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.
In big shift, Pres. Trump assesses Kim Jong Un as 'very open, very honorable'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Kim Jong Un wants a historic, high-stakes meeting as soon as possible and suggested the North Korean dictator has been "very open" and "very honorable," a sharply different assessment of a leader he once denounced as "Little Rocket Man."The United States and North Korea have been negotiating a summit between President Trump and Kim to be held in May or June to broker a deal on Pyongyang's nuclear program.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Kim Jong Un wants a historic, high-stakes meeting as soon as possible and suggested the North Korean dictator has been "very open" and "very honorable," a sharply different assessment of a leader he once denounced as "Little Rocket Man."The United States and North Korea have been negotiating a summit between President Trump and Kim to be held in May or June to broker a deal on Pyongyang's nuclear program.
President Trump meets with Emmanuel Macron, praises US-French alliance
WASHINGTON -- Praising the strength of America's oldest alliance, President Donald Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House Tuesday with a pomp-filled ceremony on the South Lawn.
WASHINGTON -- Praising the strength of America's oldest alliance, President Donald Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House Tuesday with a pomp-filled ceremony on the South Lawn.
No ordinary double date: President Trump, France's Macron open visit with wives at Mount Vernon
WASHINGTON — Tending to bonding before business, President Donald Trump and France's Emmanuel Macron opened the French president's visit Monday with an anything-but-ordinary double date with their wives at George Washington's house.The presidents and their spouses hopped on a helicopter bound for Mount Vernon, Washington's historic riverside home, for a private dinner one night before the leaders sit down for talks on a weighty agenda including security, trade and the Iran nuclear deal.Macron's pomp-filled three-day state visit to Washington underscores the importance that both sides attach to the relationship: Macron, who calls President Trump often, has emerged as something of a "Trump whisperer" at a time when the American president's relationships with other European leaders are more strained.
WASHINGTON — Tending to bonding before business, President Donald Trump and France's Emmanuel Macron opened the French president's visit Monday with an anything-but-ordinary double date with their wives at George Washington's house.The presidents and their spouses hopped on a helicopter bound for Mount Vernon, Washington's historic riverside home, for a private dinner one night before the leaders sit down for talks on a weighty agenda including security, trade and the Iran nuclear deal.Macron's pomp-filled three-day state visit to Washington underscores the importance that both sides attach to the relationship: Macron, who calls President Trump often, has emerged as something of a "Trump whisperer" at a time when the American president's relationships with other European leaders are more strained.
Senate panel approves Mike Pompeo for secretary of state
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's choice for secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, has cleared the Senate Foreign Relations Committee with a favorable recommendation, narrowly avoiding a rare rebuke as his confirmation heads to the full Senate.Democrats put up stiff resistance and voted against Pompeo, who is now the CIA director.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's choice for secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, has cleared the Senate Foreign Relations Committee with a favorable recommendation, narrowly avoiding a rare rebuke as his confirmation heads to the full Senate.Democrats put up stiff resistance and voted against Pompeo, who is now the CIA director.
President Trump says North Korea agreed to denuclearize: It hasn't
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed North Korea has agreed to "denuclearization" before his potential meeting with Kim Jong Un.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed North Korea has agreed to "denuclearization" before his potential meeting with Kim Jong Un.
President Trump considering pardon for late boxer Jack Johnson
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump says he's considering a posthumous pardon for boxing's first black heavyweight champion more than 100 years after the late Jack Johnson was convicted by all-white jury of accompanying a white woman across state lines.President Trump announced Saturday on Twitter that the actor Sylvester Stallone, a friend of his, had called to bring Johnson's story to his attention."His trials and tribulations were great, his life complex and controversial," President Trump wrote from his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida. "Others have looked at this over the years, most thought it would be done, but yes, I am considering a Full Pardon!"
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump says he's considering a posthumous pardon for boxing's first black heavyweight champion more than 100 years after the late Jack Johnson was convicted by all-white jury of accompanying a white woman across state lines.President Trump announced Saturday on Twitter that the actor Sylvester Stallone, a friend of his, had called to bring Johnson's story to his attention."His trials and tribulations were great, his life complex and controversial," President Trump wrote from his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida. "Others have looked at this over the years, most thought it would be done, but yes, I am considering a Full Pardon!"
Vive la France: President Trump hosts glitzy White House state dinner
WASHINGTON — Now it's President Donald Trump's turn to pull off the ultimate charm offensive.Wined and dined on multiple state visits during his tour of Asia last year, President Trump is paying it forward and celebrating nearly 250 years of U.S.-French relations by playing host to President Emmanuel Macron at a glitzy White House state dinner on Tuesday.Months in the making, it's the first state visit and first big soiree of the Trump era in Washington."It sounds like what they're planning will be spectacular," said Jeremy Bernard, who was White House social secretary in 2014, the last time the U.S. feted a French president.The White House has said little beyond the fact that dinner will be served, sticking to the tradition of trying to maintain an element of surprise for its guests.In fact, Macron will break bread twice with President Trump.On Monday, the president and Melania Trump will dine privately with Macron and his wife, Brigitte, at Mount Vernon, the home of America's first president, George Washington, on the banks of the Potomac River in Virginia.
WASHINGTON — Now it's President Donald Trump's turn to pull off the ultimate charm offensive.Wined and dined on multiple state visits during his tour of Asia last year, President Trump is paying it forward and celebrating nearly 250 years of U.S.-French relations by playing host to President Emmanuel Macron at a glitzy White House state dinner on Tuesday.Months in the making, it's the first state visit and first big soiree of the Trump era in Washington."It sounds like what they're planning will be spectacular," said Jeremy Bernard, who was White House social secretary in 2014, the last time the U.S. feted a French president.The White House has said little beyond the fact that dinner will be served, sticking to the tradition of trying to maintain an element of surprise for its guests.In fact, Macron will break bread twice with President Trump.On Monday, the president and Melania Trump will dine privately with Macron and his wife, Brigitte, at Mount Vernon, the home of America's first president, George Washington, on the banks of the Potomac River in Virginia.
Pres. Trump will skip Barbara Bush funeral, sending first lady
HOUSTON, Texas -- President Donald Trump won't be joining his wife in attending the memorial service of former first lady Barbara Bush.
HOUSTON, Texas -- President Donald Trump won't be joining his wife in attending the memorial service of former first lady Barbara Bush.