Pres. Trump visits wounded service members at hospital
BETHESDA, Maryland -- President Donald Trump has paid a holiday visit to wounded service members at Walter Reed National Medical Center, hailing them as "some of the bravest people anywhere in the world."During his visit Thursday, the president awarded the Purple Heart to 1st Lt.
BETHESDA, Maryland -- President Donald Trump has paid a holiday visit to wounded service members at Walter Reed National Medical Center, hailing them as "some of the bravest people anywhere in the world."During his visit Thursday, the president awarded the Purple Heart to 1st Lt.
UN denounces US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Thursday to denounce President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, largely ignoring President Trump's threats to cut off aid to any country that went against him.The nonbinding resolution declaring U.S. action on Jerusalem "null and void" was approved 128-9 — a victory for the Palestinians, but not as big as they predicted.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Thursday to denounce President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, largely ignoring President Trump's threats to cut off aid to any country that went against him.The nonbinding resolution declaring U.S. action on Jerusalem "null and void" was approved 128-9 — a victory for the Palestinians, but not as big as they predicted.
US envoy says President Trump will take vote on Jerusalem 'personally'
UNITED NATIONS — U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley threatened U.N. member states with possible retaliation if they support a resolution criticizing Washington's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, saying President Donald Trump takes Thursday's vote "personally" — and the U.S. "will be taking names."Haley's warning letter to most of the 193 U.N. member states and threatening tweet on Wednesday drew sharp criticism from the Palestinian and Turkish foreign ministers who are flying to New York for the General Assembly vote.
UNITED NATIONS — U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley threatened U.N. member states with possible retaliation if they support a resolution criticizing Washington's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, saying President Donald Trump takes Thursday's vote "personally" — and the U.S. "will be taking names."Haley's warning letter to most of the 193 U.N. member states and threatening tweet on Wednesday drew sharp criticism from the Palestinian and Turkish foreign ministers who are flying to New York for the General Assembly vote.
Pres. Trump makes debut in Hall of Presidents at Disney World
ORLANDO, Fla. -- An animatronic figure of President Donald Trump has joined Disney's Hall of Presidents in Florida.The Orlando Sentinel reports that a robotic facsimile of the 45th president of the United States stood front and slightly off-center Monday for the soft reopening of the long-running Walt Disney World attraction.The President Trump figure moves his head during the traditional roll call of leaders, motions with his arms and gives a brief speech.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- An animatronic figure of President Donald Trump has joined Disney's Hall of Presidents in Florida.The Orlando Sentinel reports that a robotic facsimile of the 45th president of the United States stood front and slightly off-center Monday for the soft reopening of the long-running Walt Disney World attraction.The President Trump figure moves his head during the traditional roll call of leaders, motions with his arms and gives a brief speech.
Giddy Republicans celebrate major tax victory ahead of vote
WASHINGTON — Giddy Republicans took a victory lap on Tuesday hours before their big vote on the most sweeping overhaul of the nation's tax laws in more than three decades.
WASHINGTON — Giddy Republicans took a victory lap on Tuesday hours before their big vote on the most sweeping overhaul of the nation's tax laws in more than three decades.
President Trump unveils details of 'America First' security strategy
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared a new national security strategy on Monday, stressing the "America first" message of his 2016 campaign and faulting previous U.S. leaders for failing to measure up to it and look out for the nation's citizens."Our leaders engaged in nation building abroad while they failed to build up and replenish our nation at home," he said, pointing to the economy's strong performance and predicting even better under his policies.His security strategy envisions nations in constant competition, reverses Obama-era warnings on climate change and affirms that the United States will unilaterally defend its sovereignty, even if that means risking existing the agreements with other countries that have dominated the United States' foreign policy since the Cold War.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared a new national security strategy on Monday, stressing the "America first" message of his 2016 campaign and faulting previous U.S. leaders for failing to measure up to it and look out for the nation's citizens."Our leaders engaged in nation building abroad while they failed to build up and replenish our nation at home," he said, pointing to the economy's strong performance and predicting even better under his policies.His security strategy envisions nations in constant competition, reverses Obama-era warnings on climate change and affirms that the United States will unilaterally defend its sovereignty, even if that means risking existing the agreements with other countries that have dominated the United States' foreign policy since the Cold War.
LeBron wears 1 black shoe, 1 white shoe, speaks about President Trump
WASHINGTON — LeBron James made a statement during an NBA game with his shoes — one black, one white, with the word "equality" in capital gold letters on the back of each.Then, after the game, James made a statement about President Donald Trump, saying: "This is a beautiful country and we're never going to let one person dictate how beautiful and how powerful we are."The four-time NBA MVP was asked about his choice of footwear for the first half of his Cleveland Cavaliers' 106-99 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night at an arena about a mile from the White House."Obviously, we know where we are right now," James began. "And we know who's at the helm here."He continued, speaking about the importance of "having equal rights and being able to stand for something and speak for something and keeping the conversation going."James then referred to his past discussions of Trump, saying: "Obviously, I've been ...
