Twitter retaliation: Stephen King blocks President Trump from 'It'
BANGOR, Maine — Stephen King is retaliating against President Donald Trump for blocking him on Twitter.In a post late Thursday, the Maine horror author said he would block Pres.
BANGOR, Maine — Stephen King is retaliating against President Donald Trump for blocking him on Twitter.In a post late Thursday, the Maine horror author said he would block Pres.
Pres. Trump pardons ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio over federal conviction
PHOENIX — President Donald Trump spared former Sheriff Joe Arpaio a possible jail sentence on Friday by pardoning the recent federal conviction stemming from his immigration patrols, reversing what critics saw as a long-awaited comeuppance for a lawman who escaped accountability for headline-grabbing tactics during his tenure as metropolitan Phoenix's top law enforcer.The White House said the 85-year-old ex-sheriff was a "worthy candidate" for a presidential pardon.
PHOENIX — President Donald Trump spared former Sheriff Joe Arpaio a possible jail sentence on Friday by pardoning the recent federal conviction stemming from his immigration patrols, reversing what critics saw as a long-awaited comeuppance for a lawman who escaped accountability for headline-grabbing tactics during his tenure as metropolitan Phoenix's top law enforcer.The White House said the 85-year-old ex-sheriff was a "worthy candidate" for a presidential pardon.
Trump administration imposes sweeping sanctions on Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela — The Trump administration on Friday slapped sweeping financial sanctions on Venezuela, barring banks from any new financial deals with the government or state-run oil giant PDVSA.The sanctions President Trump signed by executive order are bound to dramatically escalate tensions between Venezuela and the U.S. and exacerbate the country's economic crisis."These measures are carefully calibrated to deny the Maduro dictatorship a critical source of financing to maintain its illegitimate rule, protect the United States financial system from complicity in Venezuela's corruption and in the impoverishment of the Venezuelan people, and allow for humanitarian assistance," the White House said in a statement.The actions prohibit dealings in new debt and equity issued by the government of Venezuela and its state oil company.
CARACAS, Venezuela — The Trump administration on Friday slapped sweeping financial sanctions on Venezuela, barring banks from any new financial deals with the government or state-run oil giant PDVSA.The sanctions President Trump signed by executive order are bound to dramatically escalate tensions between Venezuela and the U.S. and exacerbate the country's economic crisis."These measures are carefully calibrated to deny the Maduro dictatorship a critical source of financing to maintain its illegitimate rule, protect the United States financial system from complicity in Venezuela's corruption and in the impoverishment of the Venezuelan people, and allow for humanitarian assistance," the White House said in a statement.The actions prohibit dealings in new debt and equity issued by the government of Venezuela and its state oil company.
President Trump continues Twitter attack on Mitch McConnell
President Donald Trump is attacking Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell amid reports about growing tension between the two.On Twitter Thursday, President Trump said: "The only problem I have with Mitch McConnell is that, after hearing Repeal & Replace for 7 years, he failed!"President Trump adds: "That should NEVER have happened!"
President Donald Trump is attacking Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell amid reports about growing tension between the two.On Twitter Thursday, President Trump said: "The only problem I have with Mitch McConnell is that, after hearing Repeal & Replace for 7 years, he failed!"President Trump adds: "That should NEVER have happened!"
Gov. Walker asks Pres. Trump for flooding disaster declaration
MADISON, Wis. — Gov.
MADISON, Wis. — Gov.
Hillary Clinton: My 'skin crawled' as President Trump hovered on debate stage
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton says Donald Trump's pacing, hovering demeanor onstage during an October 2016 presidential debate made her so uncomfortable "my skin crawled." She says in her upcoming book that President Trump shadowed her so closely she had to resist shouting out, "Back up you creep, get away from me."The Democratic presidential nominee recounts her struggle to keep composed during that pivotal Oct. 9 faceoff in St.
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton says Donald Trump's pacing, hovering demeanor onstage during an October 2016 presidential debate made her so uncomfortable "my skin crawled." She says in her upcoming book that President Trump shadowed her so closely she had to resist shouting out, "Back up you creep, get away from me."The Democratic presidential nominee recounts her struggle to keep composed during that pivotal Oct. 9 faceoff in St.
