President Trump: Syria attack 'very soon or not so soon at all!'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that an attack on Syria could take place "very soon or not so soon at all," arguing he had never signaled the timing of retaliation for a suspected chemical weapons attack that he had suggested was imminent a day earlier.The president made his latest statement in a tweet Thursday morning.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that an attack on Syria could take place "very soon or not so soon at all," arguing he had never signaled the timing of retaliation for a suspected chemical weapons attack that he had suggested was imminent a day earlier.The president made his latest statement in a tweet Thursday morning.
President Trump says 'missiles coming' against Syria, 'new and smart'
WASHINGTON — Defying Russian warnings against U.S. military strikes in Syria, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that missiles "will be coming" in response to Syria's suspected chemical attack that killed at least 40 people."Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria," President Trump tweeted. "Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and 'smart!' You shouldn't be partners with a Gas Killing Animal who kills his people and enjoys it!"Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, however, indicated that evidence of what happened in Saturday's suspected attack near Damascus is still being studied.
WASHINGTON — Defying Russian warnings against U.S. military strikes in Syria, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that missiles "will be coming" in response to Syria's suspected chemical attack that killed at least 40 people."Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria," President Trump tweeted. "Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and 'smart!' You shouldn't be partners with a Gas Killing Animal who kills his people and enjoys it!"Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, however, indicated that evidence of what happened in Saturday's suspected attack near Damascus is still being studied.
Drug testing plan considered for some food stamp recipients
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is considering a plan that would allow states to require certain food stamp recipients to undergo drug testing, handing a win to conservatives who've long sought ways to curb the safety net program.The proposal under review would be narrowly targeted, applying mostly to people who are able-bodied, without dependents and applying for some specialized jobs, according to an administration official briefed on the plan.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is considering a plan that would allow states to require certain food stamp recipients to undergo drug testing, handing a win to conservatives who've long sought ways to curb the safety net program.The proposal under review would be narrowly targeted, applying mostly to people who are able-bodied, without dependents and applying for some specialized jobs, according to an administration official briefed on the plan.
President Trump believes he can fire Robert Mueller, White House says
WASHINGTON — The federal agents who raided the office of President Donald Trump's personal attorney, Michael Cohen, were looking for records about payments to a former Playboy playmate and to porn actress Stormy Daniels, who both claim to have had affairs with President Trump.That's according to a report Tuesday from The New York Times.
WASHINGTON — The federal agents who raided the office of President Donald Trump's personal attorney, Michael Cohen, were looking for records about payments to a former Playboy playmate and to porn actress Stormy Daniels, who both claim to have had affairs with President Trump.That's according to a report Tuesday from The New York Times.
Border states pledge 1,600 troops for President Trump's border fight
HOUSTON — Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas pledged on Monday to send about 1,600 National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border, responding to President Donald Trump's plan to use the military to help fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking.Texas Gov.
HOUSTON — Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas pledged on Monday to send about 1,600 National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border, responding to President Donald Trump's plan to use the military to help fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking.Texas Gov.
Attorney: Federal agents seize documents from Michael Cohen, President Trump's personal lawyer
WASHINGTON — Federal agents on Monday raided the office of President Donald Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen, seizing records on topics including a $130,000 payment made to a porn actress who says she had sex with President Trump more than a decade ago.The move ignited the president's anger, with President Trump calling it a "disgrace" that federal agents "broke into" the office of his personal attorney.
WASHINGTON — Federal agents on Monday raided the office of President Donald Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen, seizing records on topics including a $130,000 payment made to a porn actress who says she had sex with President Trump more than a decade ago.The move ignited the president's anger, with President Trump calling it a "disgrace" that federal agents "broke into" the office of his personal attorney.
Arizona, Texas pledge 1,300 troops for Trump's border fight
PHOENIX — Arizona and Texas pledged on Monday to send about 1,300 National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border, responding to President Donald Trump's plan to use the military to help fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking.Texas Gov.
PHOENIX — Arizona and Texas pledged on Monday to send about 1,300 National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border, responding to President Donald Trump's plan to use the military to help fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking.Texas Gov.
President Trump condemns 'heinous' gas attack in Syria, promises quick response
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Monday he will decide on a U.S. response to the apparent chemical weapons attack on Syrian civilians "probably by the end of today."Speaking during a Cabinet meeting, President Trump condemned the "heinous attack" Saturday that killed at least 40 people, including children. "It was an atrocious attack," he said. "It was horrible." He said he will be huddling with military advisers to consider U.S. options and "nothing's off the table."President Trump said the U.S. is still investigating the possible involvement of the Iranian and Russian governments in the strike."If it's Russia, if it's Syria, if it's Iran, if it's all of them together, we'll figure it out," he said.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Monday he will decide on a U.S. response to the apparent chemical weapons attack on Syrian civilians "probably by the end of today."Speaking during a Cabinet meeting, President Trump condemned the "heinous attack" Saturday that killed at least 40 people, including children. "It was an atrocious attack," he said. "It was horrible." He said he will be huddling with military advisers to consider U.S. options and "nothing's off the table."President Trump said the U.S. is still investigating the possible involvement of the Iranian and Russian governments in the strike."If it's Russia, if it's Syria, if it's Iran, if it's all of them together, we'll figure it out," he said.
