President Trump will clear way for publication of classified memo on Russia investigation
WASHINGTON — Over the strong objections of his own Justice Department, President Donald Trump will clear the way for the publication of a classified memo on the Russia investigation that Republicans say shows improper use of surveillance by the FBI, White House officials said Thursday.The memo, prepared by Republicans on the House intelligence committee, is said to allege FBI misconduct in its investigation of potential ties between Russia and President Trump's 2016 campaign.
WASHINGTON — Over the strong objections of his own Justice Department, President Donald Trump will clear the way for the publication of a classified memo on the Russia investigation that Republicans say shows improper use of surveillance by the FBI, White House officials said Thursday.The memo, prepared by Republicans on the House intelligence committee, is said to allege FBI misconduct in its investigation of potential ties between Russia and President Trump's 2016 campaign.
President Trump's SOTU proposals: Will he find support to make it all happen?
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump's State of the Union address included some ambitious proposals.
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump's State of the Union address included some ambitious proposals.
President Trump reaches 45.6 million viewers with State of the Union address
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump reached an audience of 45.6 million people for his first State of the Union address, not enough to give him bragging rights over his predecessor.The Nielsen company said former President Barack Obama drew 48 million people for his first State of the Union in 2010.Trump's audience was down from the 47.7 million people who watched his address to the joint session of Congress last February.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump reached an audience of 45.6 million people for his first State of the Union address, not enough to give him bragging rights over his predecessor.The Nielsen company said former President Barack Obama drew 48 million people for his first State of the Union in 2010.Trump's audience was down from the 47.7 million people who watched his address to the joint session of Congress last February.
Watch: Pres. Trump warns of immigration dangers in 1st State of the Union address
WASHINGTON — Addressing a deeply divided nation, President Donald Trump called for a "new American moment" of unity Tuesday night and challenged lawmakers to make good on long-standing promises to fix a dangerously fractured immigration system, warning of evil outside forces seeking to undermine the nation's way of life.President Trump's State of the Union address blended self-congratulation and calls for optimism amid a growing economy with dark warnings about deadly gangs, the scourge of drugs and violent immigrants living in the United States illegally.
WASHINGTON — Addressing a deeply divided nation, President Donald Trump called for a "new American moment" of unity Tuesday night and challenged lawmakers to make good on long-standing promises to fix a dangerously fractured immigration system, warning of evil outside forces seeking to undermine the nation's way of life.President Trump's State of the Union address blended self-congratulation and calls for optimism amid a growing economy with dark warnings about deadly gangs, the scourge of drugs and violent immigrants living in the United States illegally.
Read excerpts from President Donald Trump's State of the Union address
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump will deliver his maiden State of the Union address on Tuesday with both a resurgent economy and a sagging approval rating as his backdrop.President Trump will use his remarks to argue for bipartisan cooperation while trumpeting the roaring stock market and low unemployment, aides have said.
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump will deliver his maiden State of the Union address on Tuesday with both a resurgent economy and a sagging approval rating as his backdrop.President Trump will use his remarks to argue for bipartisan cooperation while trumpeting the roaring stock market and low unemployment, aides have said.
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe leaving post ahead of planned retirement
WASHINGTON -- FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a target of frequent and aggressive criticism by President Donald Trump, abruptly stepped down from his position Monday ahead of his planned retirement this spring.A 22-year veteran of the FBI, McCabe has been publicly and repeatedly lambasted over the past year by President Trump, who has accused him of bias because of his wife's political connections and an FBI investigation that produced no criminal charges against Hillary Clinton.McCabe, who has held a number of FBI leadership roles and been heavily involved in investigations into major crimes including the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, becomes eligible for retirement in a matter of weeks.
WASHINGTON -- FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a target of frequent and aggressive criticism by President Donald Trump, abruptly stepped down from his position Monday ahead of his planned retirement this spring.A 22-year veteran of the FBI, McCabe has been publicly and repeatedly lambasted over the past year by President Trump, who has accused him of bias because of his wife's political connections and an FBI investigation that produced no criminal charges against Hillary Clinton.McCabe, who has held a number of FBI leadership roles and been heavily involved in investigations into major crimes including the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, becomes eligible for retirement in a matter of weeks.
