Official says President Trump doesn't know who to believe about Roy Moore
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump doesn't know who to believe about sexual misconduct allegations involving Roy Moore, but isn't campaigning for his party's Senate candidate in Alabama because of "discomfort" with the claims made by a number of women, aides said Sunday.One Republican senator urged Alabama voters to reject Moore in the Dec. 12 election even if that could mean ceding the seat to a Democrat and narrowing the GOP's 52-48 Senate edge.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump doesn't know who to believe about sexual misconduct allegations involving Roy Moore, but isn't campaigning for his party's Senate candidate in Alabama because of "discomfort" with the claims made by a number of women, aides said Sunday.One Republican senator urged Alabama voters to reject Moore in the Dec. 12 election even if that could mean ceding the seat to a Democrat and narrowing the GOP's 52-48 Senate edge.
President Trump says he should have left UCLA players in Chinese jail
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he should have left three UCLA basketball players accused of shoplifting in China in jail.President Trump's tweet Sunday comes after the father of player LiAngelo Ball minimized President Trump's involvement in winning the players' release in comments to ESPN."Who?" LaVar Ball told ESPN on Friday, when asked about President Trump's involvement in the matter. "What was he over there for?
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he should have left three UCLA basketball players accused of shoplifting in China in jail.President Trump's tweet Sunday comes after the father of player LiAngelo Ball minimized President Trump's involvement in winning the players' release in comments to ESPN."Who?" LaVar Ball told ESPN on Friday, when asked about President Trump's involvement in the matter. "What was he over there for?
Pentagon: Retweet of call for President Trump to resign was accidental
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White House: Pres. Trump believes voters should decide Roy Moore's fate, finds allegations 'very troubling'
ALABAMA -- The White House said Thursday, November 16th President Donald Trump believes the voters of Alabama should decide Roy Moore's fate, and that he finds the allegations 'very troubling.'Moore said Thursday Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is trying "to steal this election" by calling for him to step down amid allegations of sexual misconduct decades ago.A defiant Moore appeared at a news conference to reiterate that he would be staying in the Alabama race.It comes as the Republican National Committee, the Senate GOP campaign committee and the party's leading voices in Congress have called on the 70-year-old former judge to quit the race.At least three new allegations of misconduct were reported on Wednesday, including one by Tina Johnson, who told AL.com that Moore groped her during a 1991 meeting in his law office.The special election is scheduled for Dec. 12.
ALABAMA -- The White House said Thursday, November 16th President Donald Trump believes the voters of Alabama should decide Roy Moore's fate, and that he finds the allegations 'very troubling.'Moore said Thursday Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is trying "to steal this election" by calling for him to step down amid allegations of sexual misconduct decades ago.A defiant Moore appeared at a news conference to reiterate that he would be staying in the Alabama race.It comes as the Republican National Committee, the Senate GOP campaign committee and the party's leading voices in Congress have called on the 70-year-old former judge to quit the race.At least three new allegations of misconduct were reported on Wednesday, including one by Tina Johnson, who told AL.com that Moore groped her during a 1991 meeting in his law office.The special election is scheduled for Dec. 12.
Melania Trump to accept White House Christmas tree from Wisconsin farm on Monday 🎄
WASHINGTON — Christmas is coming to Pres.
WASHINGTON — Christmas is coming to Pres.
President Trump exhorts UCLA trio to thank Xi for release in China
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is exhorting three suspended UCLA basketball players to thank Chinese President Xi Jinping (shee jihn-peeng) for their freedom following a shoplifting incident while they were in China.President Trump had tweeted Wednesday: "Do you think the three UCLA basketball p layers will say thank you President Trump.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is exhorting three suspended UCLA basketball players to thank Chinese President Xi Jinping (shee jihn-peeng) for their freedom following a shoplifting incident while they were in China.President Trump had tweeted Wednesday: "Do you think the three UCLA basketball p layers will say thank you President Trump.
Back from Asia, Pres. Donald Trump says U.S. is 'respected again'
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. and China agree that North Korea cannot just freeze its nuclear weapons program in exchange for concessions and that it must eliminate its arsenal.President Trump was restating a long-standing U.S. position but suggested that China now concurred with Washington that a "freeze-for-freeze" agreement was unacceptable.China and Russia have proposed that as a way to restart long-stalled negotiations: that the North could freeze its nuclear and missile programs in exchange for the U.S. and its close ally South Korea stopping regular military drills that Pyongyang considers as preparation for invasion.China has not made a public disavowal of the proposal.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. and China agree that North Korea cannot just freeze its nuclear weapons program in exchange for concessions and that it must eliminate its arsenal.President Trump was restating a long-standing U.S. position but suggested that China now concurred with Washington that a "freeze-for-freeze" agreement was unacceptable.China and Russia have proposed that as a way to restart long-stalled negotiations: that the North could freeze its nuclear and missile programs in exchange for the U.S. and its close ally South Korea stopping regular military drills that Pyongyang considers as preparation for invasion.China has not made a public disavowal of the proposal.