Amid trade fight, President Trump says China will do the 'right thing'
WASHINGTON — Amid global fears of an escalating trade dispute between the U.S. and China, President Donald Trump suggested that Beijing will ease trade barriers "because it is the right thing to do" and that the economic superpowers can settle the conflict that has rattled financial markets, consumers and businesses.But fostering more uncertainty, the president's top economic advisers offered mixed messages Sunday as to the best approach with China, which has threatened to retaliate if Washington follows through with its proposed tariffs, even as President Trump emphasized his bond with Chinese President Xi Jinping."President Xi and I will always be friends, no matter what happens with our dispute on trade," President Trump wrote. "China will take down its Trade Barriers because it is the right thing to do.
WASHINGTON — Amid global fears of an escalating trade dispute between the U.S. and China, President Donald Trump suggested that Beijing will ease trade barriers "because it is the right thing to do" and that the economic superpowers can settle the conflict that has rattled financial markets, consumers and businesses.But fostering more uncertainty, the president's top economic advisers offered mixed messages Sunday as to the best approach with China, which has threatened to retaliate if Washington follows through with its proposed tariffs, even as President Trump emphasized his bond with Chinese President Xi Jinping."President Xi and I will always be friends, no matter what happens with our dispute on trade," President Trump wrote. "China will take down its Trade Barriers because it is the right thing to do.
North Korea tells US that Kim Jong Un ready to discuss nukes
WASHINGTON — North Korea's government has communicated with the United States to say that leader Kim Jong Un is ready to discuss his nuclear weapons program with President Donald Trump, officials said Sunday, increasing the likelihood that the unprecedented summit will actually occur.The confirmation from Pyongyang directly, rather than from third countries like South Korea, has created more confidence within President Trump's administration about the wisdom of holding such a meeting, as U.S. officials make secretive preparations.
WASHINGTON — North Korea's government has communicated with the United States to say that leader Kim Jong Un is ready to discuss his nuclear weapons program with President Donald Trump, officials said Sunday, increasing the likelihood that the unprecedented summit will actually occur.The confirmation from Pyongyang directly, rather than from third countries like South Korea, has created more confidence within President Trump's administration about the wisdom of holding such a meeting, as U.S. officials make secretive preparations.
Members of migrant caravan protest in Mexico City after Pres. Trump deploys National Guard
MEXICO CITY — Central American immigrants traveling through Mexico in a caravan that drew the attention of President Donald Trump protested in front of the U.S. Embassy on Saturday in Mexico City.Mexico's capital was the final planned stop of the migrant caravan that left from the Mexico-Guatemala border late last month to draw attention to policies toward immigrants and refugees.Caravan organizer Irineo Mujica said at Mexico City's Angel of Independence monument that what remains of the caravan would visit the basilica of Mexico's patron saint later Saturday and seek meetings with representatives of the United Nations and Organization of American States."We are looking for some reaction, some change in the policies," Mujica said.Last Tuesday, as the caravan camped at a sports complex in southern Mexico, President Trump tweeted that "The big Caravan of People from Honduras, now coming across Mexico and heading to our "Weak Laws" Border, had better be stopped before it gets there."Later in the week President Trump announced that National Guard soldiers would be deployed to bolster the security presence along the U.S.-Mexico border, a move also made during the presidencies of George W.
MEXICO CITY — Central American immigrants traveling through Mexico in a caravan that drew the attention of President Donald Trump protested in front of the U.S. Embassy on Saturday in Mexico City.Mexico's capital was the final planned stop of the migrant caravan that left from the Mexico-Guatemala border late last month to draw attention to policies toward immigrants and refugees.Caravan organizer Irineo Mujica said at Mexico City's Angel of Independence monument that what remains of the caravan would visit the basilica of Mexico's patron saint later Saturday and seek meetings with representatives of the United Nations and Organization of American States."We are looking for some reaction, some change in the policies," Mujica said.Last Tuesday, as the caravan camped at a sports complex in southern Mexico, President Trump tweeted that "The big Caravan of People from Honduras, now coming across Mexico and heading to our "Weak Laws" Border, had better be stopped before it gets there."Later in the week President Trump announced that National Guard soldiers would be deployed to bolster the security presence along the U.S.-Mexico border, a move also made during the presidencies of George W.
White House sends mixed signals on trade fight; markets dive
WASHINGTON — The trade clash between President Donald Trump and China's government is escalating, with Beijing pledging to "counterattack with great strength" if President Trump follows through on threats to impose tariffs on an additional $100 billion in Chinese goods.President Trump made his out-of-the-blue move when China threatened to retaliate for the first round of tariffs planned by the United States.
WASHINGTON — The trade clash between President Donald Trump and China's government is escalating, with Beijing pledging to "counterattack with great strength" if President Trump follows through on threats to impose tariffs on an additional $100 billion in Chinese goods.President Trump made his out-of-the-blue move when China threatened to retaliate for the first round of tariffs planned by the United States.
