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.
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.