'Reconsider this policy:' Gov. Walker hits the road to battle President Trump's tariffs
OSHKOSH — Wisconsin Gov.
OSHKOSH — Wisconsin Gov.
Top Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn leaving White House over trade
WASHINGTON — Top Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn is leaving the White House after breaking with President Donald Trump on trade policy.Cohn, the director of the National Economic Council, has been the leading internal opponent to President Trump's planned tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum.
WASHINGTON — Top Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn is leaving the White House after breaking with President Donald Trump on trade policy.Cohn, the director of the National Economic Council, has been the leading internal opponent to President Trump's planned tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum.
MILWAUKEE -- Gov.
Pres. Trump blames Democrats for failing to fix DACA by March 5
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is blaming Democrats for failing to pass legislation extending protections for young immigrants that he has tried to end.President Trump tweets, "It's March 5th and the Democrats are nowhere to be found on DACA." He says, "We are ready to make a deal!"President Trump announced last year he was ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, but asked Congress to come up with a legislative fix in six months.President Trump had insisted that any legislation saving DACA had to be coupled with funding for his border wall and an overhaul of the legal immigration system.Democrats and some Republicans balked at those demands.White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders is blaming both parties for the failure, saying it's "absolutely terrible that Congress has failed to act."
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is blaming Democrats for failing to pass legislation extending protections for young immigrants that he has tried to end.President Trump tweets, "It's March 5th and the Democrats are nowhere to be found on DACA." He says, "We are ready to make a deal!"President Trump announced last year he was ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, but asked Congress to come up with a legislative fix in six months.President Trump had insisted that any legislation saving DACA had to be coupled with funding for his border wall and an overhaul of the legal immigration system.Democrats and some Republicans balked at those demands.White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders is blaming both parties for the failure, saying it's "absolutely terrible that Congress has failed to act."
Pres. Trump says he won't back down on tariffs plan despite trade war concerns
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump insisted Monday that he's "not backing down" on his plan to impose stiff tariffs on imported steel and aluminum despite anxious warnings from House Speaker Paul Ryan and other congressional Republicans of a possible trade war.The president said that North American neighbors Canada and Mexico would not get any relief from his plan to place the tariffs on the imports but suggested he might be willing to exempt the two longstanding allies if they agreed to better terms for the North American Free Trade Agreement."No, we're not backing down," President Trump said in the Oval Office, seated with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "We've had a very bad deal with Mexico, we've had a very bad deal with Canada — it's called NAFTA," Trump said.The president opened the door to exempting the two countries from the planned tariffs, telling reporters, "that would be, I would imagine, one of the points that we'll negotiate." But he added, "If they aren't going to make a fair NAFTA deal, we're just going to leave it this way."President Trump spoke shortly after a spokeswoman for House Speaker Ryan said the GOP leader was "extremely worried" about the tariffs setting off a trade war and had urged the White House "to not advance with this plan." Republican leaders of the House Ways and Means Committee, meanwhile, circulated a letter opposing President Trump's tariff plan.The administration says the tariffs are necessary to preserve the American industries — and that imposing them is a national security imperative.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump insisted Monday that he's "not backing down" on his plan to impose stiff tariffs on imported steel and aluminum despite anxious warnings from House Speaker Paul Ryan and other congressional Republicans of a possible trade war.The president said that North American neighbors Canada and Mexico would not get any relief from his plan to place the tariffs on the imports but suggested he might be willing to exempt the two longstanding allies if they agreed to better terms for the North American Free Trade Agreement."No, we're not backing down," President Trump said in the Oval Office, seated with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "We've had a very bad deal with Mexico, we've had a very bad deal with Canada — it's called NAFTA," Trump said.The president opened the door to exempting the two countries from the planned tariffs, telling reporters, "that would be, I would imagine, one of the points that we'll negotiate." But he added, "If they aren't going to make a fair NAFTA deal, we're just going to leave it this way."President Trump spoke shortly after a spokeswoman for House Speaker Ryan said the GOP leader was "extremely worried" about the tariffs setting off a trade war and had urged the White House "to not advance with this plan." Republican leaders of the House Ways and Means Committee, meanwhile, circulated a letter opposing President Trump's tariff plan.The administration says the tariffs are necessary to preserve the American industries — and that imposing them is a national security imperative.