Pres. Trump asks whether UCLA players will thank him for release
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is asking whether three UCLA basketball players released from detention in China will thank him.President Trump said he raised their case with China's president when he visited Xi Jinping (shee jihn-peeng) in Beijing last week.Freshmen LiAngelo Ball, Jalen Hill and Cody Riley returned to Los Angeles on Tuesday and ignored questions from reporters.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is asking whether three UCLA basketball players released from detention in China will thank him.President Trump said he raised their case with China's president when he visited Xi Jinping (shee jihn-peeng) in Beijing last week.Freshmen LiAngelo Ball, Jalen Hill and Cody Riley returned to Los Angeles on Tuesday and ignored questions from reporters.
5 House Dems introduce impeachment articles against President Trump
WASHINGTON — Five Democrats have introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, a long-shot effort that stands little chance in the Republican-led House.The five articles accused the president of obstruction of justice, undermining the independence of the federal judiciary and other offenses.Rep.
WASHINGTON — Five Democrats have introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, a long-shot effort that stands little chance in the Republican-led House.The five articles accused the president of obstruction of justice, undermining the independence of the federal judiciary and other offenses.Rep.
Retired US general says nuclear launch order by Pres. Trump can be refused
WASHINGTON — A retired Air Force general told the Senate on Tuesday that an order from President Donald Trump or any of his successors to launch nuclear weapons can be refused by the top officer at U.S. Strategic Command if that order is determined to be illegal.During testimony before the Foreign Relations Committee, retired Gen.
WASHINGTON — A retired Air Force general told the Senate on Tuesday that an order from President Donald Trump or any of his successors to launch nuclear weapons can be refused by the top officer at U.S. Strategic Command if that order is determined to be illegal.During testimony before the Foreign Relations Committee, retired Gen.
Pres. Donald Trump names former drug exec as new health secretary
WASHINGTON — Turning to an industry he's rebuked, President Donald Trump on Monday picked a former top pharmaceutical and government executive to be his health and human services secretary, overseeing a $1 trillion department responsible for major health insurance programs, medical research, food and drug safety, and public health.The nomination of Alex Azar is unusual because HHS secretaries have tended to come from the ranks of elected officials such as governors, leaders in academia and medicine, or top executive branch managers — not industries regulated by the department."He will be a star for better healthcare and lower drug prices!" Pres.
WASHINGTON — Turning to an industry he's rebuked, President Donald Trump on Monday picked a former top pharmaceutical and government executive to be his health and human services secretary, overseeing a $1 trillion department responsible for major health insurance programs, medical research, food and drug safety, and public health.The nomination of Alex Azar is unusual because HHS secretaries have tended to come from the ranks of elected officials such as governors, leaders in academia and medicine, or top executive branch managers — not industries regulated by the department."He will be a star for better healthcare and lower drug prices!" Pres.
Pres. Trump calls Putin sincere, ex-US intelligence heads 'hacks'
HANOI, Vietnam — Days before returning home from a whirlwind trip to Asia, President Donald Trump was back on the defensive over Russian election meddling, saying he considers President Vladimir Putin's denials sincere, dismissing former U.S. intelligence officials as "political hacks" and accusing Democrats of trying to sabotage relations between the two countries.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, President Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin had again vehemently insisted — this time on the sidelines of an economic summit in Vietnam — that Moscow had not interfered in the 2016 U.S. elections.
HANOI, Vietnam — Days before returning home from a whirlwind trip to Asia, President Donald Trump was back on the defensive over Russian election meddling, saying he considers President Vladimir Putin's denials sincere, dismissing former U.S. intelligence officials as "political hacks" and accusing Democrats of trying to sabotage relations between the two countries.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, President Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin had again vehemently insisted — this time on the sidelines of an economic summit in Vietnam — that Moscow had not interfered in the 2016 U.S. elections.
President Trump pushes 'America first' during tough trade talk in Asia
DANANG, Vietnam — President Donald Trump stood before a summit of Asian leaders keen on regional trade pacts and delivered a roaring "America first" message Friday, denouncing China for unfair trade practices just a day after he had heaped praise on President Xi Jinping in Beijing."We are not going to let the United States be taken advantage of anymore," President Trump told CEOs on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference. "I am always going to put America first, the same way that I expect all of you in this room to put your countries first."The president — who pulled the United States out of the Pacific Rim trade pact known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership — said the U.S. would no longer join "large agreements that tie our hands, surrender our sovereignty and make meaningful enforcement practically impossible."
DANANG, Vietnam — President Donald Trump stood before a summit of Asian leaders keen on regional trade pacts and delivered a roaring "America first" message Friday, denouncing China for unfair trade practices just a day after he had heaped praise on President Xi Jinping in Beijing."We are not going to let the United States be taken advantage of anymore," President Trump told CEOs on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference. "I am always going to put America first, the same way that I expect all of you in this room to put your countries first."The president — who pulled the United States out of the Pacific Rim trade pact known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership — said the U.S. would no longer join "large agreements that tie our hands, surrender our sovereignty and make meaningful enforcement practically impossible."
