President Trump tweets dig at Snoop Dogg over mock shooting in video
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is firing back at Snoop Dogg days after the release of a music video in which the rapper points a toy gun at a clown dressed like President Trump and pulls the trigger.President Trump tweeted Wednesday morning: "Can you imagine what the outcry would be if @SnoopDogg, failing career and all, had aimed and fired the gun at President Obama?
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is firing back at Snoop Dogg days after the release of a music video in which the rapper points a toy gun at a clown dressed like President Trump and pulls the trigger.President Trump tweeted Wednesday morning: "Can you imagine what the outcry would be if @SnoopDogg, failing career and all, had aimed and fired the gun at President Obama?
Snoop Dogg aims gun at clown dressed as President Trump in new video
NEW YORK — Snoop Dogg aims a toy gun at a clown dressed as Republican President Donald Trump in a new music video featuring a population of clowns.The video was posted Sunday.
NEW YORK — Snoop Dogg aims a toy gun at a clown dressed as Republican President Donald Trump in a new music video featuring a population of clowns.The video was posted Sunday.
President Donald Trump releases tax info ahead of MSNBC TV report
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The White House says President Donald Trump made more than $150 million in income in 2005 and paid $38 million in income taxes that year.The acknowledgement comes as MSNBC host Rachel Maddow said Tuesday night, March 14th she obtained part of President Trump's 2005 tax forms from independent web reporter David K.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The White House says President Donald Trump made more than $150 million in income in 2005 and paid $38 million in income taxes that year.The acknowledgement comes as MSNBC host Rachel Maddow said Tuesday night, March 14th she obtained part of President Trump's 2005 tax forms from independent web reporter David K.
Justice Department asks for more time on wiretapping evidence
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Facing a Monday, March 20th deadline, the Justice Department asked lawmakers for more time to provide evidence backing up President Donald Trump's unproven assertion that his predecessor wiretapped his New York skyscraper during the election.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Facing a Monday, March 20th deadline, the Justice Department asked lawmakers for more time to provide evidence backing up President Donald Trump's unproven assertion that his predecessor wiretapped his New York skyscraper during the election.
"People we know are affected:" Kenosha, Racine communities gather to pray in wake of new immigration order
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha community is standing together with local immigrants.
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha community is standing together with local immigrants.
Oregon, Massachusetts, New York, Hawaii join Washington, Minnesota in legal challenge to US travel ban
SEATTLE — U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle has granted Oregon's request to join Washington and Minnesota in their lawsuit opposing President Donald Trump's travel ban.Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum asked to intervene in the lawsuit on Feb. 22, arguing that it is harmed the state in the same way as Washington claims.She says the executive order has hurt Oregon, its residents, employers, agencies, educational institutions, health care system and economy.She adds that the travel ban forces Oregon to violate its own laws against discrimination.Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey says her state is joining Washington state's lawsuit against President Trump's revised travel ban.The Democrat said President Trump's travel ban "remains a discriminatory and unconstitutional attempt to make good on his campaign promise to implement a Muslim ban."Healey said Thursday, March 9th that she decided to consolidate legal efforts by joining other states, led by Washington, to challenge what she called the administration's "unlawful immigration policies."Healey's office has voluntarily dropped its case in Massachusetts against the first version of the travel ban.Other states opposed to the travel ban are consolidating their efforts with the Washington state lawsuit.New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said in a statement Thursday that his office is also joining the lawsuit.He is calling the revised executive order "a Muslim ban by another name."A religious leader's mother-in-law living in Syria is playing a large part in Hawaii's lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's travel ban.Imam Ismail Elshikh of the Muslim Association of Hawaii is a plaintiff in the state's challenge.
SEATTLE — U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle has granted Oregon's request to join Washington and Minnesota in their lawsuit opposing President Donald Trump's travel ban.Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum asked to intervene in the lawsuit on Feb. 22, arguing that it is harmed the state in the same way as Washington claims.She says the executive order has hurt Oregon, its residents, employers, agencies, educational institutions, health care system and economy.She adds that the travel ban forces Oregon to violate its own laws against discrimination.Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey says her state is joining Washington state's lawsuit against President Trump's revised travel ban.The Democrat said President Trump's travel ban "remains a discriminatory and unconstitutional attempt to make good on his campaign promise to implement a Muslim ban."Healey said Thursday, March 9th that she decided to consolidate legal efforts by joining other states, led by Washington, to challenge what she called the administration's "unlawful immigration policies."Healey's office has voluntarily dropped its case in Massachusetts against the first version of the travel ban.Other states opposed to the travel ban are consolidating their efforts with the Washington state lawsuit.New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said in a statement Thursday that his office is also joining the lawsuit.He is calling the revised executive order "a Muslim ban by another name."A religious leader's mother-in-law living in Syria is playing a large part in Hawaii's lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's travel ban.Imam Ismail Elshikh of the Muslim Association of Hawaii is a plaintiff in the state's challenge.