The Latest: Trump threatens shutdown over border wall
PHOENIX — The Latest on President Donald Trump's visit to Arizona (all times PDT):8 p.m.President Donald Trump is threatening to shut down the federal government unless Congress provides funding for his promised border wall.Trump tells a rally crowd in Phoenix, Arizona, that he has a message for "obstructionist" Democrats.He says, "If we have to close down our government, we're building that wall."Trump is also accusing Democrats of putting American security at risk for not supporting the proposal.The wall was one of Trump's most popular campaign vows, prompting frequent rally chants of "Build that wall!" Trump had promised Mexico would pay for the wall, but Mexico has so far refused.The House has passed a spending bill with funding for the border wall, but it faces an uncertain future in the Senate.___7:55 p.m.President Donald Trump is signaling that he wants to grant a pardon to former Sheriff Joe Arpaio over his recent conviction in federal court.Trump told a Phoenix crowd Tuesday that Arpaio is "going to be just fine" as he awaits sentencing on a misdemeanor contempt-of-court conviction stemming from his defiance of the courts.There had been intense speculation in recent days that the president might issue a pardon for Arpaio, best known for his immigration crackdowns as the top lawman in metropolitan Phoenix.
PHOENIX — The Latest on President Donald Trump's visit to Arizona (all times PDT):8 p.m.President Donald Trump is threatening to shut down the federal government unless Congress provides funding for his promised border wall.Trump tells a rally crowd in Phoenix, Arizona, that he has a message for "obstructionist" Democrats.He says, "If we have to close down our government, we're building that wall."Trump is also accusing Democrats of putting American security at risk for not supporting the proposal.The wall was one of Trump's most popular campaign vows, prompting frequent rally chants of "Build that wall!" Trump had promised Mexico would pay for the wall, but Mexico has so far refused.The House has passed a spending bill with funding for the border wall, but it faces an uncertain future in the Senate.___7:55 p.m.President Donald Trump is signaling that he wants to grant a pardon to former Sheriff Joe Arpaio over his recent conviction in federal court.Trump told a Phoenix crowd Tuesday that Arpaio is "going to be just fine" as he awaits sentencing on a misdemeanor contempt-of-court conviction stemming from his defiance of the courts.There had been intense speculation in recent days that the president might issue a pardon for Arpaio, best known for his immigration crackdowns as the top lawman in metropolitan Phoenix.
Pres. Trump returns to immigration issue with Arizona visit, rally
YUMA, Ariz. — Fresh off a speech on Afghanistan that moved him in a different direction from many of his core voters, President Donald Trump is highlighting his pledge to combat illegal immigration by visiting a Marine Corps base along the U.S.-Mexico border Tuesday.Pres.
YUMA, Ariz. — Fresh off a speech on Afghanistan that moved him in a different direction from many of his core voters, President Donald Trump is highlighting his pledge to combat illegal immigration by visiting a Marine Corps base along the U.S.-Mexico border Tuesday.Pres.
Officials say President Trump's Afghan plan involves 3,900 more troops
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's plan to end the stalemate in America's longest war and eliminate Afghanistan's rising extremist threat involves sending up to 3,900 additional U.S. forces, senior officials said Tuesday.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's plan to end the stalemate in America's longest war and eliminate Afghanistan's rising extremist threat involves sending up to 3,900 additional U.S. forces, senior officials said Tuesday.
Ryan says President Trump "messed up" but opposes censure
MADISON — U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said Monday he will not support a resolution to censure President Donald Trump over his comments following the white supremacist march in Virginia, even though he believes President Trump "messed up" by saying "both sides" were to blame for violence and that there were "very fine people" among those marching to protect Confederate statues.Ryan was asked at a town hall organized by CNN in his Wisconsin congressional district whether he would back the resolution that comes following President Trump's comments about the Charlottesville, Virginia, rally.
MADISON — U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said Monday he will not support a resolution to censure President Donald Trump over his comments following the white supremacist march in Virginia, even though he believes President Trump "messed up" by saying "both sides" were to blame for violence and that there were "very fine people" among those marching to protect Confederate statues.Ryan was asked at a town hall organized by CNN in his Wisconsin congressional district whether he would back the resolution that comes following President Trump's comments about the Charlottesville, Virginia, rally.
President Trump says US can't afford quick Afghanistan withdrawal
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared Monday night the United States must continue fighting in Afghanistan to avoid the "predictable and unacceptable" results of a rapid withdrawal from the country where the U.S. has been at war for 16 years.In a prime-time address to the nation, President Trump said his "original instinct was to pull out," alluding to his long-expressed view before becoming president that Afghanistan was a unsolvable quagmire requiring a fast U.S. withdrawal.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared Monday night the United States must continue fighting in Afghanistan to avoid the "predictable and unacceptable" results of a rapid withdrawal from the country where the U.S. has been at war for 16 years.In a prime-time address to the nation, President Trump said his "original instinct was to pull out," alluding to his long-expressed view before becoming president that Afghanistan was a unsolvable quagmire requiring a fast U.S. withdrawal.
