Pres. Donald Trump, during photo shoot, talks of 'calm before the storm'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump delivered a foreboding message Thursday night, telling reporters as he posed for photos with his senior military leaders that this might be "the calm before the storm."White House reporters were summoned suddenly Thursday evening and told the president had decided he wanted the press to document a dinner he was holding with the military leaders and their wives.Reporters were led hastily to the grand State Dining Room, where they walked into a scene of the president, his highest-ranking military aides and their wives posing for a group photo.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump delivered a foreboding message Thursday night, telling reporters as he posed for photos with his senior military leaders that this might be "the calm before the storm."White House reporters were summoned suddenly Thursday evening and told the president had decided he wanted the press to document a dinner he was holding with the military leaders and their wives.Reporters were led hastily to the grand State Dining Room, where they walked into a scene of the president, his highest-ranking military aides and their wives posing for a group photo.
President Trump considering 'bump stock' ban
WASHINGTON — The Latest on the idea in Congress of banning "bump stocks" like the device used by the Las Vegas shooter (all times local):6:30 p.m.President Donald Trump says his administration is considering whether "bump stock" devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to perform more like fully automatic weapons should be banned in the wake of the Las Vegas massacre.Trump says ahead of a dinner with senior military leaders at the White House Thursday evening, "We'll be looking into that over the next short period of time."White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said earlier Thursday that the president welcomed a review of U.S. policy on the devices, which were apparently used by the Las Vegas shooter to make his weapons more deadly.The National Rifle Association has said the devices should be "subject to additional regulations." And House Speaker Paul Ryan says a ban is "clearly something we need to look into."6 p.m.The National Rifle Association says "bump stock" devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to perform more like fully automatic weapons should be "subject to additional regulations."White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is praising the announcement, saying, "We welcome that and a conversation on that."House Speaker Paul Ryan is adding his support, as are other top Republicans.____2:30 p.m.The White House says President Donald Trump welcomes a review of U.S. policy on so-called bump stock devices.Presidential spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters Thursday that "we're certainly open to having that conversation."Her remarks are part of a growing bipartisan chorus of calls to take a step in the direction of regulating guns in the wake of the Las Vegas massacre.
WASHINGTON — The Latest on the idea in Congress of banning "bump stocks" like the device used by the Las Vegas shooter (all times local):6:30 p.m.President Donald Trump says his administration is considering whether "bump stock" devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to perform more like fully automatic weapons should be banned in the wake of the Las Vegas massacre.Trump says ahead of a dinner with senior military leaders at the White House Thursday evening, "We'll be looking into that over the next short period of time."White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said earlier Thursday that the president welcomed a review of U.S. policy on the devices, which were apparently used by the Las Vegas shooter to make his weapons more deadly.The National Rifle Association has said the devices should be "subject to additional regulations." And House Speaker Paul Ryan says a ban is "clearly something we need to look into."6 p.m.The National Rifle Association says "bump stock" devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to perform more like fully automatic weapons should be "subject to additional regulations."White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is praising the announcement, saying, "We welcome that and a conversation on that."House Speaker Paul Ryan is adding his support, as are other top Republicans.____2:30 p.m.The White House says President Donald Trump welcomes a review of U.S. policy on so-called bump stock devices.Presidential spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters Thursday that "we're certainly open to having that conversation."Her remarks are part of a growing bipartisan chorus of calls to take a step in the direction of regulating guns in the wake of the Las Vegas massacre.
President Trump lauds Las Vegas victims, doctors, police: "Amazing people"
LAS VEGAS — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump met privately with victims of the Las Vegas shooting at a hospital Wednesday, praising them and the doctors who treated them as he visited a city still reeling from the worst gun massacre in modern U.S. history.He also met with first responders who'd been on duty Sunday night, telling them: "You showed the world and the world is watching, and you showed what professionalism is all about."
LAS VEGAS — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump met privately with victims of the Las Vegas shooting at a hospital Wednesday, praising them and the doctors who treated them as he visited a city still reeling from the worst gun massacre in modern U.S. history.He also met with first responders who'd been on duty Sunday night, telling them: "You showed the world and the world is watching, and you showed what professionalism is all about."