WASHINGTON — LeBron James made a statement during an NBA game with his shoes — one black, one white, with the word "equality" in capital gold letters on the back of each.Then, after the game, James made a statement about President Donald Trump, saying: "This is a beautiful country and we're never going to let one person dictate how beautiful and how powerful we are."The four-time NBA MVP was asked about his choice of footwear for the first half of his Cleveland Cavaliers' 106-99 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night at an arena about a mile from the White House."Obviously, we know where we are right now," James began. "And we know who's at the helm here."He continued, speaking about the importance of "having equal rights and being able to stand for something and speak for something and keeping the conversation going."James then referred to his past discussions of Trump, saying: "Obviously, I've been ...
Putin thanks Pres. Trump for CIA tip he says stopped bomb plot: "Information proved sufficient"
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin telephoned U.S. President Donald Trump Sunday to thank him for a CIA tip that helped thwart a series of bombings in St.
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin telephoned U.S. President Donald Trump Sunday to thank him for a CIA tip that helped thwart a series of bombings in St.
Pres. Trump says he doesn't plan to fire special counsel Robert Mueller
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is not considering firing special counsel Robert Mueller even as his administration was again forced to grapple with the growing Russia probe that has shadowed the White House for much of his initial year in office.President Trump returned to the White House from Camp David and was asked if he was considering triggering the process to dismiss Mueller, who is investigating whether the president's Republican campaign coordinated with Russian officials during last year's election.The president answered: "No, I'm not."But he did add to the growing conservative criticism of Mueller's move to gain access to thousands of emails sent and received by President Trump officials before the start of his administration, yielding attacks from transition lawyers and renewing chatter that President Trump may act to end the investigation."It's not looking good.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is not considering firing special counsel Robert Mueller even as his administration was again forced to grapple with the growing Russia probe that has shadowed the White House for much of his initial year in office.President Trump returned to the White House from Camp David and was asked if he was considering triggering the process to dismiss Mueller, who is investigating whether the president's Republican campaign coordinated with Russian officials during last year's election.The president answered: "No, I'm not."But he did add to the growing conservative criticism of Mueller's move to gain access to thousands of emails sent and received by President Trump officials before the start of his administration, yielding attacks from transition lawyers and renewing chatter that President Trump may act to end the investigation."It's not looking good.
Special counsel obtains thousands of President Trump's transition emails
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian contacts with President Donald Trump's campaign has gained access to thousands of emails sent and received by President Trump officials before the start of his administration, according to several people familiar with President Trump's transition organization.But the investigators did not directly request the records from President Trump's still-existing transition group, Trump for America, and instead obtained them from a separate federal agency that stored the material, according to those familiar with the Trump transition organization.A transition attorney sent letters Saturday to two congressional committees saying the General Services Administration had improperly provided the transition records to Mueller's investigators.
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian contacts with President Donald Trump's campaign has gained access to thousands of emails sent and received by President Trump officials before the start of his administration, according to several people familiar with President Trump's transition organization.But the investigators did not directly request the records from President Trump's still-existing transition group, Trump for America, and instead obtained them from a separate federal agency that stored the material, according to those familiar with the Trump transition organization.A transition attorney sent letters Saturday to two congressional committees saying the General Services Administration had improperly provided the transition records to Mueller's investigators.
President Trump defends tax cuts as good for middle class
President Donald Trump is defending the Republicans' tax cut plan, pushing back against criticism that it will benefit the wealthy more than the middle class.Speaking to reporters at the White House Saturday before leaving for Camp David, President Trump said the middle class will benefit because the tax cut will draw companies back from overseas, creating jobs.The GOP plans to muscle the bill through Congress next week.President Trump touted the nation's economy, predicting that it would "start to rock" once the bill is passed.President Trump also predicted that economic growth could go from the current 3 percent to "4, 5 and maybe even 6 percent ultimately."Many economists doubt that even a sustained 4 percent growth rate is achievable.
President Donald Trump is defending the Republicans' tax cut plan, pushing back against criticism that it will benefit the wealthy more than the middle class.Speaking to reporters at the White House Saturday before leaving for Camp David, President Trump said the middle class will benefit because the tax cut will draw companies back from overseas, creating jobs.The GOP plans to muscle the bill through Congress next week.President Trump touted the nation's economy, predicting that it would "start to rock" once the bill is passed.President Trump also predicted that economic growth could go from the current 3 percent to "4, 5 and maybe even 6 percent ultimately."Many economists doubt that even a sustained 4 percent growth rate is achievable.
GOP says it's got a deal on taxes; cuts coming for next year
WASHINGTON — Confident congressional Republicans forged an agreement Wednesday on a major overhaul of the nation's tax laws that would provide generous tax cuts for corporations and the wealthiest Americans — President Donald Trump among them — and deliver the first major legislative accomplishment to the GOP president.Middle- and low-income families would get smaller tax cuts, though President Trump and GOP leaders have billed the package as a huge benefit for the middle class.
WASHINGTON — Confident congressional Republicans forged an agreement Wednesday on a major overhaul of the nation's tax laws that would provide generous tax cuts for corporations and the wealthiest Americans — President Donald Trump among them — and deliver the first major legislative accomplishment to the GOP president.Middle- and low-income families would get smaller tax cuts, though President Trump and GOP leaders have billed the package as a huge benefit for the middle class.
