President Trump greets kids in Oval Office for early Halloween treats
WASHINGTON — Halloween came a little early at the White House as President Donald Trump welcomed the children of White House reporters into the Oval Office Friday for some early Halloween treats.More than a dozen costumed kids, including little witches and Princess Leias, a pint-sized Darth Vader, and a purple-haired unicorn gathered around the Resolute Desk, where the president handed out little boxes of White House Hershey's Kisses.The president also dispensed plenty of compliments, congratulating the kids' parents for doing a good job — at least of raising children, if not their coverage of the Trump White House."I cannot believe the media produced such beautiful kids.
WASHINGTON — Halloween came a little early at the White House as President Donald Trump welcomed the children of White House reporters into the Oval Office Friday for some early Halloween treats.More than a dozen costumed kids, including little witches and Princess Leias, a pint-sized Darth Vader, and a purple-haired unicorn gathered around the Resolute Desk, where the president handed out little boxes of White House Hershey's Kisses.The president also dispensed plenty of compliments, congratulating the kids' parents for doing a good job — at least of raising children, if not their coverage of the Trump White House."I cannot believe the media produced such beautiful kids.
President Trump declares opioids a public health emergency: "Cannot allow this to continue"
WASHINGTON — In ringing and personal terms, President Donald Trump on Thursday pledged that "we will overcome addiction in America," declaring opioid abuse a national public health emergency and announcing new steps to combat what he described as the worst drug crisis in U.S. history.President Trump's declaration, which will be effective for 90 days and can be renewed, will allow the government to redirect resources, including toward expanded access to medical services in rural areas.
WASHINGTON — In ringing and personal terms, President Donald Trump on Thursday pledged that "we will overcome addiction in America," declaring opioid abuse a national public health emergency and announcing new steps to combat what he described as the worst drug crisis in U.S. history.President Trump's declaration, which will be effective for 90 days and can be renewed, will allow the government to redirect resources, including toward expanded access to medical services in rural areas.
House passes $4T budget in step forward for President Trump's tax plan
WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday gave a significant boost to President Donald Trump's promise to cut taxes, narrowly passing a GOP budget that shelves longstanding concerns over federal deficits in favor of a rewrite of the tax code that Republicans promise will jump-start the economy.The 216-212 vote permits Republicans to begin work on a follow-up $1.5 trillion tax cut and move it through Congress without fear of blocking tactics by Democrats.
WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday gave a significant boost to President Donald Trump's promise to cut taxes, narrowly passing a GOP budget that shelves longstanding concerns over federal deficits in favor of a rewrite of the tax code that Republicans promise will jump-start the economy.The 216-212 vote permits Republicans to begin work on a follow-up $1.5 trillion tax cut and move it through Congress without fear of blocking tactics by Democrats.
Hurricane Harvey: President Trump hails 'tremendous success' in Texas' storm recovery
DALLAS — President Donald Trump pointed to "tremendous success" in Texas' work to recover from Hurricane Harvey on Wednesday, suggesting that the federal government might serve as a partner in addressing long-term flood mitigation plans in the state.Arriving in Dallas ahead of a fundraising stop, President Trump praised the work of Texas Gov.
DALLAS — President Donald Trump pointed to "tremendous success" in Texas' work to recover from Hurricane Harvey on Wednesday, suggesting that the federal government might serve as a partner in addressing long-term flood mitigation plans in the state.Arriving in Dallas ahead of a fundraising stop, President Trump praised the work of Texas Gov.
AP source: Clinton camp helped fund Pres. Trump dossier research
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee helped fund political research into President Donald Trump that ultimately produced a dossier of allegations about his ties to Russia, a person familiar with the matter said Tuesday night.The revelation is likely to fuel complaints by President Trump that the dossier, which the president has derided as "phony stuff," is a politically motivated collection of salacious claims.
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee helped fund political research into President Donald Trump that ultimately produced a dossier of allegations about his ties to Russia, a person familiar with the matter said Tuesday night.The revelation is likely to fuel complaints by President Trump that the dossier, which the president has derided as "phony stuff," is a politically motivated collection of salacious claims.
Vocal Pres. Trump critic Sen. Jeff Flake won't seek re-election: "There are times we must risk our careers"
WASHINGTON — Republican Sen.
WASHINGTON — Republican Sen.
Pres. Trump promises 401(k) retirement savings program will be untouched
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump shot down a possible approach for raising revenue to finance tax cuts in politically must-do legislation for the Republicans, promising Monday the popular 401(k) retirement savings program will be untouched.Still, the head of the House's tax-writing committee indicated that changes to the 401(k) structure may still be on the table as Republicans push an ambitious timetable to get tax legislation written.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump shot down a possible approach for raising revenue to finance tax cuts in politically must-do legislation for the Republicans, promising Monday the popular 401(k) retirement savings program will be untouched.Still, the head of the House's tax-writing committee indicated that changes to the 401(k) structure may still be on the table as Republicans push an ambitious timetable to get tax legislation written.