Pres. Trump outlines Afghan strategy in national TV address
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will use a nationally televised address to outline for a war-weary nation the strategy he believes will best position the U.S. to eventually declare victory in Afghanistan after 16 years of combat and lives lost.The speech Monday night will also give Trump a chance for a reset after one of the most difficult weeks of his short presidency.Trump tweeted Saturday that he had reached a decision on the way forward in Afghanistan, a day after he reviewed war options with his national security team at a meeting at Camp David, Maryland.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will use a nationally televised address to outline for a war-weary nation the strategy he believes will best position the U.S. to eventually declare victory in Afghanistan after 16 years of combat and lives lost.The speech Monday night will also give Trump a chance for a reset after one of the most difficult weeks of his short presidency.Trump tweeted Saturday that he had reached a decision on the way forward in Afghanistan, a day after he reviewed war options with his national security team at a meeting at Camp David, Maryland.
Speaker Paul Ryan: Leaders must push beyond 'passions of moment'
WASHINGTON — The nation's leaders "have an obligation" to steer the country past "the passions of the moment," House Speaker Paul Ryan said Monday in remarks that didn't explicitly criticize President Donald Trump's handling of this month's deadly clash in Charlottesville, Virginia.The written statement by Ryan, R-Wis., came six days after Pres.
WASHINGTON — The nation's leaders "have an obligation" to steer the country past "the passions of the moment," House Speaker Paul Ryan said Monday in remarks that didn't explicitly criticize President Donald Trump's handling of this month's deadly clash in Charlottesville, Virginia.The written statement by Ryan, R-Wis., came six days after Pres.
Pres. Trump will address path forward on Afghanistan
CAMP MOREHEAD, Afghanistan — Signaling that the U.S. military expects its mission to continue, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan on Sunday hailed the launch of the Afghan Army's new special operations corps, declaring that "we are with you and we will stay with you."Gen.
CAMP MOREHEAD, Afghanistan — Signaling that the U.S. military expects its mission to continue, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan on Sunday hailed the launch of the Afghan Army's new special operations corps, declaring that "we are with you and we will stay with you."Gen.
President Trump to skip Kennedy Center arts awards
WASHINGTON — In a break with tradition, President Donald Trump and the first lady have decided not to participate in events honoring recipients of this year's Kennedy Center arts awards to "allow the honorees to celebrate without any political distraction," the White House announced Saturday.Past presidents and first ladies have hosted a reception for honorees at the White House before the Kennedy Center gala and sat with them at the televised event.The decision came a day after the entire membership of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities resigned to protest President Trump's comments about last weekend's demonstrations by white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia.
WASHINGTON — In a break with tradition, President Donald Trump and the first lady have decided not to participate in events honoring recipients of this year's Kennedy Center arts awards to "allow the honorees to celebrate without any political distraction," the White House announced Saturday.Past presidents and first ladies have hosted a reception for honorees at the White House before the Kennedy Center gala and sat with them at the televised event.The decision came a day after the entire membership of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities resigned to protest President Trump's comments about last weekend's demonstrations by white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia.
President Trump studying options for new approach to Afghan war
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is "studying and considering his options" for a new approach to Afghanistan and the broader South Asia region, the White House said Friday after the president huddled with his top national security aides at Camp David.White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a brief statement saying President Trump had been briefed extensively on a new strategy to "protect America's interests" in the region.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is "studying and considering his options" for a new approach to Afghanistan and the broader South Asia region, the White House said Friday after the president huddled with his top national security aides at Camp David.White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a brief statement saying President Trump had been briefed extensively on a new strategy to "protect America's interests" in the region.
Strategist Steve Bannon leaves Pres. Trump's turbulent White House
WASHINGTON — Steve Bannon, a forceful but divisive presence in President Donald Trump's White House, is leaving.Pres.
WASHINGTON — Steve Bannon, a forceful but divisive presence in President Donald Trump's White House, is leaving.Pres.
"I denounce the bigotry:" Gov. Scott Walker refuses to directly condemn Pres. Donald Trump
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
Republican Sen. Johnson says he's uncomfortable with President Trump
MADISON — Republican U.S. Sen.
MADISON — Republican U.S. Sen.