Pres. Trump's State of the Union guests include welder, parents of gang victims
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's guests for his State of the Union speech include an Ohio welder who has benefited from his tax overhaul and the parents of two Long Island teenagers who were believed to be killed by MS-13 gang members.White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says his other guests for Tuesday's address will be Americans who have battled wildfires in California and flooding in Texas, as well as a soldier who re-enlisted to fight against the Islamic State group after losing his legs and going blind from a roadside bomb.The guests will be seated in the box of first lady Melania Trump.The president's address to Congress last year took an emotional turn when he introduced the widow of a Navy SEAL killed in a raid in Yemen.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's guests for his State of the Union speech include an Ohio welder who has benefited from his tax overhaul and the parents of two Long Island teenagers who were believed to be killed by MS-13 gang members.White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says his other guests for Tuesday's address will be Americans who have battled wildfires in California and flooding in Texas, as well as a soldier who re-enlisted to fight against the Islamic State group after losing his legs and going blind from a roadside bomb.The guests will be seated in the box of first lady Melania Trump.The president's address to Congress last year took an emotional turn when he introduced the widow of a Navy SEAL killed in a raid in Yemen.
Alex Azar sworn in as secretary of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON — Alex Azar has been sworn in as President Donald Trump's second health secretary.The former drug company executive and official in George W.
WASHINGTON — Alex Azar has been sworn in as President Donald Trump's second health secretary.The former drug company executive and official in George W.
'Building a safe, strong and proud America:' Amid turmoil, Pres. Trump seeks reset with State of the Union
WASHINGTON — Beset by poor poll numbers and the grind of the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump will look to reset his term with his first State of the Union address, arguing that his tax cut and economic policies will benefit all Americans.The theme of his Tuesday night address to Congress and the country is "Building a safe, strong and proud America," and the president is looking to showcase accomplishments of his first year while setting the tone for the second.Aides say the president plans to set aside his more combative tone for one of compromise, and to make an appeal beyond his base.President Trump often engages in hyperpartisan politics, and his tax overhaul has been criticized for disproportionately favoring the wealthy.
WASHINGTON — Beset by poor poll numbers and the grind of the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump will look to reset his term with his first State of the Union address, arguing that his tax cut and economic policies will benefit all Americans.The theme of his Tuesday night address to Congress and the country is "Building a safe, strong and proud America," and the president is looking to showcase accomplishments of his first year while setting the tone for the second.Aides say the president plans to set aside his more combative tone for one of compromise, and to make an appeal beyond his base.President Trump often engages in hyperpartisan politics, and his tax overhaul has been criticized for disproportionately favoring the wealthy.
'Fake news, folks:' Pres. Trump denies New York Times report that he ordered Robert Mueller fired
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump demanded the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller last June but backed down after White House lawyer Don McGahn threatened to resign, according to a New York Times report that President Trump quickly dismissed Friday as "fake news."The newspaper reported that President Trump demanded Mueller's firing just weeks after the special counsel was first appointed by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.President Trump pushed back against the report, without addressing the specific allegation, as he arrived Friday at the site of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland."Fake news, folks.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump demanded the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller last June but backed down after White House lawyer Don McGahn threatened to resign, according to a New York Times report that President Trump quickly dismissed Friday as "fake news."The newspaper reported that President Trump demanded Mueller's firing just weeks after the special counsel was first appointed by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.President Trump pushed back against the report, without addressing the specific allegation, as he arrived Friday at the site of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland."Fake news, folks.
Pres. Trump's immigration proposal draws criticism from top Senate Dem; AG Sessions discusses priorities in Virginia
WASHINGTON — The Senate's top Democrat dismissed President Donald Trump's immigration proposal as a "wish list" for hard-liners on Friday as the plan drew harsh reviews from Democrats and some conservatives.Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., expressed satisfaction that President Trump had provided some clarity to his immigration goals, which have befuddled members of both parties and hindered progress in Congress.
