President Trump's family and associates to be in Russia probe crosshairs
WASHINGTON — As Congress returns from recess, President Donald Trump's family and associates will be back in the crosshairs of congressional committees investigating whether his campaign colluded with Russia, as well as of the high-wattage legal team assembled by special counsel Robert Mueller.Some of the attention will be focused squarely on the president's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., who will meet privately in the coming weeks with staffers on the Senate judiciary and intelligence committees.
WASHINGTON — As Congress returns from recess, President Donald Trump's family and associates will be back in the crosshairs of congressional committees investigating whether his campaign colluded with Russia, as well as of the high-wattage legal team assembled by special counsel Robert Mueller.Some of the attention will be focused squarely on the president's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., who will meet privately in the coming weeks with staffers on the Senate judiciary and intelligence committees.
President Trump calls North Korea 'rogue nation,' after "major nuclear test"
TOKYO — The Latest on the nuclear test North Korea conducted Sunday — its sixth and largest so far (all times local):___8:45 p.m.President Donald Trump has reacted to what he's calling "a major Nuclear Test" by North Korea — branding the North "a rogue nation" whose "words and actions continue to be very hostile and dangerous" to the United States.
TOKYO — The Latest on the nuclear test North Korea conducted Sunday — its sixth and largest so far (all times local):___8:45 p.m.President Donald Trump has reacted to what he's calling "a major Nuclear Test" by North Korea — branding the North "a rogue nation" whose "words and actions continue to be very hostile and dangerous" to the United States.
President Trump, asked if he'd attack North Korea, says: 'We'll see'
WASHINGTON — North Korea on Sunday claimed a "perfect success" for its most powerful nuclear test so far, a further step in the development of weapons capable of striking anywhere in the United States.
WASHINGTON — North Korea on Sunday claimed a "perfect success" for its most powerful nuclear test so far, a further step in the development of weapons capable of striking anywhere in the United States.
President Trump attends church service on National Day of Prayer
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is attending a church service on a National Day of Prayer for Harvey victims.President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at St.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is attending a church service on a National Day of Prayer for Harvey victims.President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at St.
DOJ says it has no records related to Trump Tower 'wiretaps'
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department says in a legal filing that it has no information about wiretaps President Donald Trump once claimed had been made of Trump Tower in New York.The department's National Security Division and the FBI "confirm that they have no records related to wiretaps as described by" President Trump's March tweets.In those tweets, President Trump alleged President Barack Obama "had my 'wires tapped' in Trump Tower" prior to Election Day.
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department says in a legal filing that it has no information about wiretaps President Donald Trump once claimed had been made of Trump Tower in New York.The department's National Security Division and the FBI "confirm that they have no records related to wiretaps as described by" President Trump's March tweets.In those tweets, President Trump alleged President Barack Obama "had my 'wires tapped' in Trump Tower" prior to Election Day.
Upbeat President Trump pitches in at shelter for Harvey victims
HOUSTON — President Donald Trump cupped a boy's face in his hands and then gave him a high-five.
HOUSTON — President Donald Trump cupped a boy's face in his hands and then gave him a high-five.
President Trump to meet flood victims in Texas, Louisiana
HOUSTON -- President Donald Trump is set to stop in Houston and Lake Charles, Louisiana, to survey damage from Harvey.The White House says he'll have time to talk to residents still recovering from the devastation.
HOUSTON -- President Donald Trump is set to stop in Houston and Lake Charles, Louisiana, to survey damage from Harvey.The White House says he'll have time to talk to residents still recovering from the devastation.
White House preparing $5.9B request for Harvey recovery aid
WASHINGTON — The White House has prepared a request to Congress for an initial $5.9 billion package in Harvey recovery aid, a first down payment to make sure recovery efforts over the next few weeks are adequately funded.President Trump's proposal, which is being finalized pending White House consultations with key Republicans, promises to represent just a fraction of an eventual Harvey recovery package that could rival the $100-billion-plus in taxpayer-financed help for victims of 2005's Hurricane Katrina.A senior administration official said the plan will be sent to Congress on Friday and House and Senate votes appear likely next week.
WASHINGTON — The White House has prepared a request to Congress for an initial $5.9 billion package in Harvey recovery aid, a first down payment to make sure recovery efforts over the next few weeks are adequately funded.President Trump's proposal, which is being finalized pending White House consultations with key Republicans, promises to represent just a fraction of an eventual Harvey recovery package that could rival the $100-billion-plus in taxpayer-financed help for victims of 2005's Hurricane Katrina.A senior administration official said the plan will be sent to Congress on Friday and House and Senate votes appear likely next week.