President Trump says it's a 'sad day' as he heads to Las Vegas
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday it was a "sad day" as he prepared to reckon with the aftermath of a deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas and meet with survivors and law enforcement officials.President Trump was heading to the city days after a gunman on the 32nd floor of a Vegas Strip hotel and casino opened fire on people at an outdoor country music festival below.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday it was a "sad day" as he prepared to reckon with the aftermath of a deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas and meet with survivors and law enforcement officials.President Trump was heading to the city days after a gunman on the 32nd floor of a Vegas Strip hotel and casino opened fire on people at an outdoor country music festival below.
Pres. Trump pledges help to Puerto Rico, notes cost
PUERTO RICO -- President Donald Trump is pledging to help Puerto Rico continue to recover from Hurricane Maria's devastation.
PUERTO RICO -- President Donald Trump is pledging to help Puerto Rico continue to recover from Hurricane Maria's devastation.
President Trump heads to Puerto Rico to survey hurricane damage
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is heading to San Juan on Tuesday to meet with some of the 3.4 million Puerto Ricans struggling to recover from Hurricane Maria, as criticism that the federal government's response has been sluggish continues.The president is expected to spend more than five hours on the island, meeting with first responders, local officials and some of the residents struggling to recover from a hurricane that, in President Trump's words, left the island U.S. territory "flattened.""There's nothing left.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is heading to San Juan on Tuesday to meet with some of the 3.4 million Puerto Ricans struggling to recover from Hurricane Maria, as criticism that the federal government's response has been sluggish continues.The president is expected to spend more than five hours on the island, meeting with first responders, local officials and some of the residents struggling to recover from a hurricane that, in President Trump's words, left the island U.S. territory "flattened.""There's nothing left.
Supreme Court opens pivotal term with Neil Gorsuch, Pres. Trump's nominee in place
WASHINGTON — Disputes over a wedding cake for a same-sex couple and partisan electoral maps top the Supreme Court's agenda in the first full term of the President Donald Trump presidency.
WASHINGTON — Disputes over a wedding cake for a same-sex couple and partisan electoral maps top the Supreme Court's agenda in the first full term of the President Donald Trump presidency.
President Trump: Tillerson 'wasting his time' negotiating with North Korea
NORTH KOREA -- President Donald Trump said Sunday that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was "wasting his time" trying to negotiate with North Korea over its nuclear and missile programs, raising speculation about whether President Trump could be undermining efforts to maintain channels of communication or somehow bolstering the diplomat's hand in possible future talks.
NORTH KOREA -- President Donald Trump said Sunday that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was "wasting his time" trying to negotiate with North Korea over its nuclear and missile programs, raising speculation about whether President Trump could be undermining efforts to maintain channels of communication or somehow bolstering the diplomat's hand in possible future talks.
President Trump tweets anew about NFL players, national anthem protest
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday night stoked the controversy over his call for punitive action against NFL players who take a knee or otherwise protest during the national anthem, tweeting anew that they should remain standing out of respect for the nation and its flag.President Trump took time from a Twitter rant against criticism of the federal response to hurricane damage in Puerto Rico to tweet: "Very important that NFL players STAND tomorrow, and always, for the playing of our National Anthem.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday night stoked the controversy over his call for punitive action against NFL players who take a knee or otherwise protest during the national anthem, tweeting anew that they should remain standing out of respect for the nation and its flag.President Trump took time from a Twitter rant against criticism of the federal response to hurricane damage in Puerto Rico to tweet: "Very important that NFL players STAND tomorrow, and always, for the playing of our National Anthem.
Pres. Trump lashes out at San Juan mayor who begged for more help
BRANCHBURG, N.J. — President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at the mayor of San Juan and other officials in storm-ravaged Puerto Rico, contemptuous of their claims of a laggard U.S. response to the natural disaster that has imperiled the island's future."Such poor leadership ability by the Mayor of San Juan, and others in Puerto Rico, who are not able to get their workers to help," President Trump said in a series of tweets a day after the capital city's mayor appealed for help "to save us from dying."