Pomp and pageantry for President Trump in Beijing before tough talks
BEIJING — China rolled out the red carpet for President Donald Trump on Thursday, treating him to an elaborate welcome ceremony on the plaza outside the Great Hall of the People before the leaders turned to their private talks.President Trump looked on approvingly as a Chinese honor guard played the national anthems of both countries, cannons boomed and soldiers marched.
BEIJING — China rolled out the red carpet for President Donald Trump on Thursday, treating him to an elaborate welcome ceremony on the plaza outside the Great Hall of the People before the leaders turned to their private talks.President Trump looked on approvingly as a Chinese honor guard played the national anthems of both countries, cannons boomed and soldiers marched.
Pres. Trump scraps surprise visit to Korean DMZ due to weather
SEOUL -- Softening his aggressive rhetoric, at least for the moment, President Donald Trump stood on South Korean soil Tuesday and urged North Korea to come to the negotiating table.
SEOUL -- Softening his aggressive rhetoric, at least for the moment, President Donald Trump stood on South Korean soil Tuesday and urged North Korea to come to the negotiating table.
President Trump softens rhetoric on North Korea in South Korea: "Makes sense to make a deal"
SEOUL, South Korea — Softening his aggressive rhetoric, at least for the moment, President Donald Trump stood on South Korean soil Tuesday and urged North Korea to come to the negotiating table.
SEOUL, South Korea — Softening his aggressive rhetoric, at least for the moment, President Donald Trump stood on South Korean soil Tuesday and urged North Korea to come to the negotiating table.
President Trump strikes hard line against North Korea in Japan
TOKYO — President Donald Trump struck a hard line against North Korea's nuclear weapons program Monday and urged Japan to do the same as he closed out two days of talks, dinner and golf diplomacy with ally Japan.The president refused to rule out eventual military action against the north and exhorted dictator Kim Jong Un to stop weapons testing, calling the recent launches of missiles over Japanese territory "a threat to the civilized world and international peace and stability.""We will not stand for that," President Trump said at news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. "The era of strategic patience is over.
TOKYO — President Donald Trump struck a hard line against North Korea's nuclear weapons program Monday and urged Japan to do the same as he closed out two days of talks, dinner and golf diplomacy with ally Japan.The president refused to rule out eventual military action against the north and exhorted dictator Kim Jong Un to stop weapons testing, calling the recent launches of missiles over Japanese territory "a threat to the civilized world and international peace and stability.""We will not stand for that," President Trump said at news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. "The era of strategic patience is over.
Woman loses her job after admitting to flipping the bird at President Trump's motorcade
HERNDON, Virginia — A woman has gotten the boot after flipping the bird at President Donald Trump's motorcade.The Washington Post reports Juli Briskman was on her bicycle last month when President Trump's motorcade drove by her on a northern Virginia road.
HERNDON, Virginia — A woman has gotten the boot after flipping the bird at President Donald Trump's motorcade.The Washington Post reports Juli Briskman was on her bicycle last month when President Trump's motorcade drove by her on a northern Virginia road.
Lawmakers bicker over whether tax bill helps middle class
WASHINGTON — House Republicans and Democrats bickered heatedly Monday over whether the GOP tax bill truly helps the middle class, as the Ways and Means Committee kicked off a marathon session to amend and vote on the far-reaching legislation President Donald Trump hopes to sign into law by year's end.Republicans focused on findings by Congress' nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation that the bill would lower taxes across all income levels over the next several years."Clearly this is helping real people.
WASHINGTON — House Republicans and Democrats bickered heatedly Monday over whether the GOP tax bill truly helps the middle class, as the Ways and Means Committee kicked off a marathon session to amend and vote on the far-reaching legislation President Donald Trump hopes to sign into law by year's end.Republicans focused on findings by Congress' nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation that the bill would lower taxes across all income levels over the next several years."Clearly this is helping real people.
President Trump lands in Japan, kicking off first Asia trip
FUSSA, Japan — President Donald Trump touched down in Japan on Sunday, kicking off a grueling and consequential trip to Asia during which he'll exhort allies and rivals to step up efforts to counter the dangers posed by North Korea's nuclear threat.President Trump landed at Yokota Air Base on the outskirts of Tokyo, where he'll begin his trip with an address to American servicemembers.
FUSSA, Japan — President Donald Trump touched down in Japan on Sunday, kicking off a grueling and consequential trip to Asia during which he'll exhort allies and rivals to step up efforts to counter the dangers posed by North Korea's nuclear threat.President Trump landed at Yokota Air Base on the outskirts of Tokyo, where he'll begin his trip with an address to American servicemembers.