WATCH: President Donald Trump delivers first address to Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump sought to shift his tone Tuesday, February 28th during his first address to Congress, striking notes of inspiration and common national purpose and leaving behind the darker aspects of his speeches at the inauguration and the Republican National Convention.President Trump opened his address by condemning the recent spate of threats against Jewish community centers, vandalism at Jewish cemeteries and the shooting of two Indian men in Kansas."Recent threats targeting Jewish Community Centers and vandalism of Jewish cemeteries, as well as last week's shooting in Kansas City, remind us that while we may be a nation divided on policies, we are a country that stands united in condemning hate and evil in all its very ugly forms," he said.The comment came after President Trump has come under heavy criticism for not addressing such violence.He entered the House chamber to thunderous applause and spoke of the "renewal of the American spirit."In the emotional high point of the speech, President Trump turned to the first lady's box and acknowledged Carryn Owens, the widow of a US Navy Special operator, William "Ryan" Owens, who was killed in an anti-terror raid in Yemen in the first major military engagement of the new administration."Ryan died as he lived: a warrior, and a hero -- battling against terrorism and securing our nation," President Trump said as the House floor erupted in a prolonged standing ovation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump sought to shift his tone Tuesday, February 28th during his first address to Congress, striking notes of inspiration and common national purpose and leaving behind the darker aspects of his speeches at the inauguration and the Republican National Convention.President Trump opened his address by condemning the recent spate of threats against Jewish community centers, vandalism at Jewish cemeteries and the shooting of two Indian men in Kansas."Recent threats targeting Jewish Community Centers and vandalism of Jewish cemeteries, as well as last week's shooting in Kansas City, remind us that while we may be a nation divided on policies, we are a country that stands united in condemning hate and evil in all its very ugly forms," he said.The comment came after President Trump has come under heavy criticism for not addressing such violence.He entered the House chamber to thunderous applause and spoke of the "renewal of the American spirit."In the emotional high point of the speech, President Trump turned to the first lady's box and acknowledged Carryn Owens, the widow of a US Navy Special operator, William "Ryan" Owens, who was killed in an anti-terror raid in Yemen in the first major military engagement of the new administration."Ryan died as he lived: a warrior, and a hero -- battling against terrorism and securing our nation," President Trump said as the House floor erupted in a prolonged standing ovation.
Pres. Trump suggests former Pres. Obama behind protests against GOP lawmakers
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump says he believes President Barack Obama is behind some of the protests against Republican lawmakers across the country.In an interview with Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends" that aired Tuesday, President Trump responded to a question about the protests, saying, "I think that President Obama is behind it, because his people are certainly behind it."He adds that he thinks Obama loyalists are also behind White House leaks.President Trump concedes, "I also understand that's politics.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump says he believes President Barack Obama is behind some of the protests against Republican lawmakers across the country.In an interview with Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends" that aired Tuesday, President Trump responded to a question about the protests, saying, "I think that President Obama is behind it, because his people are certainly behind it."He adds that he thinks Obama loyalists are also behind White House leaks.President Trump concedes, "I also understand that's politics.
Pres. Trump signs bills aimed at recruiting more women into STEM fields
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump has signed a pair of bills into law aimed at recruiting more women for the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.President Trump said at an Oval Office ceremony that it's unfair that only one in four women with a degree in one of these areas works in the field.One measure authorizes the NASA administrator to encourage young women to study STEM fields and pursue careers that will help advance science and space exploration.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump has signed a pair of bills into law aimed at recruiting more women for the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.President Trump said at an Oval Office ceremony that it's unfair that only one in four women with a degree in one of these areas works in the field.One measure authorizes the NASA administrator to encourage young women to study STEM fields and pursue careers that will help advance science and space exploration.
Pres. Trump signs order mandating review of rule aimed at protecting streams, wetlands
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order mandating the review of a rule aimed at protecting small streams and wetlands from development and pollution.President Trump says at a White House signing ceremony that the rule is one of the "worst examples of federal regulation" and that "it has truly run amok."He also says the rule has been "a disaster."The order instructs the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to review the Obama-era rule that redefined which bodies of water are protected under the Clean Water Act.President Trump had railed against the rule during his campaign and Republicans have been fighting it since its inception, slamming it as an example of federal overreach.Democrats have argued it safeguards drinking water for millions.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order mandating the review of a rule aimed at protecting small streams and wetlands from development and pollution.President Trump says at a White House signing ceremony that the rule is one of the "worst examples of federal regulation" and that "it has truly run amok."He also says the rule has been "a disaster."The order instructs the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to review the Obama-era rule that redefined which bodies of water are protected under the Clean Water Act.President Trump had railed against the rule during his campaign and Republicans have been fighting it since its inception, slamming it as an example of federal overreach.Democrats have argued it safeguards drinking water for millions.
