Pres. Trump on Monday to unveil $1.5B infrastructure plan
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday will unveil his long-awaited infrastructure plan, a $1.5 billion proposal that fulfills a number of campaign goals, but relies heavily on state and local governments to produce much of the funding.The administration's plan is centered on using $200 billion in federal money to leverage local and state tax dollars to fix America's infrastructure, such as roads, highways, ports and airports."Every federal dollar should be leveraged by partnering with state and local governments and — where appropriate — tapping into private sector investment to permanently fix the infrastructure deficit," President Trump said at last month's State of the Union address.President Trump has repeatedly blamed the "crumbling" state of the nation's roads and highways for preventing the American economy from reaching its full potential.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday will unveil his long-awaited infrastructure plan, a $1.5 billion proposal that fulfills a number of campaign goals, but relies heavily on state and local governments to produce much of the funding.The administration's plan is centered on using $200 billion in federal money to leverage local and state tax dollars to fix America's infrastructure, such as roads, highways, ports and airports."Every federal dollar should be leveraged by partnering with state and local governments and — where appropriate — tapping into private sector investment to permanently fix the infrastructure deficit," President Trump said at last month's State of the Union address.President Trump has repeatedly blamed the "crumbling" state of the nation's roads and highways for preventing the American economy from reaching its full potential.
White House grappling with fallout from senior aide Rob Porter's resignation
WASHINGTON — Reeling from the downfall of a senior aide, the White House was on the defensive Sunday, attempting to soften President Donald Trump's comments about the mistreatment of women while rallying around the embattled chief of staff.Several senior aides fanned out on the morning talk shows to explain how the White House handled the departure of staff secretary Rob Porter, a rising West Wing star who exited after two ex-wives came forward with allegations of spousal abuse.
WASHINGTON — Reeling from the downfall of a senior aide, the White House was on the defensive Sunday, attempting to soften President Donald Trump's comments about the mistreatment of women while rallying around the embattled chief of staff.Several senior aides fanned out on the morning talk shows to explain how the White House handled the departure of staff secretary Rob Porter, a rising West Wing star who exited after two ex-wives came forward with allegations of spousal abuse.
Pres. Trump support vital as Congress tackles immigration issue
WASHINGTON — The Senate will open up a rare, open-ended debate on immigration and the fate of the "Dreamer" immigrants on Monday.
WASHINGTON — The Senate will open up a rare, open-ended debate on immigration and the fate of the "Dreamer" immigrants on Monday.
On drug costs, modest steps follow President Trump's big promises
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump makes big promises to reduce prescription drug costs, but his administration is gravitating to relatively modest steps such as letting Medicare patients share in manufacturer rebates.Those ideas would represent tangible change and they have a realistic chance of being enacted.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump makes big promises to reduce prescription drug costs, but his administration is gravitating to relatively modest steps such as letting Medicare patients share in manufacturer rebates.Those ideas would represent tangible change and they have a realistic chance of being enacted.
Pres. Trump accuses Democrats of playing politics with memo
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday accused the Democrats of playing politics with classified information, asserting that their memo countering GOP allegations about the conduct of the FBI's Russia probe was a trap meant to "blame the White House for lack of transparency."Citing national security concerns, the White House notified the House Intelligence Committee on Friday that the president was "unable" to declassify the Democratic memo.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday accused the Democrats of playing politics with classified information, asserting that their memo countering GOP allegations about the conduct of the FBI's Russia probe was a trap meant to "blame the White House for lack of transparency."Citing national security concerns, the White House notified the House Intelligence Committee on Friday that the president was "unable" to declassify the Democratic memo.
White House names replacement for ex-aide Rob Porter
WASHINGTON -- The White House has announced who will replace former staff secretary Rob Porter, who resigned this week amid domestic abuse allegations.Former deputy staff secretary Derek Lyons has been promoted to acting staff secretary.
WASHINGTON -- The White House has announced who will replace former staff secretary Rob Porter, who resigned this week amid domestic abuse allegations.Former deputy staff secretary Derek Lyons has been promoted to acting staff secretary.
President Trump wishes Rob Porter well after resignation
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he hopes an aide who resigned this week in the wake of domestic abuse allegations has "a great career ahead of him."President Trump tells reporters at a surprise appearance Friday that former White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter did "a very good job while he was in the White House" and adds: "We wish him well."Porter has been accused of domestic abuse by two ex-wives and a former girlfriend.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he hopes an aide who resigned this week in the wake of domestic abuse allegations has "a great career ahead of him."President Trump tells reporters at a surprise appearance Friday that former White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter did "a very good job while he was in the White House" and adds: "We wish him well."Porter has been accused of domestic abuse by two ex-wives and a former girlfriend.
President Trump signs budget deal; "Our Military will now be stronger than ever before"
President Donald Trump has signed the budget deal.President Trump tweets, "Just signed Bill.
President Donald Trump has signed the budget deal.President Trump tweets, "Just signed Bill.
Senate celebrates budget deal -- but shutdown still possible
WASHINGTON — Senate leaders brokered a long-elusive budget agreement Wednesday that would shower the Pentagon and domestic programs with an extra $300 billion over the next two years.
WASHINGTON — Senate leaders brokered a long-elusive budget agreement Wednesday that would shower the Pentagon and domestic programs with an extra $300 billion over the next two years.
