"Serious problem:" Pres. Trump officially declaring opioid crisis a "national emergency"
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump is officially declaring the opioid crisis a "national emergency."President Trump made the announcement before holding a security briefing Thursday, August 10th at his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey.He tells reporters the drug crisis afflicting the nation is a "serious problem the likes of which we have never had" and says he's drawing up documents "to so attest."A drug commission convened by President Trump recently called for a national emergency declaration to help deal with the opioid crisis.Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price earlier this week seemed to suggest the president was leaning against the recommendation when he said the administration could deploy the necessary resources and attention without declaring a national emergency.Still, Price stressed that "all things" were "on the table for the president."
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump is officially declaring the opioid crisis a "national emergency."President Trump made the announcement before holding a security briefing Thursday, August 10th at his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey.He tells reporters the drug crisis afflicting the nation is a "serious problem the likes of which we have never had" and says he's drawing up documents "to so attest."A drug commission convened by President Trump recently called for a national emergency declaration to help deal with the opioid crisis.Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price earlier this week seemed to suggest the president was leaning against the recommendation when he said the administration could deploy the necessary resources and attention without declaring a national emergency.Still, Price stressed that "all things" were "on the table for the president."
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On 200th day in office, President Trump says "My base is far bigger and stronger than ever before"
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — After six months of infighting, investigations and legislative failures, President Donald Trump is trying to combat new signs of weakness in his Republican base and re-energize his staunchest supporters.White House officials have been urging the president to refocus on immigration and other issues that resonate with the conservatives, evangelicals and working-class whites who propelled him to the Oval Office.
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — After six months of infighting, investigations and legislative failures, President Donald Trump is trying to combat new signs of weakness in his Republican base and re-energize his staunchest supporters.White House officials have been urging the president to refocus on immigration and other issues that resonate with the conservatives, evangelicals and working-class whites who propelled him to the Oval Office.
"Everyone having a good time?" President Trump crashes wedding at New Jersey golf club
BEDMINSTER, New Jersey -- President Donald Trump took some time away from his working vacation on Saturday, August 5th to engage in what has become a staple of his weekend getaways.
BEDMINSTER, New Jersey -- President Donald Trump took some time away from his working vacation on Saturday, August 5th to engage in what has become a staple of his weekend getaways.
Chicago to sue over sanctuary city warning: "Chicago will not be blackmailed into changing our values"
CHICAGO -- The city of Chicago says it plans to file a lawsuit against the US Justice Department on Monday, August 7th over new stipulations placed on federal law enforcement grant money requiring local police departments to assist in federal immigration actions.Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office said in a statement that President Donald Trump's administration's "latest unlawful misguided action undermines public safety and violates" the Constitution.
CHICAGO -- The city of Chicago says it plans to file a lawsuit against the US Justice Department on Monday, August 7th over new stipulations placed on federal law enforcement grant money requiring local police departments to assist in federal immigration actions.Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office said in a statement that President Donald Trump's administration's "latest unlawful misguided action undermines public safety and violates" the Constitution.
Pres. Trump nominates new 7th Circuit judge, Wisconsin attorney
MADISON — President Donald Trump has nominated a Milwaukee attorney to fill a federal appellate court vacancy and a central Wisconsin prosecutor to serve as a U.S. attorney.Pres.
MADISON — President Donald Trump has nominated a Milwaukee attorney to fill a federal appellate court vacancy and a central Wisconsin prosecutor to serve as a U.S. attorney.Pres.
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.
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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.