Detainees freed in North Korea, returning to US with Secretary of State Pompeo
WASHINGTON — Three Americans detained in North Korea for more than a year are on their way back to the U.S. with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday in the latest sign of improving relations between the two longtime adversary nations.
WASHINGTON — Three Americans detained in North Korea for more than a year are on their way back to the U.S. with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday in the latest sign of improving relations between the two longtime adversary nations.
CIA director nominee Gina Haspel says CIA won't resume harsh interrogation like that used after 9/11
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's nominee to be the next CIA director says that if she is confirmed by the Senate, the spy agency will not undertake a detention and harsh interrogation program like the controversial one used after 9/11.The CIA on Tuesday evening released excerpts of the opening remarks Gina Haspel will make at her confirmation hearing Wednesday before the Senate intelligence committee.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's nominee to be the next CIA director says that if she is confirmed by the Senate, the spy agency will not undertake a detention and harsh interrogation program like the controversial one used after 9/11.The CIA on Tuesday evening released excerpts of the opening remarks Gina Haspel will make at her confirmation hearing Wednesday before the Senate intelligence committee.
Stormy Daniels' lawyer says Russian billionaire paid hush money to Pres. Trump's attorney
WASHINGTON — Stormy Daniels' lawyer says he has information showing that President Donald Trump's longtime personal attorney received $500,000 from a Russian billionaire within months of paying hush money to Daniels.Daniels is a porn star who claims she had a tryst with President Trump.Lawyer Michael Avenatti released no documents to support the claim and did not reveal the source of his information.
WASHINGTON — Stormy Daniels' lawyer says he has information showing that President Donald Trump's longtime personal attorney received $500,000 from a Russian billionaire within months of paying hush money to Daniels.Daniels is a porn star who claims she had a tryst with President Trump.Lawyer Michael Avenatti released no documents to support the claim and did not reveal the source of his information.
President Trump announces US withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the U.S. will pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran, declaring he's making the world safer but dealing a profound blow to allies and deepening the president's isolation on the world stage."The United States does not make empty threats," he said in a televised address from the White House Diplomatic Room.President Trump said the 2015 agreement, which included Germany, France and Britain, was a "horrible one-sided deal that should never ever have been made." He added that the United States "will be instituting the highest level of economic sanction."President Trump's decision means Iran's government must now decide whether to follow the U.S. and withdraw or try to salvage what's left of the deal.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the U.S. will pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran, declaring he's making the world safer but dealing a profound blow to allies and deepening the president's isolation on the world stage."The United States does not make empty threats," he said in a televised address from the White House Diplomatic Room.President Trump said the 2015 agreement, which included Germany, France and Britain, was a "horrible one-sided deal that should never ever have been made." He added that the United States "will be instituting the highest level of economic sanction."President Trump's decision means Iran's government must now decide whether to follow the U.S. and withdraw or try to salvage what's left of the deal.
As headlines swirl, President Trump grows frustrated with Rudy Giuliani
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump is growing increasingly irritated with lawyer Rudy Giuliani's frequently off-message media blitz, in which he has muddied the waters on hush money paid to porn actress Stormy Daniels and made claims that could complicate the president's standing in the special counsel's Russia probe.President Trump has begun questioning whether Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, should be sidelined from television interviews, according to two people familiar with the president's thinking but not authorized to speak publicly about private discussions.President Trump also expressed annoyance that Giuliani's theatrics have breathed new life into the Daniels story and extended its lifespan.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump is growing increasingly irritated with lawyer Rudy Giuliani's frequently off-message media blitz, in which he has muddied the waters on hush money paid to porn actress Stormy Daniels and made claims that could complicate the president's standing in the special counsel's Russia probe.President Trump has begun questioning whether Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, should be sidelined from television interviews, according to two people familiar with the president's thinking but not authorized to speak publicly about private discussions.President Trump also expressed annoyance that Giuliani's theatrics have breathed new life into the Daniels story and extended its lifespan.
President Trump to announce decision on Iran nuclear deal on Tuesday
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he will announce his decision on whether to keep the U.S. in the Iran nuclear deal on Tuesday.President Trump is facing a self-imposed May 12 deadline over whether to uphold the 2015 nuclear deal, which he long has criticized.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he will announce his decision on whether to keep the U.S. in the Iran nuclear deal on Tuesday.President Trump is facing a self-imposed May 12 deadline over whether to uphold the 2015 nuclear deal, which he long has criticized.
North Korea says US ruining mood of detente ahead of summit
PYONGYANG, North Korea — With just weeks to go before President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are expected to hold their first-ever summit, Pyongyang on Sunday criticized what it called "misleading" claims that President Trump's policy of maximum political pressure and sanctions are what drove the North to the negotiating table.The North's official news agency quoted a Foreign Ministry spokesman warning the claims are a "dangerous attempt" to ruin a budding detente on the Korean Peninsula after Kim's summit late last month with South Korean President Moon Jae-in.At the summit, Kim agreed to a number of measures aimed at improving North-South ties and indicated he is willing to discuss the denuclearization of the peninsula, though exactly what that would entail and what conditions the North might require have not yet been explained.President Trump and senior U.S. officials have suggested repeatedly that Washington's tough policy toward North Korea, along with pressure on its main trading partner China, have played a decisive role in turning around what had been an extremely tense situation.
