New headaches for Pres. Trump's Mideast hopes as Netanyahu visits
WASHINGTON — Under the best of circumstances, a Mideast peace deal is the Holy Grail of diplomacy, a goal that has eluded American presidents for generations.With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to visit Washington this coming week, the mix of politics, personalities and historical grievances that has stood in the way of Israeli-Palestinian peace is even more combustible than normal.President Donald Trump's point man for mediation, Jared Kushner, is in the middle of a political firestorm, his plan remains a mystery and the Palestinians aren't even speaking to the White House.
WASHINGTON — Under the best of circumstances, a Mideast peace deal is the Holy Grail of diplomacy, a goal that has eluded American presidents for generations.With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to visit Washington this coming week, the mix of politics, personalities and historical grievances that has stood in the way of Israeli-Palestinian peace is even more combustible than normal.President Donald Trump's point man for mediation, Jared Kushner, is in the middle of a political firestorm, his plan remains a mystery and the Palestinians aren't even speaking to the White House.
White House: No exemptions from steel, aluminum tariffs
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's administration appears unbowed by broad domestic and international criticism of his planned import tariffs on steel and aluminum, saying Sunday that the president is not planning on exempting any countries from the stiff duties.Speaking on CNN's "State of the Union," White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said: "At this point in time there's no country exclusions."President Trump's announcement Thursday that he would impose tariffs of 25 percent and 10 percent, respectively, on imported steel and aluminum, roiled markets, rankled allies and raised prospects for a trade war.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's administration appears unbowed by broad domestic and international criticism of his planned import tariffs on steel and aluminum, saying Sunday that the president is not planning on exempting any countries from the stiff duties.Speaking on CNN's "State of the Union," White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said: "At this point in time there's no country exclusions."President Trump's announcement Thursday that he would impose tariffs of 25 percent and 10 percent, respectively, on imported steel and aluminum, roiled markets, rankled allies and raised prospects for a trade war.
President Trump says maybe US will have a president for life someday
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he thinks it's great that China's president now holds that office for life and muses that maybe the U.S. will do the same someday.President Trump's remarks were met with laughter and applause during a luncheon for Republican donors Saturday at his South Florida estate.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he thinks it's great that China's president now holds that office for life and muses that maybe the U.S. will do the same someday.President Trump's remarks were met with laughter and applause during a luncheon for Republican donors Saturday at his South Florida estate.
President Trump threatens tax on European cars
President Donald Trump says the U.S. "will simply apply a TAX" on cars made in Europe if the European Union retaliates against the trade penalties he's seeking on imports of steel and aluminum.The EU is promising retaliation against American exports if President Trump follows through — as he says he will next week.Here's what the president is saying on Twitter: "If the E.U. wants to further increase their already massive tariffs and barriers on U.S. companies doing business there, we will simply apply a Tax on their Cars which freely pour into the U.S. They make it impossible for our cars (and more) to sell there.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. "will simply apply a TAX" on cars made in Europe if the European Union retaliates against the trade penalties he's seeking on imports of steel and aluminum.The EU is promising retaliation against American exports if President Trump follows through — as he says he will next week.Here's what the president is saying on Twitter: "If the E.U. wants to further increase their already massive tariffs and barriers on U.S. companies doing business there, we will simply apply a Tax on their Cars which freely pour into the U.S. They make it impossible for our cars (and more) to sell there.
Authorities say man shoots himself to death near White House
WASHINGTON — A man shot himself to death Saturday as he stood near the fence along the north side of the White House, the Secret Service said.
WASHINGTON — A man shot himself to death Saturday as he stood near the fence along the north side of the White House, the Secret Service said.
Pres. Trump leaves lawmakers hanging on gun priorities
WASHINGTON — In his quest to tackle gun violence, President Donald Trump has ricocheted between calling for tougher laws and declaring his fealty to the Second Amendment's right to bear arms, leaving a trail of befuddled lawmakers and advocates in his wake.One thing he still has not done: clearly outline his legislative priorities.Washington's week closed Friday without further explanation from the president, the White House indicating that for now, at least, he is backing an incremental proposal on background checks and a bill that would provide new federal dollars to stem school violence.Just what President Trump would like to see in the "beautiful" and "comprehensive" bill he called for earlier in the week remained unclear.