'Dreamers' decision weighs on Pres. Trump as announcement nears
WASHINGTON — Midday protests.
WASHINGTON — Midday protests.
Trump administration slashes funds for health care sign-ups
WASHINGTON — Affirming its disdain for "Obamacare," the Trump administration on Thursday announced sharp cuts in programs promoting health care enrollment under the Affordable Care Act for next year.Advertising will be cut from $100 million spent on 2017 sign-ups to $10 million, said Health and Human Services officials.
WASHINGTON — Affirming its disdain for "Obamacare," the Trump administration on Thursday announced sharp cuts in programs promoting health care enrollment under the Affordable Care Act for next year.Advertising will be cut from $100 million spent on 2017 sign-ups to $10 million, said Health and Human Services officials.
White House: Pres. Trump to pledge $1M in personal funds to Harvey relief efforts
WASHINGTON — White House says President Trump to pledge $1 million in personal funds to Harvey relief efforts.The Latest on President Donald Trump and Harvey (all times local):President Donald Trump says "all of America" is grieving with those who lost loved ones because of Harvey.Trump is also commending the emergency responders, whose selfless devotion he says has saved lives.Trump visited Corpus Christi, Texas, and Austin on Tuesday for briefings on Harvey's devastation.
WASHINGTON — White House says President Trump to pledge $1 million in personal funds to Harvey relief efforts.The Latest on President Donald Trump and Harvey (all times local):President Donald Trump says "all of America" is grieving with those who lost loved ones because of Harvey.Trump is also commending the emergency responders, whose selfless devotion he says has saved lives.Trump visited Corpus Christi, Texas, and Austin on Tuesday for briefings on Harvey's devastation.
Who's sorry now? Not Kathy Griffin over Pres. Trump photo, video
LOS ANGELES — Kathy Griffin retracted her apology for a gory image of a fake President Donald Trump head, saying anger against her was overblown and should be directed at President Trump and his administration.A feisty Griffin, interviewed Tuesday on Australian TV in advance of an international comedy tour, slammed the president and his actions as she reversed course from her tearful mea culpa in May."So the picture happened, the outrage was ridiculous, I made an apology, and now in light of all the crazy stuff that he (President Trump) and this administration are doing.....
LOS ANGELES — Kathy Griffin retracted her apology for a gory image of a fake President Donald Trump head, saying anger against her was overblown and should be directed at President Trump and his administration.A feisty Griffin, interviewed Tuesday on Australian TV in advance of an international comedy tour, slammed the president and his actions as she reversed course from her tearful mea culpa in May."So the picture happened, the outrage was ridiculous, I made an apology, and now in light of all the crazy stuff that he (President Trump) and this administration are doing.....
President Trump pushes tax overhaul, says it's 'badly needed'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will kick off his lobbying effort for a tax overhaul at an event with a Midwestern manufacturing backdrop and some economic tough talk.The one thing missing?
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will kick off his lobbying effort for a tax overhaul at an event with a Midwestern manufacturing backdrop and some economic tough talk.The one thing missing?
North Korea says missile launch "a prelude to containing Guam"
WASHINGTON — North Korea's missile launch on Tuesday was a prelude to more military operations directed at the US territory of Guam, North Korean state media said Wednesday.Pyongyang said it fired an intermediate-range missile Hwasong-12 in Tuesday's test.The missile's flight path took it over Japan, further fueling tensions between North Korea and the United States and its allies, Japan and South Korea.Tuesday's launch was "the first step of the military operation of the (North Korean military) in the Pacific and a meaningful prelude to containing Guam," a report from the state-run Korean Central News Agency said.It said Pyongyang would be "conducting more ballistic rocket launching drills with the Pacific as a target in the future."
WASHINGTON — North Korea's missile launch on Tuesday was a prelude to more military operations directed at the US territory of Guam, North Korean state media said Wednesday.Pyongyang said it fired an intermediate-range missile Hwasong-12 in Tuesday's test.The missile's flight path took it over Japan, further fueling tensions between North Korea and the United States and its allies, Japan and South Korea.Tuesday's launch was "the first step of the military operation of the (North Korean military) in the Pacific and a meaningful prelude to containing Guam," a report from the state-run Korean Central News Agency said.It said Pyongyang would be "conducting more ballistic rocket launching drills with the Pacific as a target in the future."
Pres. Trump offers Texans in-person reassurances: "We are going to get you back and operating immediately"
WASHINGTON — Eager to show he's on the job and taking action, President Donald Trump offered up in-person reassurances Tuesday to Texans who felt the wrath of Harvey, promising local residents: "We are going to get you back and operating immediately."Starting his visit to Texas in wind-whipped but sunny Corpus Christi, President Trump's motorcade passed broken trees, knocked down signs and fences askew as it made its way to a firehouse for a briefing with local officials."This was of epic proportion," the president declared as he pledged to provide model recovery assistance. "We want to do it better than ever before.
WASHINGTON — Eager to show he's on the job and taking action, President Donald Trump offered up in-person reassurances Tuesday to Texans who felt the wrath of Harvey, promising local residents: "We are going to get you back and operating immediately."Starting his visit to Texas in wind-whipped but sunny Corpus Christi, President Trump's motorcade passed broken trees, knocked down signs and fences askew as it made its way to a firehouse for a briefing with local officials."This was of epic proportion," the president declared as he pledged to provide model recovery assistance. "We want to do it better than ever before.
President Trump's lawyer: Trump Tower in Russia considered during campaign
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's personal lawyer confirmed Monday that the president's company pursued a project in Moscow during the Republican primary, but said that the plan was abandoned "for a variety of business reasons." The attorney, Michael Cohen, also said he sent an email to the spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of the potential deal.The confirmation that the Trump Organization was actively considering doing business in Russia during the presidential election could provide special counsel Robert Mueller with motivation for probing President Trump's personal and business finances, a line President Trump has warned him not to cross.Cohen disclosed details of the deal in a statement to the House intelligence committee, which like Mueller is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and possible coordination between President Trump's campaign and Russia.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's personal lawyer confirmed Monday that the president's company pursued a project in Moscow during the Republican primary, but said that the plan was abandoned "for a variety of business reasons." The attorney, Michael Cohen, also said he sent an email to the spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of the potential deal.The confirmation that the Trump Organization was actively considering doing business in Russia during the presidential election could provide special counsel Robert Mueller with motivation for probing President Trump's personal and business finances, a line President Trump has warned him not to cross.Cohen disclosed details of the deal in a statement to the House intelligence committee, which like Mueller is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and possible coordination between President Trump's campaign and Russia.
VP Pence stresses government's support in Texas
HOUSTON — Vice President Mike Pence is stressing that the federal government will support Harvey recovery efforts going forward.In an interview with Houston radio station KTRH Monday morning, Pence said the federal government will make the resources available to see Texas through rescue operations and recovery.Pence noted that given the "magnitude of the flooding" that "it will be years coming back."The vice president stressed that President Donald Trump has been "continuously engaged" on Harvey, noting that it is still the "beginning of the effort." He said details of President Trump's visit to Texas will be "forthcoming."
HOUSTON — Vice President Mike Pence is stressing that the federal government will support Harvey recovery efforts going forward.In an interview with Houston radio station KTRH Monday morning, Pence said the federal government will make the resources available to see Texas through rescue operations and recovery.Pence noted that given the "magnitude of the flooding" that "it will be years coming back."The vice president stressed that President Donald Trump has been "continuously engaged" on Harvey, noting that it is still the "beginning of the effort." He said details of President Trump's visit to Texas will be "forthcoming."
Pres. Trump set to roll back limits on military gear for police
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is preparing to lift restrictions on surplus military equipment that can be passed on to local law enforcement agencies in spite of past concerns that armored vehicles and other gear were escalating confrontations with protesters.Documents obtained by The Associated Press indicate Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is preparing to lift restrictions on surplus military equipment that can be passed on to local law enforcement agencies in spite of past concerns that armored vehicles and other gear were escalating confrontations with protesters.Documents obtained by The Associated Press indicate Pres.
White House: President Trump headed to Texas Tuesday amid Harvey
HOUSTON, Texas -- The White House said Sunday, August 27th President Donald Trump will travel to Texas on Tuesday, August 29th.Texas Gov.
HOUSTON, Texas -- The White House said Sunday, August 27th President Donald Trump will travel to Texas on Tuesday, August 29th.Texas Gov.
Senator McCain critical of President Trump's pardon of Arpaio
PHOENIX — The Latest on President Donald Trump pardoning former Phoenix metro sheriff Joe Arpaio (all times local):7:55 p.m.U.S. Sen.
PHOENIX — The Latest on President Donald Trump pardoning former Phoenix metro sheriff Joe Arpaio (all times local):7:55 p.m.U.S. Sen.