PYONGYANG, North Korea — With just weeks to go before President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are expected to hold their first-ever summit, Pyongyang on Sunday criticized what it called "misleading" claims that President Trump's policy of maximum political pressure and sanctions are what drove the North to the negotiating table.The North's official news agency quoted a Foreign Ministry spokesman warning the claims are a "dangerous attempt" to ruin a budding detente on the Korean Peninsula after Kim's summit late last month with South Korean President Moon Jae-in.At the summit, Kim agreed to a number of measures aimed at improving North-South ties and indicated he is willing to discuss the denuclearization of the peninsula, though exactly what that would entail and what conditions the North might require have not yet been explained.President Trump and senior U.S. officials have suggested repeatedly that Washington's tough policy toward North Korea, along with pressure on its main trading partner China, have played a decisive role in turning around what had been an extremely tense situation.
President Trump suggests US 'close up' to stop immigrants
CLEVELAND -- President Donald Trump is criticizing U.S. immigration policies during a business roundtable in Cleveland.President Trump says people entering the U.S. illegally are taking advantage of "catch-and-release" policies and don't show up for their immigration court dates.
CLEVELAND -- President Donald Trump is criticizing U.S. immigration policies during a business roundtable in Cleveland.President Trump says people entering the U.S. illegally are taking advantage of "catch-and-release" policies and don't show up for their immigration court dates.
France slams Pres. Trump for remarks on guns and Paris attacks
PARIS — France is sternly rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's argument that if Parisians had more guns they could have stopped the deadly 2015 extremist attacks on the French capital.French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian expressed his "firm disapproval" of President Trump's remarks and vigorously defended France's gun controls.In a statement Saturday, Le Drian said gun violence statistics "do not lead us to reconsider France's choice on this issue." Gun violence death rates are much higher in the U.S.Le Drian continued: "Free circulation of weapons in society does not constitute a rampart against terrorist attacks, to the contrary, it can facilitate ...
PARIS — France is sternly rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's argument that if Parisians had more guns they could have stopped the deadly 2015 extremist attacks on the French capital.French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian expressed his "firm disapproval" of President Trump's remarks and vigorously defended France's gun controls.In a statement Saturday, Le Drian said gun violence statistics "do not lead us to reconsider France's choice on this issue." Gun violence death rates are much higher in the U.S.Le Drian continued: "Free circulation of weapons in society does not constitute a rampart against terrorist attacks, to the contrary, it can facilitate ...
President Trump salutes NRA, says group 'loves this country'
DALLAS — Taking a break from the escalating pressures of the Russia probe and the Stormy Daniels case, President Donald Trump returned to his supporters at the National Rifle Association's annual convention on Friday.President Trump, speaking on Air Force One on the way to the event in Dallas, called the NRA a "truly great organization that loves this country."His with the NRA came after he temporarily strayed from their strong anti-gun control message in the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida — only to later return to the fold.Last year, President Trump became the first sitting president to appear in more than 30 years, declaring that the "assault" on the Second Amendment had ended.
DALLAS — Taking a break from the escalating pressures of the Russia probe and the Stormy Daniels case, President Donald Trump returned to his supporters at the National Rifle Association's annual convention on Friday.President Trump, speaking on Air Force One on the way to the event in Dallas, called the NRA a "truly great organization that loves this country."His with the NRA came after he temporarily strayed from their strong anti-gun control message in the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida — only to later return to the fold.Last year, President Trump became the first sitting president to appear in more than 30 years, declaring that the "assault" on the Second Amendment had ended.
President Trump says date, venue set for North Korea summit
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that the time and place have been set for his landmark meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un — but kept the world guessing for now about the when and where.President Trump also said that withdrawal of U.S. troops from South Korea was "not on the table" as he looks to get Kim to give up his nukes at what will be the first summit of between a U.S. and a North Korean leader.The New York Times reported that President Trump has asked the Pentagon to prepare plans for scaling back the U.S. military presence in the allied Asian nation.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that the time and place have been set for his landmark meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un — but kept the world guessing for now about the when and where.President Trump also said that withdrawal of U.S. troops from South Korea was "not on the table" as he looks to get Kim to give up his nukes at what will be the first summit of between a U.S. and a North Korean leader.The New York Times reported that President Trump has asked the Pentagon to prepare plans for scaling back the U.S. military presence in the allied Asian nation.
Pres. Trump acknowledges he repaid lawyer for 'Stormy' hush money
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump acknowledged Thursday he repaid his personal lawyer for hush money given to porn actress Stormy Daniels after claiming previously he didn't know about the payments.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump acknowledged Thursday he repaid his personal lawyer for hush money given to porn actress Stormy Daniels after claiming previously he didn't know about the payments.
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.