President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu visit comes amid legal distractions for both
WASHINGTON — There's much to celebrate but plenty of cause for trepidation, too, as President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet Monday at the White House.For all his talk about brokering the "ultimate deal" between Israelis and Palestinians, President Trump's long-awaited peace plan has yet to arrive, even as Palestinians and other critics insist it will be dead on arrival.
WASHINGTON — There's much to celebrate but plenty of cause for trepidation, too, as President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet Monday at the White House.For all his talk about brokering the "ultimate deal" between Israelis and Palestinians, President Trump's long-awaited peace plan has yet to arrive, even as Palestinians and other critics insist it will be dead on arrival.
New headaches for Pres. Trump's Mideast hopes as Netanyahu visits
WASHINGTON — Under the best of circumstances, a Mideast peace deal is the Holy Grail of diplomacy, a goal that has eluded American presidents for generations.With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to visit Washington this coming week, the mix of politics, personalities and historical grievances that has stood in the way of Israeli-Palestinian peace is even more combustible than normal.President Donald Trump's point man for mediation, Jared Kushner, is in the middle of a political firestorm, his plan remains a mystery and the Palestinians aren't even speaking to the White House.
WASHINGTON — Under the best of circumstances, a Mideast peace deal is the Holy Grail of diplomacy, a goal that has eluded American presidents for generations.With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to visit Washington this coming week, the mix of politics, personalities and historical grievances that has stood in the way of Israeli-Palestinian peace is even more combustible than normal.President Donald Trump's point man for mediation, Jared Kushner, is in the middle of a political firestorm, his plan remains a mystery and the Palestinians aren't even speaking to the White House.
White House: No exemptions from steel, aluminum tariffs
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's administration appears unbowed by broad domestic and international criticism of his planned import tariffs on steel and aluminum, saying Sunday that the president is not planning on exempting any countries from the stiff duties.Speaking on CNN's "State of the Union," White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said: "At this point in time there's no country exclusions."President Trump's announcement Thursday that he would impose tariffs of 25 percent and 10 percent, respectively, on imported steel and aluminum, roiled markets, rankled allies and raised prospects for a trade war.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's administration appears unbowed by broad domestic and international criticism of his planned import tariffs on steel and aluminum, saying Sunday that the president is not planning on exempting any countries from the stiff duties.Speaking on CNN's "State of the Union," White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said: "At this point in time there's no country exclusions."President Trump's announcement Thursday that he would impose tariffs of 25 percent and 10 percent, respectively, on imported steel and aluminum, roiled markets, rankled allies and raised prospects for a trade war.
President Trump says maybe US will have a president for life someday
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he thinks it's great that China's president now holds that office for life and muses that maybe the U.S. will do the same someday.President Trump's remarks were met with laughter and applause during a luncheon for Republican donors Saturday at his South Florida estate.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he thinks it's great that China's president now holds that office for life and muses that maybe the U.S. will do the same someday.President Trump's remarks were met with laughter and applause during a luncheon for Republican donors Saturday at his South Florida estate.
President Trump threatens tax on European cars
President Donald Trump says the U.S. "will simply apply a TAX" on cars made in Europe if the European Union retaliates against the trade penalties he's seeking on imports of steel and aluminum.The EU is promising retaliation against American exports if President Trump follows through — as he says he will next week.Here's what the president is saying on Twitter: "If the E.U. wants to further increase their already massive tariffs and barriers on U.S. companies doing business there, we will simply apply a Tax on their Cars which freely pour into the U.S. They make it impossible for our cars (and more) to sell there.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. "will simply apply a TAX" on cars made in Europe if the European Union retaliates against the trade penalties he's seeking on imports of steel and aluminum.The EU is promising retaliation against American exports if President Trump follows through — as he says he will next week.Here's what the president is saying on Twitter: "If the E.U. wants to further increase their already massive tariffs and barriers on U.S. companies doing business there, we will simply apply a Tax on their Cars which freely pour into the U.S. They make it impossible for our cars (and more) to sell there.
Authorities say man shoots himself to death near White House
WASHINGTON — A man shot himself to death Saturday as he stood near the fence along the north side of the White House, the Secret Service said.
WASHINGTON — A man shot himself to death Saturday as he stood near the fence along the north side of the White House, the Secret Service said.