WASHINGTON — The Senate's top Democrat dismissed President Donald Trump's immigration proposal as a "wish list" for hard-liners on Friday as the plan drew harsh reviews from Democrats and some conservatives.Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., expressed satisfaction that President Trump had provided some clarity to his immigration goals, which have befuddled members of both parties and hindered progress in Congress.
President Trump declares America open for business under his tenure
DAVOS, Switzerland — Declaring that America is open for business under his leadership, President Donald Trump told a wary gathering of political and business elites on Friday that the economic growth taking place in the U.S. under to his "America first" agenda also benefits the rest of the world.President Trump told the World Economic Forum in Davos, an incongruous location for a nationalist president, that American prosperity has created countless jobs around the world, but stressed that his priority would always remain on protecting interests within his nation's own borders."As president of the United States, I will always put America first just as the leaders of other countries should put their countries first," said President Trump.But the president tried to strike a balance, tempering his nationalist agenda with reassurances to the globalist and cooperation-minded audience that his protectionist vision "does not mean America alone.""When the United States grows, so does the world," President Trump said. "American prosperity has created countless jobs around the globe and the drive for excellence, creativity and innovation in the United States has led to important discoveries that help people everywhere live more prosperous and healthier lives."When President Trump took the stage, he received modest applause but some people kept their hands at their sides.
DAVOS, Switzerland — Declaring that America is open for business under his leadership, President Donald Trump told a wary gathering of political and business elites on Friday that the economic growth taking place in the U.S. under to his "America first" agenda also benefits the rest of the world.President Trump told the World Economic Forum in Davos, an incongruous location for a nationalist president, that American prosperity has created countless jobs around the world, but stressed that his priority would always remain on protecting interests within his nation's own borders."As president of the United States, I will always put America first just as the leaders of other countries should put their countries first," said President Trump.But the president tried to strike a balance, tempering his nationalist agenda with reassurances to the globalist and cooperation-minded audience that his protectionist vision "does not mean America alone.""When the United States grows, so does the world," President Trump said. "American prosperity has created countless jobs around the globe and the drive for excellence, creativity and innovation in the United States has led to important discoveries that help people everywhere live more prosperous and healthier lives."When President Trump took the stage, he received modest applause but some people kept their hands at their sides.
Pres. Trump proposes path to citizenship for 1.8M Dreamers 'over a period of 10 to 12 years'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is proposing a plan that provides a path to citizenship for 1.8 million of the so-called "Dreamer" immigrants, tighter restrictions on legal immigration and $25 billion in border security, the White House said, putting forward an outline likely to find resistance from some of President Trump's conservative allies.Senior White House officials offered a preview of President Trump's immigration framework Thursday, casting it as a compromise that could pass the Senate.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is proposing a plan that provides a path to citizenship for 1.8 million of the so-called "Dreamer" immigrants, tighter restrictions on legal immigration and $25 billion in border security, the White House said, putting forward an outline likely to find resistance from some of President Trump's conservative allies.Senior White House officials offered a preview of President Trump's immigration framework Thursday, casting it as a compromise that could pass the Senate.
Pres. Trump says he's 'looking forward' to being questioned under oath in Russia probe
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared he's "looking forward" to being questioned — under oath — in the special counsel's probe of Russian election interference and President Trump's possible obstruction in the firing of the FBI director.President Trump said he would be willing to answer questions under oath in the interview, which special counsel Robert Mueller has been seeking but which White House officials had not previously confirmed the president would grant."I'm looking forward to it, actually," President Trump said late Wednesday when asked by reporters at the White House.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared he's "looking forward" to being questioned — under oath — in the special counsel's probe of Russian election interference and President Trump's possible obstruction in the firing of the FBI director.President Trump said he would be willing to answer questions under oath in the interview, which special counsel Robert Mueller has been seeking but which White House officials had not previously confirmed the president would grant."I'm looking forward to it, actually," President Trump said late Wednesday when asked by reporters at the White House.