Pres. Trump says Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand 'would do anything' for cash
WASHINGTON — Pushing into the sexual harassment debate, President Donald Trump laced into Sen.
WASHINGTON — Pushing into the sexual harassment debate, President Donald Trump laced into Sen.
President Trump signs $700 billion military budget into law
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed into law a sweeping defense policy bill that authorizes a $700 billion budget for the military, including additional spending on missile defense programs to counter North Korea's growing nuclear weapons threat.But there's a catch.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed into law a sweeping defense policy bill that authorizes a $700 billion budget for the military, including additional spending on missile defense programs to counter North Korea's growing nuclear weapons threat.But there's a catch.
President Trump pays tribute to civil rights heroes amid protests
JACKSON, Miss. — President Donald Trump paid tribute Saturday to the leaders and foot soldiers of the civil rights movement whose sacrifices help make the United States a fairer and more just country, though protests surrounding his visit to Mississippi laid bare the stark divisions among Americans about his commitment to that legacy.As President Trump gazed at an exhibit on Freedom Riders at the new Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, demonstrators near the site held up signs that said "Make America Civil Again" and "Lock Him Up." Some shouted "No Trump, no hate, no KKK in the USA."President Trump spent about 30 minutes at the museums, gave a 10-minute speech to select guests inside and then flew back to his Florida estate, skipping the public schedule of the dedication ceremony held outside on a chilly day.
JACKSON, Miss. — President Donald Trump paid tribute Saturday to the leaders and foot soldiers of the civil rights movement whose sacrifices help make the United States a fairer and more just country, though protests surrounding his visit to Mississippi laid bare the stark divisions among Americans about his commitment to that legacy.As President Trump gazed at an exhibit on Freedom Riders at the new Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, demonstrators near the site held up signs that said "Make America Civil Again" and "Lock Him Up." Some shouted "No Trump, no hate, no KKK in the USA."President Trump spent about 30 minutes at the museums, gave a 10-minute speech to select guests inside and then flew back to his Florida estate, skipping the public schedule of the dedication ceremony held outside on a chilly day.
Pres. Trump says US 'cannot afford' Roy Moore loss in Alabama
PENSACOLA, Florida — President Donald Trump on Friday urged voters to elect a Republican Senate candidate in Alabama who has been dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct, warning that America "cannot afford" to have a Democrat win the hard-fought campaign instead.President Trump gave a boost to the campaign of GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore during a raucous campaign rally in the Florida panhandle, near the state line with Alabama."Get out and vote for Roy Moore.
PENSACOLA, Florida — President Donald Trump on Friday urged voters to elect a Republican Senate candidate in Alabama who has been dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct, warning that America "cannot afford" to have a Democrat win the hard-fought campaign instead.President Trump gave a boost to the campaign of GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore during a raucous campaign rally in the Florida panhandle, near the state line with Alabama."Get out and vote for Roy Moore.
President Trump says fines for Wells Fargo will not be dropped
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump weighed in on an investigation into scandal-plagued Wells Fargo, tweeting Friday that fines and penalties against the bank would not be dropped, and may actually be "substantially increased."President Trump's statement comes a day after Reuters reported that Mick Mulvaney, the president's budget director and now acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, was weighing whether the bank should have to pay tens of millions in fines already levied against it for mortgage lending abuses.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump weighed in on an investigation into scandal-plagued Wells Fargo, tweeting Friday that fines and penalties against the bank would not be dropped, and may actually be "substantially increased."President Trump's statement comes a day after Reuters reported that Mick Mulvaney, the president's budget director and now acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, was weighing whether the bank should have to pay tens of millions in fines already levied against it for mortgage lending abuses.
President Trump signs 2-week spending bill to avoid shutdown
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signed a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown and keep the federal government running through Dec. 22.The president signed the two-week spending bill at the White House after the House and Senate acted to prevent a government shutdown this weekend.The White House and congressional leaders are negotiating a longer-term agreement.The measure funds government agencies from the Defense Department to the IRS.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signed a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown and keep the federal government running through Dec. 22.The president signed the two-week spending bill at the White House after the House and Senate acted to prevent a government shutdown this weekend.The White House and congressional leaders are negotiating a longer-term agreement.The measure funds government agencies from the Defense Department to the IRS.
Gov. Walker support's Pres. Trump's declaring Jerusalem as capital
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
Pres. Trump declares Jerusalem Israeli capital, smashing US policy
WASHINGTON — Defying dire, worldwide warnings, President Donald Trump on Wednesday broke with decades of U.S. and international policy and formally recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital.Despite urgent appeals from Arab and European leaders and the risk of anti-American protests and violence, President Trump declared it was time for a new approach to Mideast peace after decades of failure.
WASHINGTON — Defying dire, worldwide warnings, President Donald Trump on Wednesday broke with decades of U.S. and international policy and formally recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital.Despite urgent appeals from Arab and European leaders and the risk of anti-American protests and violence, President Trump declared it was time for a new approach to Mideast peace after decades of failure.