BRANCHBURG, N.J. — President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at the mayor of San Juan and other officials in storm-ravaged Puerto Rico, contemptuous of their claims of a laggard U.S. response to the natural disaster that has imperiled the island's future."Such poor leadership ability by the Mayor of San Juan, and others in Puerto Rico, who are not able to get their workers to help," President Trump said in a series of tweets a day after the capital city's mayor appealed for help "to save us from dying."
President Trump snaps at San Juan mayor over storm efforts
President Donald Trump is lashing out at the mayor of Puerto Rico's capital city in a war of words over recovery efforts after Hurricane Maria smashed into the U.S. territory.President Trump is out with a series of tweets criticizing San Juan Carmen Yulin Cruz for criticizing the Trump administration's hurricane response.
President Donald Trump is lashing out at the mayor of Puerto Rico's capital city in a war of words over recovery efforts after Hurricane Maria smashed into the U.S. territory.President Trump is out with a series of tweets criticizing San Juan Carmen Yulin Cruz for criticizing the Trump administration's hurricane response.
President Trump seeks new health chief after Price resignation
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is seeking a new health secretary to take the place of Tom Price, ousted after an outcry over flying on costly private charters for official travel.The Health and Human Services chief oversees a $1 trillion department, with 80,000 employees and jurisdiction over major insurance programs, advanced medical research, drug and food safety, public health, and disease prevention.The administration will also have to contend with renewed scrutiny of Cabinet members' travel.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is seeking a new health secretary to take the place of Tom Price, ousted after an outcry over flying on costly private charters for official travel.The Health and Human Services chief oversees a $1 trillion department, with 80,000 employees and jurisdiction over major insurance programs, advanced medical research, drug and food safety, public health, and disease prevention.The administration will also have to contend with renewed scrutiny of Cabinet members' travel.
Pres. Trump praises Puerto Rico aid, mayor says it's 'killing us'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump pledged to spare no effort to help Puerto Ricans recover from Maria's ruinous aftermath Friday even as San Juan's mayor, her voice breaking with rage, accused his administration of "killing us with the inefficiency."Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz implored President Trump from afar to "make sure somebody is in charge that is up to the task of saving lives," while the president asserted that U.S. officials and emergency personnel are working all-out against daunting odds, with "incredible" results.President Trump's acting homeland security secretary, Elaine Duke, visited the island Friday, surveying the ravaged landscape by helicopter in an hourlong tour, driving past still-flooded streets, twisted billboards and roofs with gaping holes, and offering encouragement to some of the 10,000 emergency personnel she says the U.S. government has on the ground.Duke tried, too, to move on from the remarks she made a day earlier in which she called the federal relief effort a "good-news story." But on that front, she ran into winds as fierce as Maria."We are dying, and you are killing us with the inefficiency," Cruz said in a news conference. "I am begging, begging anyone that can hear us, to save us from dying."Thousands more Puerto Ricans got water and rationed food Friday as an aid bottleneck began to ease.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump pledged to spare no effort to help Puerto Ricans recover from Maria's ruinous aftermath Friday even as San Juan's mayor, her voice breaking with rage, accused his administration of "killing us with the inefficiency."Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz implored President Trump from afar to "make sure somebody is in charge that is up to the task of saving lives," while the president asserted that U.S. officials and emergency personnel are working all-out against daunting odds, with "incredible" results.President Trump's acting homeland security secretary, Elaine Duke, visited the island Friday, surveying the ravaged landscape by helicopter in an hourlong tour, driving past still-flooded streets, twisted billboards and roofs with gaping holes, and offering encouragement to some of the 10,000 emergency personnel she says the U.S. government has on the ground.Duke tried, too, to move on from the remarks she made a day earlier in which she called the federal relief effort a "good-news story." But on that front, she ran into winds as fierce as Maria."We are dying, and you are killing us with the inefficiency," Cruz said in a news conference. "I am begging, begging anyone that can hear us, to save us from dying."Thousands more Puerto Ricans got water and rationed food Friday as an aid bottleneck began to ease.