White House aide resigns after allegations of spousal abuse
WASHINGTON — One of President Donald Trump's top White House aides resigned Wednesday following allegations of domestic abuse leveled against him by his two ex-wives.Staff secretary Rob Porter said in a written statement that allegations that became public this week are "outrageous" and "simply false." Porter said photos published of his former spouses were taken nearly 15 years ago and do not tell the complete story.
WASHINGTON — One of President Donald Trump's top White House aides resigned Wednesday following allegations of domestic abuse leveled against him by his two ex-wives.Staff secretary Rob Porter said in a written statement that allegations that became public this week are "outrageous" and "simply false." Porter said photos published of his former spouses were taken nearly 15 years ago and do not tell the complete story.
Pentagon says Pres. Trump ordered Washington military parade
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has asked the Pentagon to plan a grand parade of the U.S. armed forces in Washington this year to celebrate military strength, officials said Tuesday.The Washington Post, which was first to report the plan, said President Trump wants an elaborate parade this year with soldiers marching and tanks rolling, but no date has been selected.White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed the request Tuesday evening.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has asked the Pentagon to plan a grand parade of the U.S. armed forces in Washington this year to celebrate military strength, officials said Tuesday.The Washington Post, which was first to report the plan, said President Trump wants an elaborate parade this year with soldiers marching and tanks rolling, but no date has been selected.White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed the request Tuesday evening.
Pres. Trump's chief of staff: Some immigrants 'too afraid, lazy' to sign up for DACA
WASHINGTON — Some immigrants may have been "too afraid" or "too lazy" to sign up for the Obama-era program that offers protection from deportation, White House chief of staff John Kelly said Tuesday as he defended President Donald Trump's proposal on the divisive issue.Kelly discounted the possibility that President Trump would announce a temporary extension of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program beyond March 5, when its protections could expire.
WASHINGTON — Some immigrants may have been "too afraid" or "too lazy" to sign up for the Obama-era program that offers protection from deportation, White House chief of staff John Kelly said Tuesday as he defended President Donald Trump's proposal on the divisive issue.Kelly discounted the possibility that President Trump would announce a temporary extension of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program beyond March 5, when its protections could expire.
Bipartisan immigration bill surfaces, Pres. Trump knocks it down
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan immigration proposal surfaced Monday in the Senate, only to be quickly knocked down by President Donald Trump via Twitter.
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan immigration proposal surfaced Monday in the Senate, only to be quickly knocked down by President Donald Trump via Twitter.
President Trump, first lady head to Ohio for rare joint policy trip
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are heading to Ohio, where the president will point to the benefits of the tax law and the first lady will talk about the administration's response to the opioid epidemic.It's a rare joint domestic policy trip for the first couple.The president is expected to point to the benefits of the new tax law for small businesses.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are heading to Ohio, where the president will point to the benefits of the tax law and the first lady will talk about the administration's response to the opioid epidemic.It's a rare joint domestic policy trip for the first couple.The president is expected to point to the benefits of the new tax law for small businesses.
Democratic, GOP lawmakers: Memo doesn't clear Pres. Trump in Russia probe
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was wrong to assert that a GOP-produced classified memo on FBI surveillance powers cleared him in the Russia investigation, Democratic and Republican lawmakers said Sunday.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was wrong to assert that a GOP-produced classified memo on FBI surveillance powers cleared him in the Russia investigation, Democratic and Republican lawmakers said Sunday.
Pres. Trump's Super Bowl message: Service members make Super Bowl Sunday possible
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump expressed appreciation for U.S. service members on Super Bowl Sunday, saying their bravery and sacrifice help make occasions like the year's most-watched football game possible and renewing his criticism of NFL players who kneel during the national anthem."Though many of our Nation's service members are unable to be home with family and friends to enjoy this evening's American tradition, they are always in our thoughts and prayers," President Trump said in a statement about the game shortly before the matchup between the defending New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles got underway."We owe these heroes the greatest respect for defending our liberty and our American way of life.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump expressed appreciation for U.S. service members on Super Bowl Sunday, saying their bravery and sacrifice help make occasions like the year's most-watched football game possible and renewing his criticism of NFL players who kneel during the national anthem."Though many of our Nation's service members are unable to be home with family and friends to enjoy this evening's American tradition, they are always in our thoughts and prayers," President Trump said in a statement about the game shortly before the matchup between the defending New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles got underway."We owe these heroes the greatest respect for defending our liberty and our American way of life.
President Trump claims memo 'totally vindicates' him in Russia probe
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed complete vindication from a congressional memo that alleges the FBI abused its surveillance powers during the investigation into his campaign's possible Russia ties.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed complete vindication from a congressional memo that alleges the FBI abused its surveillance powers during the investigation into his campaign's possible Russia ties.
White House declassifies partisan, bitterly disputed memo on Russia probe
WASHINGTON -- The White House on Friday declassified a partisan and bitterly disputed memo on the Russia investigation, clearing the way for House Republicans to release allegations of what they say is FBI misconduct.The move came over the fierce objections of the FBI and Justice Department, which have said the document prepared by Republicans on the House intelligence committee is inaccurate and missing critical context.The four-page memo alleges that the FBI abused U.S. government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference.
WASHINGTON -- The White House on Friday declassified a partisan and bitterly disputed memo on the Russia investigation, clearing the way for House Republicans to release allegations of what they say is FBI misconduct.The move came over the fierce objections of the FBI and Justice Department, which have said the document prepared by Republicans on the House intelligence committee is inaccurate and missing critical context.The four-page memo alleges that the FBI abused U.S. government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference.