Deal or no deal? 'Dreamers' wait as Pres. Trump, lawmakers joust
WASHINGTON — The fate of 800,000 young immigrants hung in the balance Thursday as top lawmakers, White House officials and President Donald Trump himself squabbled over whether an agreement had been struck to protect them — and if so, exactly what it was.In the face of an intense backlash from conservatives inside the Capitol and out, Speaker Paul Ryan and other GOP House members adamantly insisted that there was no agreement to enshrine protections for the immigrants brought to America as children and now here illegally.John Cornyn of Texas, the No. 2 Senate Republican, put it this way: There was "a deal to make a deal."President Trump himself said he was "fairly close" to an agreement that could protect the young "Dreamers" while also adding border security, as long as his long-promised wall with Mexico was also separately addressed.
WASHINGTON — The fate of 800,000 young immigrants hung in the balance Thursday as top lawmakers, White House officials and President Donald Trump himself squabbled over whether an agreement had been struck to protect them — and if so, exactly what it was.In the face of an intense backlash from conservatives inside the Capitol and out, Speaker Paul Ryan and other GOP House members adamantly insisted that there was no agreement to enshrine protections for the immigrants brought to America as children and now here illegally.John Cornyn of Texas, the No. 2 Senate Republican, put it this way: There was "a deal to make a deal."President Trump himself said he was "fairly close" to an agreement that could protect the young "Dreamers" while also adding border security, as long as his long-promised wall with Mexico was also separately addressed.
President Trump dispenses hoagies, handshakes in hurricane zone
NAPLES, Fla. — President Donald Trump doled out hoagies and handshakes in the sweltering Florida heat on Thursday as he took a firsthand tour of Irma's devastation and liberally dispensed congratulatory words about the federal and state recovery effort.President Trump, who was in and out of the state in about three hours, got an aerial view of the water-deluged homes along Florida's southwestern coast from his helicopter, then drove in his motorcade along streets lined with felled trees, darkened traffic lights and shuttered stores on his way to a mobile home community hit hard by the storm.Walking along a street in Naples Estates with his wife, Melania, the president encountered piles of broken siding and soggy furniture sitting on a front porch, and residents and volunteers who were happy to get a presidential visit."We are there for you 100 percent," President Trump said before donning gloves and helping to hand out sandwiches to local residents from a lunch line under a canopy. "I'll be back here numerous times.
NAPLES, Fla. — President Donald Trump doled out hoagies and handshakes in the sweltering Florida heat on Thursday as he took a firsthand tour of Irma's devastation and liberally dispensed congratulatory words about the federal and state recovery effort.President Trump, who was in and out of the state in about three hours, got an aerial view of the water-deluged homes along Florida's southwestern coast from his helicopter, then drove in his motorcade along streets lined with felled trees, darkened traffic lights and shuttered stores on his way to a mobile home community hit hard by the storm.Walking along a street in Naples Estates with his wife, Melania, the president encountered piles of broken siding and soggy furniture sitting on a front porch, and residents and volunteers who were happy to get a presidential visit."We are there for you 100 percent," President Trump said before donning gloves and helping to hand out sandwiches to local residents from a lunch line under a canopy. "I'll be back here numerous times.
Pres. Trump pushes back against Dems who claimed DACA deal: "We're working on a plan"
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was "fairly close" to a deal with congressional leaders to preserve protections for hundreds of thousands of young immigrants living illegally in America and declared that Republican leaders were "very much on board."But President Trump, speaking to reporters before surveying hurricane damage in Florida, pushed back against Democratic leaders who claimed there was a deal on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was "fairly close" to a deal with congressional leaders to preserve protections for hundreds of thousands of young immigrants living illegally in America and declared that Republican leaders were "very much on board."But President Trump, speaking to reporters before surveying hurricane damage in Florida, pushed back against Democratic leaders who claimed there was a deal on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative.
ESPN accepts Jemele Hill's apology for Pres. Trump tweets: "She has a right to her personal opinions"
NEW YORK — ESPN says it has accepted the apology of its "SportsCenter" host Jemele Hill for tweeting this week that President Donald Trump was a "white supremacist" and "bigot."The network and Hill delivered statements shortly before midnight, hours after White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday called Hill's comments outrageous and something that could be considered a fireable offense by ESPN.Hill publicly apologized for the trouble she'd brought on her employer.Hill, who is African-American, became the latest public symbol of the nation's political divisions this week after some exchanges on Twitter.
NEW YORK — ESPN says it has accepted the apology of its "SportsCenter" host Jemele Hill for tweeting this week that President Donald Trump was a "white supremacist" and "bigot."The network and Hill delivered statements shortly before midnight, hours after White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday called Hill's comments outrageous and something that could be considered a fireable offense by ESPN.Hill publicly apologized for the trouble she'd brought on her employer.Hill, who is African-American, became the latest public symbol of the nation's political divisions this week after some exchanges on Twitter.
President Trump praises rapid response to Irma in Florida: "We have been very, very fast"
FORT MYERS, Florida — President Donald Trump met with federal and state leaders in Florida on Thursday as he surveyed damage from Hurricane Irma and praised the rapid response of the recovery effort."We have been very, very fast and we had to be," President Trump said at an airport hangar where he was joined by Vice President Mike Pence, Gov.
FORT MYERS, Florida — President Donald Trump met with federal and state leaders in Florida on Thursday as he surveyed damage from Hurricane Irma and praised the rapid response of the recovery effort."We have been very, very fast and we had to be," President Trump said at an airport hangar where he was joined by Vice President Mike Pence, Gov.
House passes $1.2 trillion omnibus spending bill
WASHINGTON — The House has passed a sweeping $1.2 trillion spending bill for the Pentagon, domestic agencies, and foreign aid that GOP leaders are calling a winner for conservatives — even though it reversed many of the spending cuts sought by President Donald Trump this spring.The massive measure wraps the 12 annual spending bills into one and is the first time in more than a decade that the House has passed all of the appropriations bills in one fashion or the other by Sept. 30, the end of the budget year.Lawmakers spent the past two weeks debating a $500 billion package for nondefense agencies.
WASHINGTON — The House has passed a sweeping $1.2 trillion spending bill for the Pentagon, domestic agencies, and foreign aid that GOP leaders are calling a winner for conservatives — even though it reversed many of the spending cuts sought by President Donald Trump this spring.The massive measure wraps the 12 annual spending bills into one and is the first time in more than a decade that the House has passed all of the appropriations bills in one fashion or the other by Sept. 30, the end of the budget year.Lawmakers spent the past two weeks debating a $500 billion package for nondefense agencies.
President Trump denies 'deal' with Democrats on young immigrants, DACA
WASHINGTO — President Donald Trump denied Thursday an assertion by Congress' top two Democrats that they reached an agreement with him that would preserve protections for young immigrants in the U.S. illegally while providing border security enhancements, but not the Southern wall he has coveted."No deal was made last night on DACA," known as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, President Trump tweeted before daybreak Thursday, contracting a characterization of a private White House dinner Wednesday night by his guests, Sen.
WASHINGTO — President Donald Trump denied Thursday an assertion by Congress' top two Democrats that they reached an agreement with him that would preserve protections for young immigrants in the U.S. illegally while providing border security enhancements, but not the Southern wall he has coveted."No deal was made last night on DACA," known as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, President Trump tweeted before daybreak Thursday, contracting a characterization of a private White House dinner Wednesday night by his guests, Sen.
ESPN distances itself from anchor Jemele Hill's tweets on Pres. Trump
BRISTOL, Conn. — ESPN distanced itself from anchor Jemele Hill's tweets one day after she called President Donald Trump "a white supremacist" and "a bigot.""The comments on Twitter from Jemele Hill regarding the president do not represent the position of ESPN," the network tweeted Tuesday from its public relations department's account. "We have addressed this with Jemele and she recognizes her actions were inappropriate."On Monday night, in a series of exchanges with other Twitter users, Hill said, "Donald Trump is a white supremacist who has largely surrounded himself w/ other white supremacists."Hill, an African-American co-host of the 6 p.m. broadcast of "SportsCenter," also added that "Trump is the most ignorant, offensive president of my lifetime.
BRISTOL, Conn. — ESPN distanced itself from anchor Jemele Hill's tweets one day after she called President Donald Trump "a white supremacist" and "a bigot.""The comments on Twitter from Jemele Hill regarding the president do not represent the position of ESPN," the network tweeted Tuesday from its public relations department's account. "We have addressed this with Jemele and she recognizes her actions were inappropriate."On Monday night, in a series of exchanges with other Twitter users, Hill said, "Donald Trump is a white supremacist who has largely surrounded himself w/ other white supremacists."Hill, an African-American co-host of the 6 p.m. broadcast of "SportsCenter," also added that "Trump is the most ignorant, offensive president of my lifetime.
White House accuses Clinton of 'reckless attacks' in book
WASHINGTON — The White House is accusing former campaign rival Hillary Clinton of "propping up book sales with false and reckless attacks."White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says she's unsure if President Donald Trump will be reading "What Happened," Clinton's account of the 2016 campaign.
WASHINGTON — The White House is accusing former campaign rival Hillary Clinton of "propping up book sales with false and reckless attacks."White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says she's unsure if President Donald Trump will be reading "What Happened," Clinton's account of the 2016 campaign.
Chicago asks for national halt to Pres. Trump's immigration rules
CHICAGO — Attorneys for Chicago on Monday asked a federal judge for a nationwide halt to Trump administration requirements that cities enforce tough immigration laws in order to receive some federal grants, staking out a leadership role for the nation's third largest city in the fight over so-called sanctuary cities.Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proclaimed the city a sanctuary for immigrants in the country illegally and has refused to allow immigration police access to city jails without a warrant.
CHICAGO — Attorneys for Chicago on Monday asked a federal judge for a nationwide halt to Trump administration requirements that cities enforce tough immigration laws in order to receive some federal grants, staking out a leadership role for the nation's third largest city in the fight over so-called sanctuary cities.Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proclaimed the city a sanctuary for immigrants in the country illegally and has refused to allow immigration police access to city jails without a warrant.
President Trump and first lady commemorate Sept. 11 anniversary
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is leading a national moment of silence on the anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks, his first commemoration of the solemn anniversary in office.President Trump and first lady Melania Trump observed a moment of silence at the White House on Monday in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 people who were killed when hijackers flew commercial airplanes into New York's World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.The Trumps bowed their heads and placed their hands over their hearts as "Taps" was played on the South Lawn during the somber ceremony with White House aides and other administration officials.The morning remembrance was held at 8:46 a.m., the time the first plane struck one of the Twin Towers on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is leading a national moment of silence on the anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks, his first commemoration of the solemn anniversary in office.President Trump and first lady Melania Trump observed a moment of silence at the White House on Monday in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 people who were killed when hijackers flew commercial airplanes into New York's World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.The Trumps bowed their heads and placed their hands over their hearts as "Taps" was played on the South Lawn during the somber ceremony with White House aides and other administration officials.The morning remembrance was held at 8:46 a.m., the time the first plane struck one of the Twin Towers on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001.
Jennifer Lawrence suggests storms are 'Mother Nature's rage'
NEW YORK — Jennifer Lawrence is facing backlash online for suggesting that monster hurricanes that just devastated Texas and another nearing Florida may have been prompted by Donald Trump becoming president.While in England to promote her film "Mother!" the actress was asked about changes happening in America. "You know, you're watching these hurricanes now, and it's really hard, especially while promoting this movie, not to feel Mother Nature's rage.
NEW YORK — Jennifer Lawrence is facing backlash online for suggesting that monster hurricanes that just devastated Texas and another nearing Florida may have been prompted by Donald Trump becoming president.While in England to promote her film "Mother!" the actress was asked about changes happening in America. "You know, you're watching these hurricanes now, and it's really hard, especially while promoting this movie, not to feel Mother Nature's rage.
White House: Pres. Trump briefed on Irma preparations; his "number 1 priority is saving lives"
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The White House says President Donald Trump was briefed Thursday on preparations for Hurricane Irma and the federal government's planned response to the storm.The White House says President Trump urged his administration to stay engaged in supporting the governors of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Florida and other states that may be affected.President Trump's "number one priority is saving lives," the White House says.President Trump told the officials that those in the path of the storm need to heed the instructions of their state and local officials.President Trump was also briefed on the recovery efforts involving Harvey.He was joined by Vice President Mike Pence and senior members of the Trump administration during the briefing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The White House says President Donald Trump was briefed Thursday on preparations for Hurricane Irma and the federal government's planned response to the storm.The White House says President Trump urged his administration to stay engaged in supporting the governors of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Florida and other states that may be affected.President Trump's "number one priority is saving lives," the White House says.President Trump told the officials that those in the path of the storm need to heed the instructions of their state and local officials.President Trump was also briefed on the recovery efforts involving Harvey.He was joined by Vice President Mike Pence and senior members of the Trump administration during the briefing.
Trump Jr. tells senators 'no collusion' with Russians, wanted info. on Clinton's "fitness, character, qualifications"
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump's eldest son told a Senate committee Thursday he was open to receiving information about Hillary Clinton's "fitness, character or qualifications" in a meeting with a Russian lawyer last year.However, Donald Trump Jr.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump's eldest son told a Senate committee Thursday he was open to receiving information about Hillary Clinton's "fitness, character or qualifications" in a meeting with a Russian lawyer last year.However, Donald Trump Jr.
Pres. Trump tweets reassurance about DACA at Pelosi's urging: "You have nothing to worry about"
WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi urged President Donald Trump Thursday to tweet reassurances to the immigrants who benefit from a program his administration is ending.
WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi urged President Donald Trump Thursday to tweet reassurances to the immigrants who benefit from a program his administration is ending.