Sen. Ron Johnson will support 'pro-growth' tax reform
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President Trump touts 'giant, beautiful, massive' tax cut
President Donald Trump says he's working hard to help companies thrive, compete and grow.President Trump tells the National Association of Manufacturers that the key is a "giant, beautiful, massive, the biggest ever in our country, tax cut."The president and congressional Republicans this week released the outlines of a nearly $6 trillion tax cut plan.
President Donald Trump says he's working hard to help companies thrive, compete and grow.President Trump tells the National Association of Manufacturers that the key is a "giant, beautiful, massive, the biggest ever in our country, tax cut."The president and congressional Republicans this week released the outlines of a nearly $6 trillion tax cut plan.
President Trump to promote tax plan in address to manufacturers group
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will promote his plan for a sweeping rewrite of the tax code to an audience eager for the proposed change.President Trump is set to address the National Association of Manufacturers on Friday in Washington.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will promote his plan for a sweeping rewrite of the tax code to an audience eager for the proposed change.President Trump is set to address the National Association of Manufacturers on Friday in Washington.
NFL: Message being lost in political firestorm over anthem
NEW YORK — The NFL says the message players and teams are trying to express is being lost in a political firestorm.The issues have been "overtaken by political forces," NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart said Thursday, referring to President Trump's criticism of the league, team owners and players for kneeling during the national anthem.More than 200 players either knelt or used other means as expressions of unity last weekend.
NEW YORK — The NFL says the message players and teams are trying to express is being lost in a political firestorm.The issues have been "overtaken by political forces," NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart said Thursday, referring to President Trump's criticism of the league, team owners and players for kneeling during the national anthem.More than 200 players either knelt or used other means as expressions of unity last weekend.
Republicans unveil nearly $6 trillion tax cut
WASHINGTON — The Latest on the Republican plan to overhaul the tax code (all times local):8:20 p.m.President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have unveiled the first major revamp of the nation's tax code in a generation.The sweeping, nearly $6 trillion tax cut would deeply reduce levies for corporations, simplify everyone's brackets and nearly double the standard deduction used by most Americans.President Trump declares the plan would provide badly needed tax relief for the middle class, but there are too many gaps in the proposal to know how it actually would affect taxpayers.There are also major questions about how it would be paid for and how much it might add to the soaring $20 trillion national debt.___4:40 p.m.An organization that advocates for state legislatures says it's "dismayed" the Republican tax cut proposal unveiled Wednesday would do away with a deduction for state and local taxes paid.The National Conference of State Legislatures says the deduction has existed in the federal tax code since its inception.
WASHINGTON — The Latest on the Republican plan to overhaul the tax code (all times local):8:20 p.m.President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have unveiled the first major revamp of the nation's tax code in a generation.The sweeping, nearly $6 trillion tax cut would deeply reduce levies for corporations, simplify everyone's brackets and nearly double the standard deduction used by most Americans.President Trump declares the plan would provide badly needed tax relief for the middle class, but there are too many gaps in the proposal to know how it actually would affect taxpayers.There are also major questions about how it would be paid for and how much it might add to the soaring $20 trillion national debt.___4:40 p.m.An organization that advocates for state legislatures says it's "dismayed" the Republican tax cut proposal unveiled Wednesday would do away with a deduction for state and local taxes paid.The National Conference of State Legislatures says the deduction has existed in the federal tax code since its inception.
Pres. Trump, GOP propose to revamp the nation's tax code, but what's in the plan?
WASHINGTON — Promising big tax cuts and a booming economy, President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans unveiled the first major revamp of the nation's tax code in a generation Wednesday — a sweeping, nearly $6 trillion tax cut that would deeply reduce levies for corporations, simplify everyone's brackets and nearly double the standard deduction used by most Americans.Pres.
WASHINGTON — Promising big tax cuts and a booming economy, President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans unveiled the first major revamp of the nation's tax code in a generation Wednesday — a sweeping, nearly $6 trillion tax cut that would deeply reduce levies for corporations, simplify everyone's brackets and nearly double the standard deduction used by most Americans.Pres.