Pres. Trump leaves lawmakers hanging on gun priorities
WASHINGTON — In his quest to tackle gun violence, President Donald Trump has ricocheted between calling for tougher laws and declaring his fealty to the Second Amendment's right to bear arms, leaving a trail of befuddled lawmakers and advocates in his wake.One thing he still has not done: clearly outline his legislative priorities.Washington's week closed Friday without further explanation from the president, the White House indicating that for now, at least, he is backing an incremental proposal on background checks and a bill that would provide new federal dollars to stem school violence.Just what President Trump would like to see in the "beautiful" and "comprehensive" bill he called for earlier in the week remained unclear.
WASHINGTON — In his quest to tackle gun violence, President Donald Trump has ricocheted between calling for tougher laws and declaring his fealty to the Second Amendment's right to bear arms, leaving a trail of befuddled lawmakers and advocates in his wake.One thing he still has not done: clearly outline his legislative priorities.Washington's week closed Friday without further explanation from the president, the White House indicating that for now, at least, he is backing an incremental proposal on background checks and a bill that would provide new federal dollars to stem school violence.Just what President Trump would like to see in the "beautiful" and "comprehensive" bill he called for earlier in the week remained unclear.
Gov. Scott Walker comes out against President Trump's proposed tariff
MADISON — Republican Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Republican Wisconsin Gov.
First lady: 'We need to change' arc of opioid crisis
WASHINGTON — Melania Trump said Thursday that many people are grieving after losing loved ones to the opioid crisis, telling a White House summit on the issue that "we need to change that."Opening the gathering in the East Room of the White House, the first lady read from a letter from Betty Henderson.
WASHINGTON — Melania Trump said Thursday that many people are grieving after losing loved ones to the opioid crisis, telling a White House summit on the issue that "we need to change that."Opening the gathering in the East Room of the White House, the first lady read from a letter from Betty Henderson.
Pres. Trump to impose tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum
WASHINGTON — Determined to protect vital American industries, President Donald Trump declared Thursday that he will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, dramatically raising the possibility of a trade showdown with China and other key trading partners.The announcement roiled financial markets and stoked fears on Wall Street that other countries could retaliate with trade barriers of their own.
WASHINGTON — Determined to protect vital American industries, President Donald Trump declared Thursday that he will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, dramatically raising the possibility of a trade showdown with China and other key trading partners.The announcement roiled financial markets and stoked fears on Wall Street that other countries could retaliate with trade barriers of their own.
Person using stolen identity nominates President Trump for Peace Prize
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which selects winners of the peace prize, says someone using a stolen identity has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the award, the Norwegian news agency said Thursday.The NTB agency quoted committee secretary Olav Njolstad as saying it appears the same person was responsible for forging nominations in 2017, as well.Njolstad who could not immediately be reached for comment, declined to identify the person, adding that Norwegian police have been informed."Every year, we get lots of invalid nominations, but these are nominations that are not valid because those who nominate are not qualified to do so," Njolstad told NTB. "As far as I know, this is the first example of someone nominating someone by stealing another person's identity."Norway's Nobel Committee keeps candidate names secret for 50 years.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which selects winners of the peace prize, says someone using a stolen identity has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the award, the Norwegian news agency said Thursday.The NTB agency quoted committee secretary Olav Njolstad as saying it appears the same person was responsible for forging nominations in 2017, as well.Njolstad who could not immediately be reached for comment, declined to identify the person, adding that Norwegian police have been informed."Every year, we get lots of invalid nominations, but these are nominations that are not valid because those who nominate are not qualified to do so," Njolstad told NTB. "As far as I know, this is the first example of someone nominating someone by stealing another person's identity."Norway's Nobel Committee keeps candidate names secret for 50 years.
Billy Graham praised by President Trump, politicians as 'America's pastor'
WASHINTON -- He felt stung by the politics that helped define his life — and resolved to keep a distance.
WASHINTON -- He felt stung by the politics that helped define his life — and resolved to keep a distance.
Hope Hicks declines to answer some questions in Russia probe
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's longtime aide Hope Hicks is declining to answer questions about her time in the White House in a closed-door interview with the House intelligence committee.The panel is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election and any contacts between President Trump's campaign and Russia.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's longtime aide Hope Hicks is declining to answer questions about her time in the White House in a closed-door interview with the House intelligence committee.The panel is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election and any contacts between President Trump's campaign and Russia.