WASHINGTON — In his quest to tackle gun violence, President Donald Trump has ricocheted between calling for tougher laws and declaring his fealty to the Second Amendment's right to bear arms, leaving a trail of befuddled lawmakers and advocates in his wake.One thing he still has not done: clearly outline his legislative priorities.Washington's week closed Friday without further explanation from the president, the White House indicating that for now, at least, he is backing an incremental proposal on background checks and a bill that would provide new federal dollars to stem school violence.Just what President Trump would like to see in the "beautiful" and "comprehensive" bill he called for earlier in the week remained unclear.
Gov. Scott Walker comes out against President Trump's proposed tariff
MADISON — Republican Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Republican Wisconsin Gov.
First lady: 'We need to change' arc of opioid crisis
WASHINGTON — Melania Trump said Thursday that many people are grieving after losing loved ones to the opioid crisis, telling a White House summit on the issue that "we need to change that."Opening the gathering in the East Room of the White House, the first lady read from a letter from Betty Henderson.
WASHINGTON — Melania Trump said Thursday that many people are grieving after losing loved ones to the opioid crisis, telling a White House summit on the issue that "we need to change that."Opening the gathering in the East Room of the White House, the first lady read from a letter from Betty Henderson.
Pres. Trump to impose tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum
WASHINGTON — Determined to protect vital American industries, President Donald Trump declared Thursday that he will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, dramatically raising the possibility of a trade showdown with China and other key trading partners.The announcement roiled financial markets and stoked fears on Wall Street that other countries could retaliate with trade barriers of their own.
WASHINGTON — Determined to protect vital American industries, President Donald Trump declared Thursday that he will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, dramatically raising the possibility of a trade showdown with China and other key trading partners.The announcement roiled financial markets and stoked fears on Wall Street that other countries could retaliate with trade barriers of their own.
Person using stolen identity nominates President Trump for Peace Prize
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which selects winners of the peace prize, says someone using a stolen identity has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the award, the Norwegian news agency said Thursday.The NTB agency quoted committee secretary Olav Njolstad as saying it appears the same person was responsible for forging nominations in 2017, as well.Njolstad who could not immediately be reached for comment, declined to identify the person, adding that Norwegian police have been informed."Every year, we get lots of invalid nominations, but these are nominations that are not valid because those who nominate are not qualified to do so," Njolstad told NTB. "As far as I know, this is the first example of someone nominating someone by stealing another person's identity."Norway's Nobel Committee keeps candidate names secret for 50 years.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which selects winners of the peace prize, says someone using a stolen identity has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the award, the Norwegian news agency said Thursday.The NTB agency quoted committee secretary Olav Njolstad as saying it appears the same person was responsible for forging nominations in 2017, as well.Njolstad who could not immediately be reached for comment, declined to identify the person, adding that Norwegian police have been informed."Every year, we get lots of invalid nominations, but these are nominations that are not valid because those who nominate are not qualified to do so," Njolstad told NTB. "As far as I know, this is the first example of someone nominating someone by stealing another person's identity."Norway's Nobel Committee keeps candidate names secret for 50 years.
Billy Graham praised by President Trump, politicians as 'America's pastor'
WASHINTON -- He felt stung by the politics that helped define his life — and resolved to keep a distance.
WASHINTON -- He felt stung by the politics that helped define his life — and resolved to keep a distance.
Hope Hicks declines to answer some questions in Russia probe
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's longtime aide Hope Hicks is declining to answer questions about her time in the White House in a closed-door interview with the House intelligence committee.The panel is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election and any contacts between President Trump's campaign and Russia.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's longtime aide Hope Hicks is declining to answer questions about her time in the White House in a closed-door interview with the House intelligence committee.The panel is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election and any contacts between President Trump's campaign and Russia.
Pres. Trump reaches $3.9 billion deal with Boeing on new presidential planes
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has reached an informal deal with Boeing to provide the next generation presidential aircraft, the White House says.Deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley said Tuesday that the president negotiated a $3.9 billion "fixed price contract" for the new planes, known as Air Force One when the president is on board.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has reached an informal deal with Boeing to provide the next generation presidential aircraft, the White House says.Deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley said Tuesday that the president negotiated a $3.9 billion "fixed price contract" for the new planes, known as Air Force One when the president is on board.
