President Trump left 'furious,' 'disgusted' by Bannon over new book
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on former top adviser Steve Bannon, responding to a new book that portrays President Trump as an undisciplined man-child who didn't actually want to win the White House and quotes Bannon as calling his son's contact with a Russian lawyer "treasonous.""I don't talk to him," President Trump said Thursday of his former chief strategist.Hitting back via formal White House statement rather than a more typical Twitter volley, President Trump insisted Bannon had little to do with his victorious campaign and "has nothing to do with me or my presidency.""When he was fired, he not only lost his job, he lost his mind," President Trump said Wednesday.It was a blistering attack against the man who helped deliver the presidency to President Trump, spurred by an unflattering new book by writer Michael Wolff that paints President Trump as a leader who doesn't understand the weight of the presidency and spends his evenings eating cheeseburgers in bed, watching television and talking on the phone to old friends.Speaking to reporters before meeting with Republican senators Thursday, President Trump noted Bannon had praised him on his radio show late Wednesday after President Trump issued the statement. "He called me a great man last night," President Trump said. "He obviously changed his tune pretty quick"Late Wednesday, President Trump attorney Charles Harder threatened legal action against Bannon over "disparaging statements and in some cases outright defamatory statements."Harder sent Bannon a letter saying the former President Trump aide violated confidentiality agreements by speaking with Wolff.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on former top adviser Steve Bannon, responding to a new book that portrays President Trump as an undisciplined man-child who didn't actually want to win the White House and quotes Bannon as calling his son's contact with a Russian lawyer "treasonous.""I don't talk to him," President Trump said Thursday of his former chief strategist.Hitting back via formal White House statement rather than a more typical Twitter volley, President Trump insisted Bannon had little to do with his victorious campaign and "has nothing to do with me or my presidency.""When he was fired, he not only lost his job, he lost his mind," President Trump said Wednesday.It was a blistering attack against the man who helped deliver the presidency to President Trump, spurred by an unflattering new book by writer Michael Wolff that paints President Trump as a leader who doesn't understand the weight of the presidency and spends his evenings eating cheeseburgers in bed, watching television and talking on the phone to old friends.Speaking to reporters before meeting with Republican senators Thursday, President Trump noted Bannon had praised him on his radio show late Wednesday after President Trump issued the statement. "He called me a great man last night," President Trump said. "He obviously changed his tune pretty quick"Late Wednesday, President Trump attorney Charles Harder threatened legal action against Bannon over "disparaging statements and in some cases outright defamatory statements."Harder sent Bannon a letter saying the former President Trump aide violated confidentiality agreements by speaking with Wolff.
Pres. Trump blasts Steve Bannon over book that called 2016 meeting 'treasonous,' says ex-aide 'lost his mind'
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon called the 2016 Trump Tower meeting between President Donald Trump campaign officials and a Russian lawyer purportedly offering damaging information about Hillary Clinton "treasonous," according to a new book obtained by The Guardian.The book, "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" by Michael Wolff, is based on hundreds of interviews, including ones with President Trump and his inner circle.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon called the 2016 Trump Tower meeting between President Donald Trump campaign officials and a Russian lawyer purportedly offering damaging information about Hillary Clinton "treasonous," according to a new book obtained by The Guardian.The book, "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" by Michael Wolff, is based on hundreds of interviews, including ones with President Trump and his inner circle.
Paul Manafort sues Robert Mueller, Justice Department over Russia probe
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman is suing special counsel Robert Mueller and the Justice Department.Paul Manafort alleges in the lawsuit that Mueller exceeded his authority by investigating him for conduct that was not related to Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.Manafort was indicted in October and has pleaded not guilty.The suit was filed Wednesday in federal court in Washington.Manafort's lawyer did not immediately return a call seeking comment, and a spokesman for Mueller's office declined to comment.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman is suing special counsel Robert Mueller and the Justice Department.Paul Manafort alleges in the lawsuit that Mueller exceeded his authority by investigating him for conduct that was not related to Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.Manafort was indicted in October and has pleaded not guilty.The suit was filed Wednesday in federal court in Washington.Manafort's lawyer did not immediately return a call seeking comment, and a spokesman for Mueller's office declined to comment.
Pres. Trump to Kim Jong Un: My nuclear button is 'much bigger' and 'more powerful'
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Tuesday taunted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, warning Kim about the US' nuclear capabilities as tensions worsen between the two nations."North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un just stated that the 'Nuclear Button is on his desk at all times.' Will someone from his depleted and food starved regime please inform him that I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!" President Trump tweeted.
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Tuesday taunted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, warning Kim about the US' nuclear capabilities as tensions worsen between the two nations."North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un just stated that the 'Nuclear Button is on his desk at all times.' Will someone from his depleted and food starved regime please inform him that I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!" President Trump tweeted.
President Trump threats to cut off US aid to Palestinian Authority
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is threatening to cut off U.S. aid money to the Palestinian Authority and acknowledging that the Middle East peace process appears to be stalled.President Trump says in a pair of tweets that, "we pay the Palestinians HUNDRED OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS a year and get no appreciation or respect.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is threatening to cut off U.S. aid money to the Palestinian Authority and acknowledging that the Middle East peace process appears to be stalled.President Trump says in a pair of tweets that, "we pay the Palestinians HUNDRED OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS a year and get no appreciation or respect.
