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.
President Trump's immigration demands threaten DACA deal
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's long list of immigration demands has landed with a thud among lawmakers hopeful for a deal to protect hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation.The list of demands released late Sunday includes funding for a southern border wall and a crackdown on so-called sanctuary cities — items that are cheered by the president's most loyal supporters, but are non-starters among Democrats and could divide Republicans, who will have to come together on any deal.The demands have left pro-immigration activists alarmed.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's long list of immigration demands has landed with a thud among lawmakers hopeful for a deal to protect hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation.The list of demands released late Sunday includes funding for a southern border wall and a crackdown on so-called sanctuary cities — items that are cheered by the president's most loyal supporters, but are non-starters among Democrats and could divide Republicans, who will have to come together on any deal.The demands have left pro-immigration activists alarmed.
VP Pence leaves Colts-49ers game after anthem protests: "Respect the Flag"
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana -- Vice President Mike Pence left the 49ers-Colts game after about a dozen San Francisco players took a knee during the national anthem Sunday, the latest move by President Donald Trump's administration to clash with NFL players over patriotism and public demonstrations.The former Indiana governor flew in so he could watch Peyton Manning's jersey retirement ceremony.
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana -- Vice President Mike Pence left the 49ers-Colts game after about a dozen San Francisco players took a knee during the national anthem Sunday, the latest move by President Donald Trump's administration to clash with NFL players over patriotism and public demonstrations.The former Indiana governor flew in so he could watch Peyton Manning's jersey retirement ceremony.
Executive order being finalized: White House to order health care alternatives
WASHINGTON — The White House is finalizing an executive order that would expand health plans offered by associations to allow individuals to pool together and buy insurance outside their states, a unilateral move that follows failed efforts by Congress to overhaul the health care system.President Donald Trump has long asserted that selling insurance across state lines would trigger competition that brings down premiums for people buying their own policies.
WASHINGTON — The White House is finalizing an executive order that would expand health plans offered by associations to allow individuals to pool together and buy insurance outside their states, a unilateral move that follows failed efforts by Congress to overhaul the health care system.President Donald Trump has long asserted that selling insurance across state lines would trigger competition that brings down premiums for people buying their own policies.
President Trump grants disaster assistance to Wisconsin after July flooding
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has approved federal disaster assistance for areas of Wisconsin affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides in late July.President Trump signed the declaration on Saturday, allowing emergency funding to repair damage in Buffalo, Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Jackson, La Crosse, Lafayette, Monroe, Richland, Trempealeau, and Vernon counties.Wisconsin Gov.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has approved federal disaster assistance for areas of Wisconsin affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides in late July.President Trump signed the declaration on Saturday, allowing emergency funding to repair damage in Buffalo, Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Jackson, La Crosse, Lafayette, Monroe, Richland, Trempealeau, and Vernon counties.Wisconsin Gov.
AP-NORC Poll: President Trump fares poorly in public's view
WASHINGTON — Just 24 percent of Americans believe the country is heading in the right direction after a tumultuous stretch for President Donald Trump that included the threat of war with North Korea, stormy complaints about hurricane relief and President Trump's equivocating about white supremacists.
WASHINGTON — Just 24 percent of Americans believe the country is heading in the right direction after a tumultuous stretch for President Donald Trump that included the threat of war with North Korea, stormy complaints about hurricane relief and President Trump's equivocating about white supremacists.
President Trump hits back at late night shows critical of Republicans
President Donald Trump lashed out Saturday against late night television show hosts who have been sharply critical of his administration and Republicans.President Trump took to Twitter to argue that the GOP should be given "equal time" because of the "one-sided" coverage, an apparent reference to Federal Communications Commission rules dealing with political candidates during elections."Late Night host(s) are dealing with the Democrats for their very 'unfunny' & repetitive material, always anti-Trump!" he tweeted. "Should we get Equal Time?"