US general lays out Niger attack details; questions remain
WASHINGTON — The U.S. special forces unit ambushed by Islamic militants in Niger didn't call for help until an hour into their first contact with the enemy, the top U.S. general said Monday, as he tried to clear up some of the murky details of the assault that killed four American troops and has triggered a nasty political brawl.Marine Gen.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. special forces unit ambushed by Islamic militants in Niger didn't call for help until an hour into their first contact with the enemy, the top U.S. general said Monday, as he tried to clear up some of the murky details of the assault that killed four American troops and has triggered a nasty political brawl.Marine Gen.
Pres. Trump awards Medal of Honor to retired Army medic, Alabaman
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to a retired army medic from Alabama who risked his life during the Vietnam War to help wounded comrades.Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to a retired army medic from Alabama who risked his life during the Vietnam War to help wounded comrades.Pres.
Fallen soldier's widow: President Trump's phone call made "me cry even worse"
MIAMI — The pregnant widow of a fallen U.S. soldier whose combat death led to a political fight between President Donald Trump and a Florida congresswoman says the phone call from the president left her angry and crying.Myeshia Johnson told ABC's "Good Morning America" in an interview Monday she has nothing to say to the president.
MIAMI — The pregnant widow of a fallen U.S. soldier whose combat death led to a political fight between President Donald Trump and a Florida congresswoman says the phone call from the president left her angry and crying.Myeshia Johnson told ABC's "Good Morning America" in an interview Monday she has nothing to say to the president.
Air Force: No plans to recall retired pilots to fix shortage
WASHINGTON — The Air Force says it doesn't plan on using new flexibility under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump to address a pilot shortage by recalling retired pilots.Ann Stefanek, the chief of Air Force media operations, said Sunday the added power provided by President Trump is appreciated but the Air Force does not "currently intend to recall retired pilots."President Trump last Friday signed the order to address what the Pentagon says is a serious pilot shortage.A Pentagon spokesman says the Air Force is currently short about 1,500 pilots, and had indicated that the Secretary of Defense would allow the Secretary of the Air Force to recall up to 1,000 retired pilots for up to three years.Under current law, the Air Force is limited to recalling 25 pilots.
WASHINGTON — The Air Force says it doesn't plan on using new flexibility under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump to address a pilot shortage by recalling retired pilots.Ann Stefanek, the chief of Air Force media operations, said Sunday the added power provided by President Trump is appreciated but the Air Force does not "currently intend to recall retired pilots."President Trump last Friday signed the order to address what the Pentagon says is a serious pilot shortage.A Pentagon spokesman says the Air Force is currently short about 1,500 pilots, and had indicated that the Secretary of Defense would allow the Secretary of the Air Force to recall up to 1,000 retired pilots for up to three years.Under current law, the Air Force is limited to recalling 25 pilots.
Pres. Trump commends ex-presidents as 'finest public servants'
AUSTIN, Texas — President Donald Trump released a video message commending the five living ex-presidents appearing together at a hurricane relief concert in Texas Saturday, putting aside past criticism of his predecessors to call them "some of America's finest public servants."Democrats Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter and Republicans George H.W. and George W.
AUSTIN, Texas — President Donald Trump released a video message commending the five living ex-presidents appearing together at a hurricane relief concert in Texas Saturday, putting aside past criticism of his predecessors to call them "some of America's finest public servants."Democrats Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter and Republicans George H.W. and George W.
President Trump plans to help with Russia legal bills
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump intends to spend at least $430,000 of his own money to help pay the legal bills of White House staff and campaign aides related to the investigations into Russian election meddling in the 2016 election, a White House official said Saturday.It's the first such commitment by President Trump, who has dismissed the ongoing investigations into whether his campaign colluded with Russia as a "witch hunt" invented by Democrats to explain Hillary Clinton's loss.It wasn't immediately clear exactly how the payouts would be structured or which aides would be receiving them.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump intends to spend at least $430,000 of his own money to help pay the legal bills of White House staff and campaign aides related to the investigations into Russian election meddling in the 2016 election, a White House official said Saturday.It's the first such commitment by President Trump, who has dismissed the ongoing investigations into whether his campaign colluded with Russia as a "witch hunt" invented by Democrats to explain Hillary Clinton's loss.It wasn't immediately clear exactly how the payouts would be structured or which aides would be receiving them.
Pres. Trump's border wall models take shape in San Diego
SAN DIEGO — The last two of eight prototypes for President Donald Trump's proposed border wall took shape Thursday at a construction site in San Diego.The prototypes form a tightly packed row of imposing concrete and metal panels, including one with sharp metal edges on top.