US Supreme Court declines to decide fate of 'Dreamers' just yet
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's administration's highly unusual bid to bypass a federals appeals court and get the justices to intervene in the fate of a program that protects hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation.The announcement means the case affecting "Dreamers" will have to work its way through the lower courts before any Supreme Court ruling is possible.
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's administration's highly unusual bid to bypass a federals appeals court and get the justices to intervene in the fate of a program that protects hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation.The announcement means the case affecting "Dreamers" will have to work its way through the lower courts before any Supreme Court ruling is possible.
Pres. Trump to discuss Florida school shooting with governors at White House Monday
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday that the deadly mass shooting at a Florida high school is the top issue he wants to discuss with the nation's governors.Under pressure to act to stem gun violence on school grounds, President Trump planned to solicit input from the state chief executives during meetings Monday at the White House.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday that the deadly mass shooting at a Florida high school is the top issue he wants to discuss with the nation's governors.Under pressure to act to stem gun violence on school grounds, President Trump planned to solicit input from the state chief executives during meetings Monday at the White House.
White House shelves tentative plan for Mexican leader visit
WASHINGTON — A tentative plan for President Donald Trump to host his Mexican counterpart in Washington has been put on hold, the White House confirmed Saturday.President Trump and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto have agreed that now is not the right time for Pena Nieto to make his first visit since President Trump took office more than a year ago, according to a White House official who insisted on anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.
WASHINGTON — A tentative plan for President Donald Trump to host his Mexican counterpart in Washington has been put on hold, the White House confirmed Saturday.President Trump and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto have agreed that now is not the right time for Pena Nieto to make his first visit since President Trump took office more than a year ago, according to a White House official who insisted on anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.
Congress releases redacted, declassified Democratic memo
WASHINGTON — After weeks of discussions with the Justice Department, Democrats on the House intelligence committee released Saturday a classified memo that counters GOP allegations that the FBI abused U.S. government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference.The release comes after weeks of back and forth over how much of the document would be redacted.
WASHINGTON — After weeks of discussions with the Justice Department, Democrats on the House intelligence committee released Saturday a classified memo that counters GOP allegations that the FBI abused U.S. government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference.The release comes after weeks of back and forth over how much of the document would be redacted.
Pres. Trump says he goes to great lengths to hide his bald spot
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he goes to great lengths to hide the bald spot revealed in a recent photo.Speaking before the Conservative Political Action Conference Friday, President Trump turned around onstage and smoothed the back of his famous hair.He said, "I try like hell to hide that bald spot, folks." The crowd cheered as President Trump glanced at a monitor and added, "Doesn't look bad.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he goes to great lengths to hide the bald spot revealed in a recent photo.Speaking before the Conservative Political Action Conference Friday, President Trump turned around onstage and smoothed the back of his famous hair.He said, "I try like hell to hide that bald spot, folks." The crowd cheered as President Trump glanced at a monitor and added, "Doesn't look bad.
Milwaukee teachers' union pres. on armed teachers suggestion: 'Completely irrational, irresponsible'
MILWAUKEE -- The president of the Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association on Wednesday, Feb. 21 said it is "completely irrational and irresponsible" to suggest teachers should be armed in the classroom to potentially thwart school shooters.
MILWAUKEE -- The president of the Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association on Wednesday, Feb. 21 said it is "completely irrational and irresponsible" to suggest teachers should be armed in the classroom to potentially thwart school shooters.
New charges brought against former Pres. Trump campaign associates
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Mueller and his team of prosecutors filed additional charges Thursday against President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, and a business associate.The charges are contained in a new indictment brought by a federal grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia.The new indictment, which had been expected, adds allegations of tax evasion and increases the amount of money Manafort is accused of laundering through offshore accounts to $30 million.
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Mueller and his team of prosecutors filed additional charges Thursday against President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, and a business associate.The charges are contained in a new indictment brought by a federal grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia.The new indictment, which had been expected, adds allegations of tax evasion and increases the amount of money Manafort is accused of laundering through offshore accounts to $30 million.