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?"
Former VP Biden calls Pres. Trump's behavior "absolutely bizarre"
NEWARK, Delaware — The topic was bipartisanship.
NEWARK, Delaware — The topic was bipartisanship.
Speaker Paul Ryan backs President Trump on ending health insurance subsidies
MADISON — House Speaker Paul Ryan says he does not want to "shovel more money at a failing program" to replace federal subsidies that President Donald Trump is eliminating that help make health insurance more affordable.Ryan told reporters Monday that he supports the president's decision last week to end the subsidies.
MADISON — House Speaker Paul Ryan says he does not want to "shovel more money at a failing program" to replace federal subsidies that President Donald Trump is eliminating that help make health insurance more affordable.Ryan told reporters Monday that he supports the president's decision last week to end the subsidies.
Porn publisher offers up to $10 million for dirt on Pres. Trump
WASHINGTON — Pornography publisher Larry Flynt is offering "up to $10 million" to anyone who produces information that leads to President Donald Trump's impeachment and removal from office.He lays out the offer in a full-page ad in the Sunday edition of The Washington Post.During last year's presidential campaign, Flynt dangled $1 million to anyone who could turn over video or audio capturing President Trump behaving in an illegal or sexually demeaning manner.
WASHINGTON — Pornography publisher Larry Flynt is offering "up to $10 million" to anyone who produces information that leads to President Donald Trump's impeachment and removal from office.He lays out the offer in a full-page ad in the Sunday edition of The Washington Post.During last year's presidential campaign, Flynt dangled $1 million to anyone who could turn over video or audio capturing President Trump behaving in an illegal or sexually demeaning manner.
President Trump's lawyers: Courts have no say over his Twitter feed
NEW YORK — Lawyers for President Donald Trump say a judge should reject a lawsuit challenging President Trump's ability to block his critics from following him on Twitter.The lawyers filed papers late Friday to try to put an end to a Manhattan federal court lawsuit that makes First Amendment claims.
NEW YORK — Lawyers for President Donald Trump say a judge should reject a lawsuit challenging President Trump's ability to block his critics from following him on Twitter.The lawyers filed papers late Friday to try to put an end to a Manhattan federal court lawsuit that makes First Amendment claims.
Tillerson: President Trump will scorn but not bolt from Iran nuke deal
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will say on Friday the Iran nuclear deal is no longer in America's national security interests, but he won't withdraw from the landmark 2015 accord or immediately re-impose sanctions, U.S. officials said.The announcement is essentially a compromise that allows President Trump to condemn an accord that he has repeatedly denounced as the worst deal in American history.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will say on Friday the Iran nuclear deal is no longer in America's national security interests, but he won't withdraw from the landmark 2015 accord or immediately re-impose sanctions, U.S. officials said.The announcement is essentially a compromise that allows President Trump to condemn an accord that he has repeatedly denounced as the worst deal in American history.
President Trump to issue stop-payment order on health care subsidies
WASHINGTON — In a brash move likely to roil insurance markets, President Donald Trump will "immediately" halt payments to insurers under the Obama-era health care law he has been trying to unravel for months.Before sunrise Friday morning, President Trump went on Twitter to urge Democrats to make a deal: "The Democrats ObamaCare is imploding," he wrote. "Massive subsidy payments to their pet insurance companies has stopped.
WASHINGTON — In a brash move likely to roil insurance markets, President Donald Trump will "immediately" halt payments to insurers under the Obama-era health care law he has been trying to unravel for months.Before sunrise Friday morning, President Trump went on Twitter to urge Democrats to make a deal: "The Democrats ObamaCare is imploding," he wrote. "Massive subsidy payments to their pet insurance companies has stopped.
President Trump to halt subsidies to health insurers
WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump's executive order on health care (all times local):10:50 p.m.President Donald Trump plans to halt payments to insurers under the Obama-era health care law that he has been trying to unravel for months.That's according to two people familiar with the decision who sought anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.The White House says in a statement that the Department of Health and Human Services has determined there is no appropriation for cost-sharing reduction payments to insurers under the Obamacare law.President Trump's decision is expected to rattle already-unsteady insurance marketplaces.
WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump's executive order on health care (all times local):10:50 p.m.President Donald Trump plans to halt payments to insurers under the Obama-era health care law that he has been trying to unravel for months.That's according to two people familiar with the decision who sought anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.The White House says in a statement that the Department of Health and Human Services has determined there is no appropriation for cost-sharing reduction payments to insurers under the Obamacare law.President Trump's decision is expected to rattle already-unsteady insurance marketplaces.
