASHINGTON — Bipartisan legislation to protect special counsel Robert Mueller now lies in the hands of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell after the GOP-led Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance it.McConnell, R-Ky., has said the bill is unnecessary and he won't let it reach the Senate floor.
WASHINGTON — Bipartisan legislation to protect special counsel Robert Mueller now lies in the hands of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell after the GOP-led Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance it.McConnell, R-Ky., has said the bill is unnecessary and he won't let it reach the Senate floor.
Pres. Trump says Michael Cohen represented him in 'this crazy Stormy Daniels deal'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that his personal attorney Michael Cohen represented him "with this crazy Stormy Daniels deal," after previously denying any knowledge of a payment Cohen made to the porn actress who alleges an affair with President Trump.President Trump spoke by phone Thursday to "Fox & Friends."He said weeks ago that he had no knowledge of a $130,000 payment Cohen made to Daniels before the 2016 election in exchange for her silence about an alleged sexual tryst with President Trump in 2006.Arguing that Cohen was one of his "many attorneys," President Trump said Thursday: "He represents me like with this crazy Stormy Daniels deal," and added, "From what I see, he did absolutely nothing wrong.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that his personal attorney Michael Cohen represented him "with this crazy Stormy Daniels deal," after previously denying any knowledge of a payment Cohen made to the porn actress who alleges an affair with President Trump.President Trump spoke by phone Thursday to "Fox & Friends."He said weeks ago that he had no knowledge of a $130,000 payment Cohen made to Daniels before the 2016 election in exchange for her silence about an alleged sexual tryst with President Trump in 2006.Arguing that Cohen was one of his "many attorneys," President Trump said Thursday: "He represents me like with this crazy Stormy Daniels deal," and added, "From what I see, he did absolutely nothing wrong.
'Working visit' with PM Theresa May: White House says Pres. Trump to visit UK in July
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump will visit the United Kingdom on July 13 for a "working visit" with Prime Minister Theresa May, the White House said.White House press secretary Sarah Sanders announced the visit Thursday.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump will visit the United Kingdom on July 13 for a "working visit" with Prime Minister Theresa May, the White House said.White House press secretary Sarah Sanders announced the visit Thursday.
Pres. Trump's attorney Michael Cohen says he'll plead the Fifth in Stormy Daniels' case
LOS ANGELES — President Donald Trump's personal attorney said Wednesday he will assert his constitutional right against self-incrimination in a civil case brought by a porn actress who said she had an affair with President Trump.Michael Cohen has been asking a federal judge in Los Angeles to delay Stormy Daniels' case after FBI agents raided his home and office earlier this month, seeking records about a nondisclosure agreement Daniels signed days before the 2016 presidential election.Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, has said she had an affair with President Trump in 2006 and has sued to invalidate the confidentiality agreement that prevents her discussing it.
LOS ANGELES — President Donald Trump's personal attorney said Wednesday he will assert his constitutional right against self-incrimination in a civil case brought by a porn actress who said she had an affair with President Trump.Michael Cohen has been asking a federal judge in Los Angeles to delay Stormy Daniels' case after FBI agents raided his home and office earlier this month, seeking records about a nondisclosure agreement Daniels signed days before the 2016 presidential election.Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, has said she had an affair with President Trump in 2006 and has sued to invalidate the confidentiality agreement that prevents her discussing it.
Oh, Yeezus: Pres. Trump and Kanye West trade Twitter love
NEW YORK — Trump-West 2020?In a moment that seemed to encapsulate 2018's social media-driven blurring of celebrity and politics, President Donald Trump tweeted his thanks to rap superstar Kanye West on Wednesday for his recent and perhaps unexpected online support."Thank you Kanye, very cool!" the president posted in response to the tweets from West, who called the president "my brother."
NEW YORK — Trump-West 2020?In a moment that seemed to encapsulate 2018's social media-driven blurring of celebrity and politics, President Donald Trump tweeted his thanks to rap superstar Kanye West on Wednesday for his recent and perhaps unexpected online support."Thank you Kanye, very cool!" the president posted in response to the tweets from West, who called the president "my brother."
French President Emmanuel Macron resists Pres. Trump's 'America first' in speech to Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- French President Emmanuel Macron drew sharp contrasts with President Donald Trump's worldview Wednesday, laying out a firm vision of global leadership that rejects "the illusion of nationalism" in a candid counterweight to President Trump's appeals to put "America first."In the spotlight of a speech to the U.S. Congress, Macron was courteous but firm, deferential but resolute as he traced the lines of profound division between himself and President Trump on key world issues: climate change, trade and the Iran nuclear deal.A day after the French leader had put on a show of warmth and brotherly affection for President Trump at the White House, his blunt speech prizing engagement over isolationism reinforced the French leader's emerging role as a top defender of the liberal world order.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- French President Emmanuel Macron drew sharp contrasts with President Donald Trump's worldview Wednesday, laying out a firm vision of global leadership that rejects "the illusion of nationalism" in a candid counterweight to President Trump's appeals to put "America first."In the spotlight of a speech to the U.S. Congress, Macron was courteous but firm, deferential but resolute as he traced the lines of profound division between himself and President Trump on key world issues: climate change, trade and the Iran nuclear deal.A day after the French leader had put on a show of warmth and brotherly affection for President Trump at the White House, his blunt speech prizing engagement over isolationism reinforced the French leader's emerging role as a top defender of the liberal world order.
White House condemns ruling on President Trump's 'Dreamers' program
SAN DIEGO — The White House on Wednesday sharply criticized a federal judge's ruling that the Trump administration must resume a program that has shielded hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation.While the government has 90 days to restate its arguments before the order takes effect, presidential press secretary Sarah Huckabee characterized the ruling as "good news" for smuggling organizations and criminal networks and "horrible news for our national security."If Tuesday's ruling by U.S. District Judge John D.
SAN DIEGO — The White House on Wednesday sharply criticized a federal judge's ruling that the Trump administration must resume a program that has shielded hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation.While the government has 90 days to restate its arguments before the order takes effect, presidential press secretary Sarah Huckabee characterized the ruling as "good news" for smuggling organizations and criminal networks and "horrible news for our national security."If Tuesday's ruling by U.S. District Judge John D.
President Trump's travel ban likely to be upheld, justices indicate
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seemed poised Wednesday to uphold President Donald Trump's ban on travel to the U.S. by visitors from several Muslim-majority countries, giving the president a major victory on a signature and controversial policy.In the court's first full-blown consideration of a President Trump order, the conservative justices who make up the court's majority seemed unwilling to hem in a president who has invoked national security to justify restrictions on who can or cannot step on U.S. soil.The justices in December allowed the ban to take full effect even as the legal fight over it continued, but Wednesday was the first time they took it up in open court.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seemed poised Wednesday to uphold President Donald Trump's ban on travel to the U.S. by visitors from several Muslim-majority countries, giving the president a major victory on a signature and controversial policy.In the court's first full-blown consideration of a President Trump order, the conservative justices who make up the court's majority seemed unwilling to hem in a president who has invoked national security to justify restrictions on who can or cannot step on U.S. soil.The justices in December allowed the ban to take full effect even as the legal fight over it continued, but Wednesday was the first time they took it up in open court.