6 big stories from 2017 in Wisconsin politics
MILWAUKEE -- From the Milwaukee County Courthouse to the White House, 2017 was a pivotal year in politics.
MILWAUKEE -- From the Milwaukee County Courthouse to the White House, 2017 was a pivotal year in politics.
"Together we are making America great again!" President Trump offers New Year's Eve video message
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — President Donald Trump capped 2017 on Sunday with a video self-tribute touching on what he sees as the high points of his achievements and rhetoric from his first year in office.
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — President Donald Trump capped 2017 on Sunday with a video self-tribute touching on what he sees as the high points of his achievements and rhetoric from his first year in office.
Israel minister plans train station at Western Wall named after President Donald Trump
JERUSALEM — Israel's transportation minister is pushing ahead with a plan to dig a railway tunnel under Jerusalem's Old City, passing near sites holy to Jews, Christians and Muslims — and ending at the Western Wall with a station named after President Donald Trump.Yisrael Katz's plan, currently in the initial stages, involves constructing two underground stations and excavating over 2 miles (3 kilometers) of tunnel beneath downtown Jerusalem and under the politically sensitive Old City.
JERUSALEM — Israel's transportation minister is pushing ahead with a plan to dig a railway tunnel under Jerusalem's Old City, passing near sites holy to Jews, Christians and Muslims — and ending at the Western Wall with a station named after President Donald Trump.Yisrael Katz's plan, currently in the initial stages, involves constructing two underground stations and excavating over 2 miles (3 kilometers) of tunnel beneath downtown Jerusalem and under the politically sensitive Old City.
President Trump celebrates Christmas like most of America, with family
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump is celebrating Christmas the way millions of Americans do: surrounded by family, the White House said.But unlike most Americans, he released a brief video in which his wife, Melania, joined him to "wish America and the entire world a very Merry Christmas."The first lady says that at this time of year "we see the best of America and the soul of the American people" in children packing boxes to help brighten Christmas for service members and communities coming together to help one another."In this season of joy, we spend time with our families, we renew our bonds of love and goodwill between our citizens and, most importantly, we celebrate the miracle of Christmas," President Trump said, noting the story of Jesus' birth.
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump is celebrating Christmas the way millions of Americans do: surrounded by family, the White House said.But unlike most Americans, he released a brief video in which his wife, Melania, joined him to "wish America and the entire world a very Merry Christmas."The first lady says that at this time of year "we see the best of America and the soul of the American people" in children packing boxes to help brighten Christmas for service members and communities coming together to help one another."In this season of joy, we spend time with our families, we renew our bonds of love and goodwill between our citizens and, most importantly, we celebrate the miracle of Christmas," President Trump said, noting the story of Jesus' birth.
"Incredibly thankful for you:" President Trump sends Christmas greetings to US troops abroad
PALM BEACH, Florida — President Donald Trump opened his first Christmas Eve in office by offering season's greetings to U.S. troops stationed around the world and applauding the sacrifices their families make when their loved ones are away."Today and every day, we're incredibly thankful for you and for your families," President Trump said from his Florida estate, where he is spending the holidays with his family. "Your families have been tremendous.
PALM BEACH, Florida — President Donald Trump opened his first Christmas Eve in office by offering season's greetings to U.S. troops stationed around the world and applauding the sacrifices their families make when their loved ones are away."Today and every day, we're incredibly thankful for you and for your families," President Trump said from his Florida estate, where he is spending the holidays with his family. "Your families have been tremendous.
President Trump criticizes FBI deputy director as he plans retirement
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump again questioned the impartiality of the deputy director of the FBI, Andrew McCabe, who is planning to retire from the bureau in the months ahead after being buffeted by attacks over alleged anti-Trump bias in the agency.In a tweet Saturday, the president wrote: "How can FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, the man in charge, along with leakin' James Comey, of the Phony Hillary Clinton investigation (including her 33,000 illegally deleted emails) be given $700,000 for wife's campaign by Clinton Puppets during investigation?"McCabe spent hours behind closed doors on Capitol Hill this week being grilled by lawmakers on two separate committees as part of a new investigation of the FBI and its 2016 inquiry into Clinton's email practices when she was secretary of state.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump again questioned the impartiality of the deputy director of the FBI, Andrew McCabe, who is planning to retire from the bureau in the months ahead after being buffeted by attacks over alleged anti-Trump bias in the agency.In a tweet Saturday, the president wrote: "How can FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, the man in charge, along with leakin' James Comey, of the Phony Hillary Clinton investigation (including her 33,000 illegally deleted emails) be given $700,000 for wife's campaign by Clinton Puppets during investigation?"McCabe spent hours behind closed doors on Capitol Hill this week being grilled by lawmakers on two separate committees as part of a new investigation of the FBI and its 2016 inquiry into Clinton's email practices when she was secretary of state.
Pres. Trump signs $1.5T tax overhaul package, says "the numbers will speak"
WASHINGTON —President Donald Trump has signed into law a $1.5 trillion tax overhaul package.President Trump touted the size of the tax cut, declaring to reporters in the Oval Office before he signed it Friday that "the numbers will speak."The president said he was going to wait to sign it until after Jan. 1 but changed his mind.
WASHINGTON —President Donald Trump has signed into law a $1.5 trillion tax overhaul package.President Trump touted the size of the tax cut, declaring to reporters in the Oval Office before he signed it Friday that "the numbers will speak."The president said he was going to wait to sign it until after Jan. 1 but changed his mind.
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.