AP source: Mueller using grand jury in DC in Russia probe
WASHINGTON — Special Counsel Robert Mueller is using a grand jury in Washington as part of an investigation into potential coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia, according to a person familiar with the probe.The use of a grand jury, a standard prosecution tool in criminal investigations, suggests that Mueller and his team of investigators are likely to hear from witnesses and demand documents in the coming weeks.
WASHINGTON — Special Counsel Robert Mueller is using a grand jury in Washington as part of an investigation into potential coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia, according to a person familiar with the probe.The use of a grand jury, a standard prosecution tool in criminal investigations, suggests that Mueller and his team of investigators are likely to hear from witnesses and demand documents in the coming weeks.
Senate OKs Pres. Trump's pick for No. 2 job at Energy Department
WASHINGTON — The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump's choice to be the Energy Department's No. 2 official.Dan Brouillette of Texas — an executive at USAA insurance company — was approved by a 79-17 vote on Thursday.Back in June, Brouilette won the endorsement of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
WASHINGTON — The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump's choice to be the Energy Department's No. 2 official.Dan Brouillette of Texas — an executive at USAA insurance company — was approved by a 79-17 vote on Thursday.Back in June, Brouilette won the endorsement of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
"Off the record:" Foxconn steers clear of President Trump's $30 billion investment claim
MADISON — Foxconn Technology Group is not saying whether it plans to invest $30 billion in the United States, as President Donald Trump claimed he was told by the company's leader "off the record."Pres.
MADISON — Foxconn Technology Group is not saying whether it plans to invest $30 billion in the United States, as President Donald Trump claimed he was told by the company's leader "off the record."Pres.
Pres. Trump awards Medal of Honor to Army medic 48 years later
WASHINGTON — An Army medic who "ran into danger" to save wounded soldiers during a Vietnam War battle despite his own serious wounds on Monday became the first Medal of Honor recipient under President Donald Trump, 48 years after the selfless acts for which James McCloughan is now nationally recognized.McCloughan mouthed "thank you" as Pres.
WASHINGTON — An Army medic who "ran into danger" to save wounded soldiers during a Vietnam War battle despite his own serious wounds on Monday became the first Medal of Honor recipient under President Donald Trump, 48 years after the selfless acts for which James McCloughan is now nationally recognized.McCloughan mouthed "thank you" as Pres.
Anthony Scaramucci out of White House job as John Kelly takes charge
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Anthony Scaramucci is out as White House communications director after just 11 days on the job — and just hours after former Gen.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Anthony Scaramucci is out as White House communications director after just 11 days on the job — and just hours after former Gen.
"Advocate for Wisconsin citizens:" Gov. Walker at White House for meeting with Pres. Trump on health care
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Wisconsin Gov.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Wisconsin Gov.
Pres. Trump threat: End health payments unless there's an overhaul
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened once more to end required payments to insurance companies unless lawmakers repeal and replace the Obama-era health care law.In apparent frustration over Friday's failure by the Senate Republican majority to pass a bill repealing parts of the Affordable Care Act, President Trump tweeted: "If a new HealthCare Bill is not approved quickly, BAILOUTS for Insurance Companies and BAILOUTS for Members of Congress will end very soon!"
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened once more to end required payments to insurance companies unless lawmakers repeal and replace the Obama-era health care law.In apparent frustration over Friday's failure by the Senate Republican majority to pass a bill repealing parts of the Affordable Care Act, President Trump tweeted: "If a new HealthCare Bill is not approved quickly, BAILOUTS for Insurance Companies and BAILOUTS for Members of Congress will end very soon!"
President Trump tweets about his disappointments: China, GOP senators
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is tweeting about his disappointments, particularly with China and its lack of action on North Korea.President Trump tweeted that past American leaders have allowed China to make hundreds of billions a year in trade but that "they do NOTHING for us with North Korea, just talk."The president adds: "We will no longer allow this to continue.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is tweeting about his disappointments, particularly with China and its lack of action on North Korea.President Trump tweeted that past American leaders have allowed China to make hundreds of billions a year in trade but that "they do NOTHING for us with North Korea, just talk."The president adds: "We will no longer allow this to continue.
Ex-Wisconsin military who are transgender worry about ban
MADISON — President Donald Trump's decision to reinstate a ban on transgender service members has left some Wisconsin military personnel who transitioned feeling disappointed and even fearful of what may come next.President Trump said the decision was made to prevent disruption and cut back on medical costs, the Wisconsin State Journal reported.A study last year by RAND Corp.
MADISON — President Donald Trump's decision to reinstate a ban on transgender service members has left some Wisconsin military personnel who transitioned feeling disappointed and even fearful of what may come next.President Trump said the decision was made to prevent disruption and cut back on medical costs, the Wisconsin State Journal reported.A study last year by RAND Corp.
Pres. Trump pushes out Reince Priebus, names DHS' John Kelly WH chief of staff
WASHINGTON -- His White House in turmoil, President Donald Trump abruptly announced late Friday he was appointing Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly to be his chief of staff, ending the tumultuous six-month tenure of Reince Priebus.After months of speculation about Priebus' fate, President Trump tweeted his decision just as he landed in Washington after a speech in New York in which he lavishly praised Kelly's performance at Homeland Security.