"The time is now:" GOP pushes health bill through panels in marathon sessions
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Determined House Republicans won early victories Thursday, March 9th on divisive legislation to undo former President Barack Obama's health care law, winning approval in key committees after marathon all-night sessions despite Democratic protests and intense opposition from doctors and consumer groups.The GOP scored triumphs in the Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce panels after lengthy debate, as the committees approved legislation to reshape the way millions of Americans pay for medical care, including abolishing the tax penalty Obama's statute imposes on people who don't purchase insurance.As his committees wrapped up work on the legislation favored by President Donald Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan tried to close the deal with his party divided and some conservative in open revolt."This is the closest we will ever get to repealing and replacing Obamacare," Ryan declared at a press briefing where he appeared in shirt sleeves to walk reporters through a detailed presentation on the GOP legislation. "The time is here.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Determined House Republicans won early victories Thursday, March 9th on divisive legislation to undo former President Barack Obama's health care law, winning approval in key committees after marathon all-night sessions despite Democratic protests and intense opposition from doctors and consumer groups.The GOP scored triumphs in the Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce panels after lengthy debate, as the committees approved legislation to reshape the way millions of Americans pay for medical care, including abolishing the tax penalty Obama's statute imposes on people who don't purchase insurance.As his committees wrapped up work on the legislation favored by President Donald Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan tried to close the deal with his party divided and some conservative in open revolt."This is the closest we will ever get to repealing and replacing Obamacare," Ryan declared at a press briefing where he appeared in shirt sleeves to walk reporters through a detailed presentation on the GOP legislation. "The time is here.
Sean Spicer: President Trump rejects "these latest anti-Semitic and hateful threats in the strongest terms"
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A spokesman for the White House is denouncing the latest wave of bomb threats against Jewish institutions across the nation.Sean Spicer said Tuesday, March 7th during a press briefing that President Donald Trump's administration rejects "these latest anti-Semitic and hateful threats in the strongest terms."The JCC of North America and the Anti-Defamation League reported receiving threats Tuesday.Since January, federal officials have been investigating more than 120 threats against Jewish organizations in three dozen states and a rash of vandalism at Jewish cemeteries.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A spokesman for the White House is denouncing the latest wave of bomb threats against Jewish institutions across the nation.Sean Spicer said Tuesday, March 7th during a press briefing that President Donald Trump's administration rejects "these latest anti-Semitic and hateful threats in the strongest terms."The JCC of North America and the Anti-Defamation League reported receiving threats Tuesday.Since January, federal officials have been investigating more than 120 threats against Jewish organizations in three dozen states and a rash of vandalism at Jewish cemeteries.
Pres. Trump praises new health care bill as GOP tries to sell it
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and his administration's top health official praised the new House Republican health care legislation Tuesday as the GOP embarked on a drive to sell the proposal to rank-and-file lawmakers and the public.Pres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and his administration's top health official praised the new House Republican health care legislation Tuesday as the GOP embarked on a drive to sell the proposal to rank-and-file lawmakers and the public.Pres.
Pres. Trump says freed Gitmo prisoners 'returned to battlefield'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says "122 vicious prisoners" released by the Obama administration from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba "have returned to the battlefield."Trump didn't cite where he got the statistic in his Tuesday tweet.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says "122 vicious prisoners" released by the Obama administration from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba "have returned to the battlefield."Trump didn't cite where he got the statistic in his Tuesday tweet.
Immigration lawyer's advice: "People here should stay; People who have visas should come ASAP"
MILWAUKEE -- When you read the revised version of President Donald Trump's executive order on travel restrictions, it appears none of it applies to Talha Naseer.
MILWAUKEE -- When you read the revised version of President Donald Trump's executive order on travel restrictions, it appears none of it applies to Talha Naseer.
"Travel ban 2.0:" Milwaukee Muslims say new travel restrictions are still a Muslim ban
MILWAUKEE -- It may be a new executive order, but Milwaukee-area Muslims said President Donald Trump's latest attempt at border security still amounts to a Muslim ban.President Trump on Monday, March 6th signed the order restricting travel from six predominantly Muslim countries.
MILWAUKEE -- It may be a new executive order, but Milwaukee-area Muslims said President Donald Trump's latest attempt at border security still amounts to a Muslim ban.President Trump on Monday, March 6th signed the order restricting travel from six predominantly Muslim countries.
Poll: Americans divided on admitting refugees
WASHINGTON — Where immigrants are concerned, James Wright is OK with people who are here legally, as well as illegally — if they haven't committed crimes.
WASHINGTON — Where immigrants are concerned, James Wright is OK with people who are here legally, as well as illegally — if they haven't committed crimes.
Revised US travel ban leaves Syrians confused, yet hopeful
AMMAN, Jordan — It's been an emotional roller coaster for Mahmoud Mansour and his family, Syrian refugees tapped for possible resettlement to the United States, since President Donald Trump issued his first travel ban six weeks ago.The original ban, which barred Syrian refugees from the U.S. until further notice, devastated Mansour's family of six, which has been undergoing security vetting ahead of resettlement for the past year.The revised ban, signed Monday, no longer singles out displaced Syrians, but suspends the entire refugee program for four months to allow for a security review.
AMMAN, Jordan — It's been an emotional roller coaster for Mahmoud Mansour and his family, Syrian refugees tapped for possible resettlement to the United States, since President Donald Trump issued his first travel ban six weeks ago.The original ban, which barred Syrian refugees from the U.S. until further notice, devastated Mansour's family of six, which has been undergoing security vetting ahead of resettlement for the past year.The revised ban, signed Monday, no longer singles out displaced Syrians, but suspends the entire refugee program for four months to allow for a security review.
AG Jeff Sessions clarifies testimony on Russia, says he was honest
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday, March 6th clarified his confirmation hearing testimony to acknowledge having spoken twice last year with the Russian ambassador, but he said he stood by his earlier remarks as an honest and correct answer to a question.The filing amends testimony Sessions gave under oath in January when he said he did not have communication with Russians.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday, March 6th clarified his confirmation hearing testimony to acknowledge having spoken twice last year with the Russian ambassador, but he said he stood by his earlier remarks as an honest and correct answer to a question.The filing amends testimony Sessions gave under oath in January when he said he did not have communication with Russians.