Pres. Trump open to letting Dreamers 'morph into' citizens
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's open to an immigration plan that would provide a pathway to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of young people who were brought to the country as children and are now here illegally."We're going to morph into it," President Trump told reporters. "It's going to happen, at some point in the future, over a period of 10 to 12 years."President Trump's pronouncements came as the White House announced it would be unveiling a legislative framework on immigration next week that it hopes can pass both the House and the Senate.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's open to an immigration plan that would provide a pathway to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of young people who were brought to the country as children and are now here illegally."We're going to morph into it," President Trump told reporters. "It's going to happen, at some point in the future, over a period of 10 to 12 years."President Trump's pronouncements came as the White House announced it would be unveiling a legislative framework on immigration next week that it hopes can pass both the House and the Senate.
Pres. Trump aides questioned in Russia probe, Pres. Trump himself may be up soon
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Jeff Sessions was questioned for hours in the special counsel's Russia investigation, the Justice Department said, as prosecutors moved closer to a possible interview with President Donald Trump about whether he took steps to obstruct an FBI probe into contacts between Russia and his 2016 campaign.The interview with Sessions last week makes him the highest-ranking Trump administration official, and first Cabinet member, known to have submitted to questioning.
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Jeff Sessions was questioned for hours in the special counsel's Russia investigation, the Justice Department said, as prosecutors moved closer to a possible interview with President Donald Trump about whether he took steps to obstruct an FBI probe into contacts between Russia and his 2016 campaign.The interview with Sessions last week makes him the highest-ranking Trump administration official, and first Cabinet member, known to have submitted to questioning.
Chuck Schumer pulls back offer of $25B for Pres. Trump's border wall in new immigration push
WASHINGTON — Top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer on Tuesday pulled back an offer of $25 billion for President Donald Trump's long-promised southern border wall, as lawmakers scrambled to figure out how to push a deal to protect 700,000 or more so-called Dreamer immigrants from deportation.Schumer had made the offer last Friday in a last-ditch effort to head off a government shutdown, then came scalding criticism from his party's liberal activist base that Democrats had given up too easily in reopening the government without more concrete promises on immigration."We're going to have to start on a new basis, and the wall offer's off the table," Schumer, D-N.Y., told reporters Tuesday.The shutdown battle — settled mostly on President Trump's terms — complicated the already difficult search for an immigration pact: GOP hard-liners appeared emboldened, while Democrats absorbed withering criticism from progressives.
WASHINGTON — Top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer on Tuesday pulled back an offer of $25 billion for President Donald Trump's long-promised southern border wall, as lawmakers scrambled to figure out how to push a deal to protect 700,000 or more so-called Dreamer immigrants from deportation.Schumer had made the offer last Friday in a last-ditch effort to head off a government shutdown, then came scalding criticism from his party's liberal activist base that Democrats had given up too easily in reopening the government without more concrete promises on immigration."We're going to have to start on a new basis, and the wall offer's off the table," Schumer, D-N.Y., told reporters Tuesday.The shutdown battle — settled mostly on President Trump's terms — complicated the already difficult search for an immigration pact: GOP hard-liners appeared emboldened, while Democrats absorbed withering criticism from progressives.
Pres. Donald Trump calls government shutdown 'a present' from Democrats
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is blaming Democrats for the government shutdown — tweeting that they wanted to give him "a nice present" to mark the one-year anniversary of his inauguration.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is blaming Democrats for the government shutdown — tweeting that they wanted to give him "a nice present" to mark the one-year anniversary of his inauguration.
House votes to avert federal shutdown, Senate chances dim
WASHINGTON — A divided House voted Thursday to prevent a government shutdown after an eleventh-hour deal brought conservatives aboard.
WASHINGTON — A divided House voted Thursday to prevent a government shutdown after an eleventh-hour deal brought conservatives aboard.