WASHINGTON -- His White House in turmoil, President Donald Trump abruptly announced late Friday he was appointing Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly to be his chief of staff, ending the tumultuous six-month tenure of Reince Priebus.After months of speculation about Priebus' fate, President Trump tweeted his decision just as he landed in Washington after a speech in New York in which he lavishly praised Kelly's performance at Homeland Security.
Scaramucci threats, insults inflame fierce White House fight
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's new communications director exploded the smoldering tensions at the White House into a full-fledged conflagration Thursday, angrily daring President Trump's chief of staff to deny he's a "leaker" and exposing West Wing backstabbing in language more suitable to a mobster movie than a seat of presidential stability.In a pull-no-punches, impromptu CNN interview that he said was authorized by the president, Anthony Scaramucci went after chief of staff Reince Priebus in graphic terms. "The fish stinks from the head down," he said. "I can tell you two fish that don't stink, and that's me and the president."Not even a week into his new job, Scaramucci accused unidentified senior officials of trying to sabotage him and committing a felony by leaking information.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's new communications director exploded the smoldering tensions at the White House into a full-fledged conflagration Thursday, angrily daring President Trump's chief of staff to deny he's a "leaker" and exposing West Wing backstabbing in language more suitable to a mobster movie than a seat of presidential stability.In a pull-no-punches, impromptu CNN interview that he said was authorized by the president, Anthony Scaramucci went after chief of staff Reince Priebus in graphic terms. "The fish stinks from the head down," he said. "I can tell you two fish that don't stink, and that's me and the president."Not even a week into his new job, Scaramucci accused unidentified senior officials of trying to sabotage him and committing a felony by leaking information.
Boy Scout leader apologizes for President Trump's political rhetoric
NEW YORK — The Boy Scouts' chief executive apologized Thursday to members of the scouting community who were offended by the aggressive political rhetoric in President Donald Trump's recent speech to the Scouts' national jamboree.The apology came in a statement from Chief Scout Executive Michael Surbaugh, three days after President Trump's speech to nearly 40,000 scouts and adults gathered in West Virginia.Other U.S. presidents have delivered nonpolitical speeches at past jamborees.
NEW YORK — The Boy Scouts' chief executive apologized Thursday to members of the scouting community who were offended by the aggressive political rhetoric in President Donald Trump's recent speech to the Scouts' national jamboree.The apology came in a statement from Chief Scout Executive Michael Surbaugh, three days after President Trump's speech to nearly 40,000 scouts and adults gathered in West Virginia.Other U.S. presidents have delivered nonpolitical speeches at past jamborees.
"The fish stinks from the head down:" Scaramucci goes after Reince Priebus as suspected 'leaker' in White House
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- New White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci went after chief of staff Reince Priebus on Thursday, July 27th as a suspected "leaker" within the West Wing in a pull-no-punches interview that laid bare the personality clashes and internal turmoil of President Donald Trump's presidency."The fish stinks from the head down," Scaramucci said after calling in to CNN for an interview that he said was authorized by President Trump, the only person to whom Scaramucci reports.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- New White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci went after chief of staff Reince Priebus on Thursday, July 27th as a suspected "leaker" within the West Wing in a pull-no-punches interview that laid bare the personality clashes and internal turmoil of President Donald Trump's presidency."The fish stinks from the head down," Scaramucci said after calling in to CNN for an interview that he said was authorized by President Trump, the only person to whom Scaramucci reports.
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Pres. Trump bars transgender individuals from US armed forces
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump abruptly declared a ban Wednesday on transgender troops serving anywhere in the U.S. military, catching the Pentagon flat-footed and unable to explain what it called President Trump's "guidance." His proclamation, on Twitter rather than any formal announcement, drew bipartisan denunciations and threw currently serving transgender soldiers into limbo."Please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military," the commander in chief tweeted.President Trump wrote that he had consulted with "my generals and military experts," but he did not mention Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, the retired Marine general who less than one month ago told the military service chiefs to spend another six months weighing the costs and benefits of allowing transgender individuals to enlist.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump abruptly declared a ban Wednesday on transgender troops serving anywhere in the U.S. military, catching the Pentagon flat-footed and unable to explain what it called President Trump's "guidance." His proclamation, on Twitter rather than any formal announcement, drew bipartisan denunciations and threw currently serving transgender soldiers into limbo."Please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military," the commander in chief tweeted.President Trump wrote that he had consulted with "my generals and military experts," but he did not mention Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, the retired Marine general who less than one month ago told the military service chiefs to spend another six months weighing the costs and benefits of allowing transgender individuals to enlist.
Invitation: President Donald Trump to announce Foxconn plant in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump plans to announce Wednesday that electronics giant Foxconn will build a liquid crystal display panel plant in Wisconsin, according to an invitation to the event obtained by The Associated Press.The AP obtained the invitation from a person with knowledge of the afternoon gathering at the White House, but the person wasn't authorized to publicly release the information.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump plans to announce Wednesday that electronics giant Foxconn will build a liquid crystal display panel plant in Wisconsin, according to an invitation to the event obtained by The Associated Press.The AP obtained the invitation from a person with knowledge of the afternoon gathering at the White House, but the person wasn't authorized to publicly release the information.