President Trump: 2,000-4,000 troops needed for Mexico border security
PHOENIX — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he wants to send between 2,000 and 4,000 National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border to help federal officials fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking, but it wasn't clear who would be called up or if they would even be allowed to carry guns.President Trump's comments to reporters on Air Force One were his first estimate on guard levels he believes are needed for border protection.
PHOENIX — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he wants to send between 2,000 and 4,000 National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border to help federal officials fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking, but it wasn't clear who would be called up or if they would even be allowed to carry guns.President Trump's comments to reporters on Air Force One were his first estimate on guard levels he believes are needed for border protection.
Tossing aside his 'boring' prepared remarks, Pres. Trump unleashes on immigration at tax cut event
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- Tossing his "boring" prepared remarks into the air, President Donald Trump on Thursday unleashed a fierce denunciation of the nation's immigration policies, calling for tougher border security while repeating his unsubstantiated claim that "millions" of people voted illegally in California.President Trump was in West Virginia to showcase the benefits of Republican tax cuts, but he took a big and meandering detour to talk about his tough immigration and trade plans.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- Tossing his "boring" prepared remarks into the air, President Donald Trump on Thursday unleashed a fierce denunciation of the nation's immigration policies, calling for tougher border security while repeating his unsubstantiated claim that "millions" of people voted illegally in California.President Trump was in West Virginia to showcase the benefits of Republican tax cuts, but he took a big and meandering detour to talk about his tough immigration and trade plans.
'No choice but to act:' Pres. Trump signs order to send troops to US border
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation directing the National Guard to be deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border.President Trump says Wednesday in a memorandum to his secretaries of defense and homeland security and to his attorney general that the "situation at the border has now reached a point of crisis."The document orders the Secretary of Defense to support the Department of Homeland Security in securing the southern border to stop the flow of drugs and people.And it orders the agency heads to submit a report within 30 days outlining what other steps can be taken.President Trump says that "lawlessness" at the southern border is "fundamentally incompatible with the safety, security, and sovereignty of the American people." And he says his administration "has no choice but to act."
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation directing the National Guard to be deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border.President Trump says Wednesday in a memorandum to his secretaries of defense and homeland security and to his attorney general that the "situation at the border has now reached a point of crisis."The document orders the Secretary of Defense to support the Department of Homeland Security in securing the southern border to stop the flow of drugs and people.And it orders the agency heads to submit a report within 30 days outlining what other steps can be taken.President Trump says that "lawlessness" at the southern border is "fundamentally incompatible with the safety, security, and sovereignty of the American people." And he says his administration "has no choice but to act."
President Trump scales back US goals in Syria, leaves future to others
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is dramatically scaling back U.S. goals in Syria as he pushes for a quick military withdrawal, Trump administration officials said Wednesday, abandoning plans to stay long-term to stabilize the country and prevent the Islamic State group from re-emerging.President Trump has given no formal order to pull out the 2,000 U.S. troops currently in Syria, nor offered a public timetable, other than to say the United States will pull out just as soon as the last remaining IS fighters can be vanquished.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is dramatically scaling back U.S. goals in Syria as he pushes for a quick military withdrawal, Trump administration officials said Wednesday, abandoning plans to stay long-term to stabilize the country and prevent the Islamic State group from re-emerging.President Trump has given no formal order to pull out the 2,000 U.S. troops currently in Syria, nor offered a public timetable, other than to say the United States will pull out just as soon as the last remaining IS fighters can be vanquished.
Gov. Walker warns of 'blue wave' after Dallet SCOWIS victory; Democrats see hope after win
MADISON -- The dominating victory by a liberal candidate in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race emboldened Democrats deflated by years of defeats, pushing Republican Gov.
MADISON -- The dominating victory by a liberal candidate in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race emboldened Democrats deflated by years of defeats, pushing Republican Gov.
President Trump wants military to do border control 'until we can have a wall'
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants to use the military to secure the U.S.-Mexico border until his promised border wall is built.Speaking during a visit with Baltic leaders, President Trump said he's been discussing the idea with his Defense Secretary, Jim Mattis."We're going to be doing things militarily.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants to use the military to secure the U.S.-Mexico border until his promised border wall is built.Speaking during a visit with Baltic leaders, President Trump said he's been discussing the idea with his Defense Secretary, Jim Mattis."We're going to be doing things militarily.
State to pay $30,000 to settle sign theft lawsuit
MADISON — State taxpayers will pay $30,000 to settle a federal lawsuit filed against a lawmaker who stole a sign from a protester referring to President Donald Trump as "sadistic," ''racist" and a "serial groper."State Rep.
MADISON — State taxpayers will pay $30,000 to settle a federal lawsuit filed against a lawmaker who stole a sign from a protester referring to President Donald Trump as "sadistic," ''racist" and a "serial groper."State Rep.
Pres. Trump declares mid-40s 'perfect weather' for Easter Egg Roll
WASHINGTON — With overcast skies and temperatures in the 40s, President Donald Trump declared it was "perfect weather" on Monday for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.
WASHINGTON — With overcast skies and temperatures in the 40s, President Donald Trump declared it was "perfect weather" on Monday for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.