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?
North Korea says missile launch "a prelude to containing Guam"
WASHINGTON — North Korea's missile launch on Tuesday was a prelude to more military operations directed at the US territory of Guam, North Korean state media said Wednesday.Pyongyang said it fired an intermediate-range missile Hwasong-12 in Tuesday's test.The missile's flight path took it over Japan, further fueling tensions between North Korea and the United States and its allies, Japan and South Korea.Tuesday's launch was "the first step of the military operation of the (North Korean military) in the Pacific and a meaningful prelude to containing Guam," a report from the state-run Korean Central News Agency said.It said Pyongyang would be "conducting more ballistic rocket launching drills with the Pacific as a target in the future."
WASHINGTON — North Korea's missile launch on Tuesday was a prelude to more military operations directed at the US territory of Guam, North Korean state media said Wednesday.Pyongyang said it fired an intermediate-range missile Hwasong-12 in Tuesday's test.The missile's flight path took it over Japan, further fueling tensions between North Korea and the United States and its allies, Japan and South Korea.Tuesday's launch was "the first step of the military operation of the (North Korean military) in the Pacific and a meaningful prelude to containing Guam," a report from the state-run Korean Central News Agency said.It said Pyongyang would be "conducting more ballistic rocket launching drills with the Pacific as a target in the future."
Pres. Trump offers Texans in-person reassurances: "We are going to get you back and operating immediately"
WASHINGTON — Eager to show he's on the job and taking action, President Donald Trump offered up in-person reassurances Tuesday to Texans who felt the wrath of Harvey, promising local residents: "We are going to get you back and operating immediately."Starting his visit to Texas in wind-whipped but sunny Corpus Christi, President Trump's motorcade passed broken trees, knocked down signs and fences askew as it made its way to a firehouse for a briefing with local officials."This was of epic proportion," the president declared as he pledged to provide model recovery assistance. "We want to do it better than ever before.
WASHINGTON — Eager to show he's on the job and taking action, President Donald Trump offered up in-person reassurances Tuesday to Texans who felt the wrath of Harvey, promising local residents: "We are going to get you back and operating immediately."Starting his visit to Texas in wind-whipped but sunny Corpus Christi, President Trump's motorcade passed broken trees, knocked down signs and fences askew as it made its way to a firehouse for a briefing with local officials."This was of epic proportion," the president declared as he pledged to provide model recovery assistance. "We want to do it better than ever before.
President Trump's lawyer: Trump Tower in Russia considered during campaign
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's personal lawyer confirmed Monday that the president's company pursued a project in Moscow during the Republican primary, but said that the plan was abandoned "for a variety of business reasons." The attorney, Michael Cohen, also said he sent an email to the spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of the potential deal.The confirmation that the Trump Organization was actively considering doing business in Russia during the presidential election could provide special counsel Robert Mueller with motivation for probing President Trump's personal and business finances, a line President Trump has warned him not to cross.Cohen disclosed details of the deal in a statement to the House intelligence committee, which like Mueller is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and possible coordination between President Trump's campaign and Russia.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's personal lawyer confirmed Monday that the president's company pursued a project in Moscow during the Republican primary, but said that the plan was abandoned "for a variety of business reasons." The attorney, Michael Cohen, also said he sent an email to the spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of the potential deal.The confirmation that the Trump Organization was actively considering doing business in Russia during the presidential election could provide special counsel Robert Mueller with motivation for probing President Trump's personal and business finances, a line President Trump has warned him not to cross.Cohen disclosed details of the deal in a statement to the House intelligence committee, which like Mueller is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and possible coordination between President Trump's campaign and Russia.
VP Pence stresses government's support in Texas
HOUSTON — Vice President Mike Pence is stressing that the federal government will support Harvey recovery efforts going forward.In an interview with Houston radio station KTRH Monday morning, Pence said the federal government will make the resources available to see Texas through rescue operations and recovery.Pence noted that given the "magnitude of the flooding" that "it will be years coming back."The vice president stressed that President Donald Trump has been "continuously engaged" on Harvey, noting that it is still the "beginning of the effort." He said details of President Trump's visit to Texas will be "forthcoming."
HOUSTON — Vice President Mike Pence is stressing that the federal government will support Harvey recovery efforts going forward.In an interview with Houston radio station KTRH Monday morning, Pence said the federal government will make the resources available to see Texas through rescue operations and recovery.Pence noted that given the "magnitude of the flooding" that "it will be years coming back."The vice president stressed that President Donald Trump has been "continuously engaged" on Harvey, noting that it is still the "beginning of the effort." He said details of President Trump's visit to Texas will be "forthcoming."
Pres. Trump set to roll back limits on military gear for police
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is preparing to lift restrictions on surplus military equipment that can be passed on to local law enforcement agencies in spite of past concerns that armored vehicles and other gear were escalating confrontations with protesters.Documents obtained by The Associated Press indicate Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is preparing to lift restrictions on surplus military equipment that can be passed on to local law enforcement agencies in spite of past concerns that armored vehicles and other gear were escalating confrontations with protesters.Documents obtained by The Associated Press indicate Pres.
White House: President Trump headed to Texas Tuesday amid Harvey
HOUSTON, Texas -- The White House said Sunday, August 27th President Donald Trump will travel to Texas on Tuesday, August 29th.Texas Gov.
HOUSTON, Texas -- The White House said Sunday, August 27th President Donald Trump will travel to Texas on Tuesday, August 29th.Texas Gov.
Senator McCain critical of President Trump's pardon of Arpaio
PHOENIX — The Latest on President Donald Trump pardoning former Phoenix metro sheriff Joe Arpaio (all times local):7:55 p.m.U.S. Sen.
PHOENIX — The Latest on President Donald Trump pardoning former Phoenix metro sheriff Joe Arpaio (all times local):7:55 p.m.U.S. Sen.
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.