President Donald Trump lashed out Saturday against late night television show hosts who have been sharply critical of his administration and Republicans.President Trump took to Twitter to argue that the GOP should be given "equal time" because of the "one-sided" coverage, an apparent reference to Federal Communications Commission rules dealing with political candidates during elections."Late Night host(s) are dealing with the Democrats for their very 'unfunny' & repetitive material, always anti-Trump!" he tweeted. "Should we get Equal Time?"
President Trump reaches out to Democrats in bid for 'great' health law
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is reaching out to Democrats to see if they "want to do a great HealthCare Bill" after Republicans have failed so far to fulfill their yearslong promise to repeal and replace the Obama health law.President Trump tweets that he called Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer on Friday.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is reaching out to Democrats to see if they "want to do a great HealthCare Bill" after Republicans have failed so far to fulfill their yearslong promise to repeal and replace the Obama health law.President Trump tweets that he called Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer on Friday.
In book, Ivana Trump relives divorce from future president
NEW YORK — A new book from President Donald Trump's first wife pulls back the curtain on a tumultuous period of the president's life, including the messy divorce that was splashed across New York's tabloids for weeks.Ivana Trump, who was married to the real estate magnate from 1977 to 1992, writes in "Raising Trump" that she knew her marriage was over soon after a day in December 1989."This young blonde woman approached me out of the blue and said 'I'm Marla and I love your husband.
NEW YORK — A new book from President Donald Trump's first wife pulls back the curtain on a tumultuous period of the president's life, including the messy divorce that was splashed across New York's tabloids for weeks.Ivana Trump, who was married to the real estate magnate from 1977 to 1992, writes in "Raising Trump" that she knew her marriage was over soon after a day in December 1989."This young blonde woman approached me out of the blue and said 'I'm Marla and I love your husband.
Nancy Pelosi calls birth control decision a 'new low'
WASHINGTON -- The top Democrat in the House says the Trump administration's decision allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women is despicable.Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says in a statement: "This administration's contempt for women reaches a new low with this appalling decision to enable employers and health plans to deny women basic coverage for contraception."The California lawmaker says Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act ensured access to preventive care for millions of women.
WASHINGTON -- The top Democrat in the House says the Trump administration's decision allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women is despicable.Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says in a statement: "This administration's contempt for women reaches a new low with this appalling decision to enable employers and health plans to deny women basic coverage for contraception."The California lawmaker says Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act ensured access to preventive care for millions of women.
President Trump plays with Spanish accent, celebrates Hispanic culture
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump played with the pronunciation of Puerto Rico as he saluted Hispanic Heritage Month at the White House.President Trump drew out the name in an accented fashion three times — "Pueeeeerto Rico" — telling the crowd, "We love Pueeeeerto Rico." Then he said it without any accent: "And we also love Puerto Rico," prompting a laugh from the crowd.President Trump said his administration is working hard to help Puerto Ricans recover from Hurricane Maria.President Trump has rankled many Hispanics with his tough immigration policies.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump played with the pronunciation of Puerto Rico as he saluted Hispanic Heritage Month at the White House.President Trump drew out the name in an accented fashion three times — "Pueeeeerto Rico" — telling the crowd, "We love Pueeeeerto Rico." Then he said it without any accent: "And we also love Puerto Rico," prompting a laugh from the crowd.President Trump said his administration is working hard to help Puerto Ricans recover from Hurricane Maria.President Trump has rankled many Hispanics with his tough immigration policies.
Birth control: President Trump expands opt-out for workplace insurance
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women by claiming religious or moral objections, issuing new rules Friday that take another step in rolling back the Obama health care law.The new policy is a long-expected revision to federal rules that require most companies to cover birth control as preventive care for women, at no additional cost.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women by claiming religious or moral objections, issuing new rules Friday that take another step in rolling back the Obama health care law.The new policy is a long-expected revision to federal rules that require most companies to cover birth control as preventive care for women, at no additional cost.