President Trump: DHS secretary nominee needs 'no on-the-job training'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday introduced his choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security, a former staffer at the sprawling post-9/11 federal agency who he says will need "no on-the-job training" for the lead role.President Trump also called on Congress to "put politics aside" and confirm deputy White House chief of staff Kirstjen Nielsen by a "strong, bipartisan vote."But even before President Trump had formally announced Nielsen's appointment during an East Room ceremony attended by much of the Cabinet and senior members of the White House staff, at least one congressional Democrat said her role during Hurricane Katrina should be scrutinized.The Senate must confirm Nielsen's nomination."There will be no on-the-job training for Kirsten.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday introduced his choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security, a former staffer at the sprawling post-9/11 federal agency who he says will need "no on-the-job training" for the lead role.President Trump also called on Congress to "put politics aside" and confirm deputy White House chief of staff Kirstjen Nielsen by a "strong, bipartisan vote."But even before President Trump had formally announced Nielsen's appointment during an East Room ceremony attended by much of the Cabinet and senior members of the White House staff, at least one congressional Democrat said her role during Hurricane Katrina should be scrutinized.The Senate must confirm Nielsen's nomination."There will be no on-the-job training for Kirsten.
No, Mr. President, a stock market rally does not reduce the national debt
WASHINGTON - President Trump falsely claimed Wednesday that, "in one sense," the stock market rally since his election reduces the $20 trillion national debt.Let's break down his astonishing claim."The country -- we took it over, it owed $20 trillion," President Trump told Sean Hannity of Fox News in Pennsylvania.So far, so good.
WASHINGTON - President Trump falsely claimed Wednesday that, "in one sense," the stock market rally since his election reduces the $20 trillion national debt.Let's break down his astonishing claim."The country -- we took it over, it owed $20 trillion," President Trump told Sean Hannity of Fox News in Pennsylvania.So far, so good.
As House considers Puerto Rico aid package, Pres. Trump says government can't help "forever"
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump lashed out at hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico on Thursday, insisting in tweets that the federal government can't keep sending help "forever" and suggesting the U.S. territory was to blame for its financial struggles.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump lashed out at hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico on Thursday, insisting in tweets that the federal government can't keep sending help "forever" and suggesting the U.S. territory was to blame for its financial struggles.
Pres. Trump on scheduled NFL meetings: "It is about time Goodell is demanding players stand"
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says "it is about time" that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell demands "that all players STAND for our great National Anthem-RESPECT OUR COUNTRY."President Trump made a reference Wednesday on Twitter to Goodell's meetings next week with NFL owners, where they will consider changes to a game manual that says players "should" stand during the national anthem.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says "it is about time" that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell demands "that all players STAND for our great National Anthem-RESPECT OUR COUNTRY."President Trump made a reference Wednesday on Twitter to Goodell's meetings next week with NFL owners, where they will consider changes to a game manual that says players "should" stand during the national anthem.
Pres. Donald Trump turns back to tax overhaul; pitch aimed at truckers
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — President Donald Trump pitched his tax plan as a boost for truckers at an event in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, saying "America first means putting American truckers first."Trump appeared before about 1,000 cheering people at an airplane hangar, dramatically draped with American flags.
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — President Donald Trump pitched his tax plan as a boost for truckers at an event in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, saying "America first means putting American truckers first."Trump appeared before about 1,000 cheering people at an airplane hangar, dramatically draped with American flags.
White House: Pres. Trump picks deputy chief of staff to lead DHS
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will nominate his deputy chief of staff, Kirstjen Nielsen, as his next secretary of Homeland Security, the White House announced Wednesday.Nielsen formerly served as John Kelly's chief of staff when he held the position of Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will nominate his deputy chief of staff, Kirstjen Nielsen, as his next secretary of Homeland Security, the White House announced Wednesday.Nielsen formerly served as John Kelly's chief of staff when he held the position of Pres.
Poll: 65% of Americans believe Pres. Trump making situation with North Korea worse
WASHINGTON — North Korea's nuclear weapons development is spooking most Americans, and two-thirds of them say President Donald Trump's war of words with the isolated nation's leader is making the situation worse.
WASHINGTON — North Korea's nuclear weapons development is spooking most Americans, and two-thirds of them say President Donald Trump's war of words with the isolated nation's leader is making the situation worse.
Eminem blasts President Trump in freestyle rap
DETROIT — Eminem has unleashed a lyrical tirade against President Donald Trump, saying he "came to stomp."The rapper took aim at President Trump in a 4½-minute freestyle rap video that aired as part of BET's Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday night.Eminem focused several times on President Trump's ongoing campaign against NFL national anthem protests, rapping: "so we focus on that instead of talking Puerto Rico or gun reform for Nevada.
DETROIT — Eminem has unleashed a lyrical tirade against President Donald Trump, saying he "came to stomp."The rapper took aim at President Trump in a 4½-minute freestyle rap video that aired as part of BET's Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday night.Eminem focused several times on President Trump's ongoing campaign against NFL national anthem protests, rapping: "so we focus on that instead of talking Puerto Rico or gun reform for Nevada.
President Trump says US should change tax law to punish NFL
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is suggesting the U.S. change its tax laws to punish organizations like the NFL if members are "disrespecting" the national anthem or flag.The NFL gave up its federal tax-exempt status a few years ago and now files tax returns as a taxable entity.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is suggesting the U.S. change its tax laws to punish organizations like the NFL if members are "disrespecting" the national anthem or flag.The NFL gave up its federal tax-exempt status a few years ago and now files tax returns as a taxable entity.