SAN DIEGO — The last two of eight prototypes for President Donald Trump's proposed border wall took shape Thursday at a construction site in San Diego.The prototypes form a tightly packed row of imposing concrete and metal panels, including one with sharp metal edges on top.
Senate passes $4 trillion budget blueprint
WASHINGTON -- The Senate has passed a $4 trillion budget blueprint that is a major step forward for President Donald Trump's ambitious promises for "massive tax cuts and reform."The 51-49 vote sets the stage for debate later this year to dramatically overhaul the U.S. tax code, cutting rates for individuals and corporations while clearing away trillions of dollars' worth of deductions and special-interest tax breaks.The tax cuts would add up to $1.5 trillion to the deficit over the coming decade, however, as Republicans shelve worries about the growing budget deficit in favor of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rewrite tax laws.When reconciled with the House budget plan, the nonbinding measure would set up special procedures to pass follow-up tax legislation without the threat of a filibuster by Senate Democrats.
WASHINGTON -- The Senate has passed a $4 trillion budget blueprint that is a major step forward for President Donald Trump's ambitious promises for "massive tax cuts and reform."The 51-49 vote sets the stage for debate later this year to dramatically overhaul the U.S. tax code, cutting rates for individuals and corporations while clearing away trillions of dollars' worth of deductions and special-interest tax breaks.The tax cuts would add up to $1.5 trillion to the deficit over the coming decade, however, as Republicans shelve worries about the growing budget deficit in favor of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rewrite tax laws.When reconciled with the House budget plan, the nonbinding measure would set up special procedures to pass follow-up tax legislation without the threat of a filibuster by Senate Democrats.
Kelly describes in emotional detail what happens after a soldier is killed in action
WASHINGTON – White House chief of staff John Kelly, in an extraordinary and at times emotional statement on Thursday, explained in detail what happens when a soldier is killed in action.During the White House press briefing, Kelly said most Americans don't know what happens when a soldier dies in combat.
WASHINGTON – White House chief of staff John Kelly, in an extraordinary and at times emotional statement on Thursday, explained in detail what happens when a soldier is killed in action.During the White House press briefing, Kelly said most Americans don't know what happens when a soldier dies in combat.
Sen. Johnson criticizes Pres. Trump's response on health proposal: "Best to be consistent"
WASHINGTON — Wisconsin Republican Sen.
WASHINGTON — Wisconsin Republican Sen.
States ask US court to keep up health subsidies cut by Pres. Trump
SACRAMENTO, California — Top government lawyers representing 19 U.S. states on Wednesday asked a federal judge in California to force the administration of President Donald Trump to make health care subsidy payments that President Trump abruptly cut off last week.The monthly payments would normally be scheduled to go out Friday.
SACRAMENTO, California — Top government lawyers representing 19 U.S. states on Wednesday asked a federal judge in California to force the administration of President Donald Trump to make health care subsidy payments that President Trump abruptly cut off last week.The monthly payments would normally be scheduled to go out Friday.
"I have proof:" Under fire, Pres. Trump defends call to soldier's grieving family
MIAMI —President Donald Trump emphatically rejected claims Wednesday that he was disrespectful to the grieving family of a slain soldier, as the firestorm he ignited over his assertions of empathy for American service members spread into a third contentious day. "I have proof," he insisted.The controversy over how President Trump has conducted one of the most sacred of presidential tasks generated new turmoil in the White House and left chief of staff John Kelly, a retired Marine general whose son was killed in Afghanistan, angry and frustrated at the way the issue has become politicized.
MIAMI —President Donald Trump emphatically rejected claims Wednesday that he was disrespectful to the grieving family of a slain soldier, as the firestorm he ignited over his assertions of empathy for American service members spread into a third contentious day. "I have proof," he insisted.The controversy over how President Trump has conducted one of the most sacred of presidential tasks generated new turmoil in the White House and left chief of staff John Kelly, a retired Marine general whose son was killed in Afghanistan, angry and frustrated at the way the issue has become politicized.
Pres. Trump says Comey knew he was going to exonerate Clinton
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Wednesday to revive his long-standing complaint about the FBI's handling of the Hillary Clinton email server investigation, alleging that then-Director James Comey had protected the Democratic presidential nominee by prematurely "exonerating" her before the 2016 election."Comey stated under oath that he didn't do this — obviously a fix?" President Trump wrote. "Where is Justice Dept?"
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Wednesday to revive his long-standing complaint about the FBI's handling of the Hillary Clinton email server investigation, alleging that then-Director James Comey had protected the Democratic presidential nominee by prematurely "exonerating" her before the 2016 election."Comey stated under oath that he didn't do this — obviously a fix?" President Trump wrote. "Where is Justice Dept?"