Trump Jr. tells senators 'no collusion' with Russians, wanted info. on Clinton's "fitness, character, qualifications"
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump's eldest son told a Senate committee Thursday he was open to receiving information about Hillary Clinton's "fitness, character or qualifications" in a meeting with a Russian lawyer last year.However, Donald Trump Jr.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump's eldest son told a Senate committee Thursday he was open to receiving information about Hillary Clinton's "fitness, character or qualifications" in a meeting with a Russian lawyer last year.However, Donald Trump Jr.
Pres. Trump tweets reassurance about DACA at Pelosi's urging: "You have nothing to worry about"
WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi urged President Donald Trump Thursday to tweet reassurances to the immigrants who benefit from a program his administration is ending.
WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi urged President Donald Trump Thursday to tweet reassurances to the immigrants who benefit from a program his administration is ending.
President Trump's ex-strategist: White House aides must defend president
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's ex-strategist is blasting White House aides who publicly distanced themselves from the president's response to Charlottesville — yet stick it out in the West Wing.Steve Bannon, in a CBS interview weeks after he was pushed out, singled out President Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn, saying, "If you don't like what he's doing and you don't agree with it, you have an obligation to resign."Cohn, in an interview with The Financial Times, had sharply denounced President Trump for saying that "many sides" were to blame for the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, and criticized the administration's response to incident.Bannon's take: "You can tell him, 'Hey, maybe you can do it a better way.' But if you're going to break, then resign.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's ex-strategist is blasting White House aides who publicly distanced themselves from the president's response to Charlottesville — yet stick it out in the West Wing.Steve Bannon, in a CBS interview weeks after he was pushed out, singled out President Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn, saying, "If you don't like what he's doing and you don't agree with it, you have an obligation to resign."Cohn, in an interview with The Financial Times, had sharply denounced President Trump for saying that "many sides" were to blame for the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, and criticized the administration's response to incident.Bannon's take: "You can tell him, 'Hey, maybe you can do it a better way.' But if you're going to break, then resign.
15 states, DC sue Trump administration over ending DACA
NEW YORK — Fifteen states and the District of Columbia sued the U.S. government Wednesday to block President Donald Trump's plan to end protection against deportation for young immigrants who New York's attorney general labeled the "best of America."The lawsuit filed in federal court in Brooklyn asked a judge to strike down as unconstitutional the president's action involving the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA.It called the move "a culmination of President Trump's oft-stated commitments ...
NEW YORK — Fifteen states and the District of Columbia sued the U.S. government Wednesday to block President Donald Trump's plan to end protection against deportation for young immigrants who New York's attorney general labeled the "best of America."The lawsuit filed in federal court in Brooklyn asked a judge to strike down as unconstitutional the president's action involving the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA.It called the move "a culmination of President Trump's oft-stated commitments ...
President, first lady donate $1M to 12 organizations for Harvey relief
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are donating a total of $1 million to a dozen organizations involved in Harvey relief work, including the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity, the White House announced Wednesday.The American Red Cross and Salvation Army will each receive $300,000; Samaritan's Purse and Reachout America will collect $100,000 each.The Trumps are giving $25,000 each to eight other organizations: the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Catholic Charities, Direct Relief, Habitat for Humanity, Houston Humane Society, Operation Blessing, Portlight Inclusive Disaster Strategies and Team Rubicon.The White House said the donations are coming from the president's personal funds.Harvey slammed into the Gulf Coast of Texas on Aug. 25 as a Category 4 hurricane.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are donating a total of $1 million to a dozen organizations involved in Harvey relief work, including the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity, the White House announced Wednesday.The American Red Cross and Salvation Army will each receive $300,000; Samaritan's Purse and Reachout America will collect $100,000 each.The Trumps are giving $25,000 each to eight other organizations: the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Catholic Charities, Direct Relief, Habitat for Humanity, Houston Humane Society, Operation Blessing, Portlight Inclusive Disaster Strategies and Team Rubicon.The White House said the donations are coming from the president's personal funds.Harvey slammed into the Gulf Coast of Texas on Aug. 25 as a Category 4 hurricane.
Former Pres. Obama: Pres. Trump's decision to roll back DACA 'cruel,' 'self-defeating'
WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama says President Donald Trump's decision to roll back the so-called 'dreamers' program is 'cruel' and 'self-defeating.'The White House says it wants Congress to come up with a plan to replace the program the Trump administration is phasing out, which shields young immigrants from deportation.White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says President Trump wants to see "responsible immigration reform" from Congress.
WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama says President Donald Trump's decision to roll back the so-called 'dreamers' program is 'cruel' and 'self-defeating.'The White House says it wants Congress to come up with a plan to replace the program the Trump administration is phasing out, which shields young immigrants from deportation.White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says President Trump wants to see "responsible immigration reform" from Congress.
Putin says Pres. Trump 'not my bride, and I'm not his groom'
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin refrained from criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump at a news conference in China on Tuesday, but said a decision to shutter Russian diplomatic outposts in the U.S. was poorly handled.Speaking at a news conference during a summit in China on Tuesday, Putin dismissed as "naive" a question about whether he was disappointed in President Trump.In comments carried by Russian news agencies, Putin said President Trump is "not my bride, and I'm not his groom."Asked how Russia would feel if President Trump were impeached, Putin said it would be "absolutely wrong" for Russia to discuss domestic U.S. politics.Russian officials cheered President Trump when he was elected last year, and Putin praised him as someone who wanted to improve ties with Russia.
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin refrained from criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump at a news conference in China on Tuesday, but said a decision to shutter Russian diplomatic outposts in the U.S. was poorly handled.Speaking at a news conference during a summit in China on Tuesday, Putin dismissed as "naive" a question about whether he was disappointed in President Trump.In comments carried by Russian news agencies, Putin said President Trump is "not my bride, and I'm not his groom."Asked how Russia would feel if President Trump were impeached, Putin said it would be "absolutely wrong" for Russia to discuss domestic U.S. politics.Russian officials cheered President Trump when he was elected last year, and Putin praised him as someone who wanted to improve ties with Russia.
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?