President Trump's ex-strategist: White House aides must defend president
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's ex-strategist is blasting White House aides who publicly distanced themselves from the president's response to Charlottesville — yet stick it out in the West Wing.Steve Bannon, in a CBS interview weeks after he was pushed out, singled out President Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn, saying, "If you don't like what he's doing and you don't agree with it, you have an obligation to resign."Cohn, in an interview with The Financial Times, had sharply denounced President Trump for saying that "many sides" were to blame for the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, and criticized the administration's response to incident.Bannon's take: "You can tell him, 'Hey, maybe you can do it a better way.' But if you're going to break, then resign.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's ex-strategist is blasting White House aides who publicly distanced themselves from the president's response to Charlottesville — yet stick it out in the West Wing.Steve Bannon, in a CBS interview weeks after he was pushed out, singled out President Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn, saying, "If you don't like what he's doing and you don't agree with it, you have an obligation to resign."Cohn, in an interview with The Financial Times, had sharply denounced President Trump for saying that "many sides" were to blame for the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, and criticized the administration's response to incident.Bannon's take: "You can tell him, 'Hey, maybe you can do it a better way.' But if you're going to break, then resign.
15 states, DC sue Trump administration over ending DACA
NEW YORK — Fifteen states and the District of Columbia sued the U.S. government Wednesday to block President Donald Trump's plan to end protection against deportation for young immigrants who New York's attorney general labeled the "best of America."The lawsuit filed in federal court in Brooklyn asked a judge to strike down as unconstitutional the president's action involving the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA.It called the move "a culmination of President Trump's oft-stated commitments ...
NEW YORK — Fifteen states and the District of Columbia sued the U.S. government Wednesday to block President Donald Trump's plan to end protection against deportation for young immigrants who New York's attorney general labeled the "best of America."The lawsuit filed in federal court in Brooklyn asked a judge to strike down as unconstitutional the president's action involving the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA.It called the move "a culmination of President Trump's oft-stated commitments ...
President, first lady donate $1M to 12 organizations for Harvey relief
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are donating a total of $1 million to a dozen organizations involved in Harvey relief work, including the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity, the White House announced Wednesday.The American Red Cross and Salvation Army will each receive $300,000; Samaritan's Purse and Reachout America will collect $100,000 each.The Trumps are giving $25,000 each to eight other organizations: the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Catholic Charities, Direct Relief, Habitat for Humanity, Houston Humane Society, Operation Blessing, Portlight Inclusive Disaster Strategies and Team Rubicon.The White House said the donations are coming from the president's personal funds.Harvey slammed into the Gulf Coast of Texas on Aug. 25 as a Category 4 hurricane.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are donating a total of $1 million to a dozen organizations involved in Harvey relief work, including the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity, the White House announced Wednesday.The American Red Cross and Salvation Army will each receive $300,000; Samaritan's Purse and Reachout America will collect $100,000 each.The Trumps are giving $25,000 each to eight other organizations: the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Catholic Charities, Direct Relief, Habitat for Humanity, Houston Humane Society, Operation Blessing, Portlight Inclusive Disaster Strategies and Team Rubicon.The White House said the donations are coming from the president's personal funds.Harvey slammed into the Gulf Coast of Texas on Aug. 25 as a Category 4 hurricane.
Former Pres. Obama: Pres. Trump's decision to roll back DACA 'cruel,' 'self-defeating'
WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama says President Donald Trump's decision to roll back the so-called 'dreamers' program is 'cruel' and 'self-defeating.'The White House says it wants Congress to come up with a plan to replace the program the Trump administration is phasing out, which shields young immigrants from deportation.White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says President Trump wants to see "responsible immigration reform" from Congress.
WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama says President Donald Trump's decision to roll back the so-called 'dreamers' program is 'cruel' and 'self-defeating.'The White House says it wants Congress to come up with a plan to replace the program the Trump administration is phasing out, which shields young immigrants from deportation.White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says President Trump wants to see "responsible immigration reform" from Congress.
Putin says Pres. Trump 'not my bride, and I'm not his groom'
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin refrained from criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump at a news conference in China on Tuesday, but said a decision to shutter Russian diplomatic outposts in the U.S. was poorly handled.Speaking at a news conference during a summit in China on Tuesday, Putin dismissed as "naive" a question about whether he was disappointed in President Trump.In comments carried by Russian news agencies, Putin said President Trump is "not my bride, and I'm not his groom."Asked how Russia would feel if President Trump were impeached, Putin said it would be "absolutely wrong" for Russia to discuss domestic U.S. politics.Russian officials cheered President Trump when he was elected last year, and Putin praised him as someone who wanted to improve ties with Russia.
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin refrained from criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump at a news conference in China on Tuesday, but said a decision to shutter Russian diplomatic outposts in the U.S. was poorly handled.Speaking at a news conference during a summit in China on Tuesday, Putin dismissed as "naive" a question about whether he was disappointed in President Trump.In comments carried by Russian news agencies, Putin said President Trump is "not my bride, and I'm not his groom."Asked how Russia would feel if President Trump were impeached, Putin said it would be "absolutely wrong" for Russia to discuss domestic U.S. politics.Russian officials cheered President Trump when he was elected last year, and Putin praised him as someone who wanted to improve ties with Russia.