PA AG says Pres. Trump suggested threats targeting JCCS may be designed to make "others look bad"
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Pennsylvania's attorney general says President Donald Trump suggested that a wave of threats to Jewish community centers may be designed to make "others look bad."Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, was part of a group of state attorneys general who met with President Trump at the White House Tuesday.Shapiro says he asked President Trump at the meeting about how states and the federal government could better collaborate against the threats.He says President Trump responded by calling the threats "reprehensible, but then added that, "sometimes it's the reverse, to make people or to make others look bad."White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says she was not at the meeting, but says the president has made "extremely clear" that any act of violence directed at Jewish organizations is "condemned by this administration.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Pennsylvania's attorney general says President Donald Trump suggested that a wave of threats to Jewish community centers may be designed to make "others look bad."Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, was part of a group of state attorneys general who met with President Trump at the White House Tuesday.Shapiro says he asked President Trump at the meeting about how states and the federal government could better collaborate against the threats.He says President Trump responded by calling the threats "reprehensible, but then added that, "sometimes it's the reverse, to make people or to make others look bad."White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says she was not at the meeting, but says the president has made "extremely clear" that any act of violence directed at Jewish organizations is "condemned by this administration.
Pres. Trump says he's open to immigration package that could include path to legal status
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump told television anchors Tuesday, February 28th that he is open to an immigration package that could include a path to legal status for many people living in the United States illegally.That's according to a person with knowledge of the discussion, which occurred ahead of President Trump's prime-time address to Congress.President Trump also said he was open to citizenship for the so-called Dreamers — those who were brought to the country illegally as children.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump told television anchors Tuesday, February 28th that he is open to an immigration package that could include a path to legal status for many people living in the United States illegally.That's according to a person with knowledge of the discussion, which occurred ahead of President Trump's prime-time address to Congress.President Trump also said he was open to citizenship for the so-called Dreamers — those who were brought to the country illegally as children.
An opportunity to explain his vision: Pres. Trump prepares to address the nation
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump will have the eyes of the nation on him on Tuesday evening, February 28th.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump will have the eyes of the nation on him on Tuesday evening, February 28th.
Pentagon presenting counter-IS plan to White House
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is presenting the White House with a plan to "rapidly defeat" the Islamic State group, a Pentagon spokesman said Monday.
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is presenting the White House with a plan to "rapidly defeat" the Islamic State group, a Pentagon spokesman said Monday.
George W. Bush on President Trump and Russia: "We all need answers"
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President Trump spends an evening away from the White House
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is spending an evening out in his new neighborhood.The president left the White House at mid-evening Saturday, his limousine covering the short distance to the luxury hotel bearing his name, the Trump International Hotel.The White House says President Trump is having dinner at the hotel.The past three weekends, Mr.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is spending an evening out in his new neighborhood.The president left the White House at mid-evening Saturday, his limousine covering the short distance to the luxury hotel bearing his name, the Trump International Hotel.The White House says President Trump is having dinner at the hotel.The past three weekends, Mr.
President Trump says he won't attend White House Correspondents' dinner this spring
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he won't be attending the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner this spring.In a tweet on Saturday, the president doesn't give a reason but says he wishes "everyone well and have a great evening!"
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he won't be attending the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner this spring.In a tweet on Saturday, the president doesn't give a reason but says he wishes "everyone well and have a great evening!"
MPS takes a stand on immigration policy, "will not share" a student's immigration status
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) say it will not cooperate when it comes to the recent directive from President Donald Trump's administration cracking down on undocumented immigrants.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) say it will not cooperate when it comes to the recent directive from President Donald Trump's administration cracking down on undocumented immigrants.
'No anonymous sources:' Pres. Trump scolds after White House uses them
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump used his first presidential appearance before the nation's largest gathering of conservative activists on Friday to sharply escalate his criticism of the news media and take direct aim at the use of anonymous sources.
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump used his first presidential appearance before the nation's largest gathering of conservative activists on Friday to sharply escalate his criticism of the news media and take direct aim at the use of anonymous sources.
President Trump's administration hints at 'greater enforcement' of marijuana laws
WASHINGTON – The White House said Thursday it expects law enforcement agents to enforce federal marijuana laws when they come into conflict with states where recreational use of the drug is permitted."I do believe you will see greater enforcement of it," White House press secretary Sean Spicer said regarding federal drug laws, which still list marijuana as an illegal substance.That's a reversal from the Obama administration's stance, which laid out in an official memo that the federal government wouldn't interfere in states where nonmedical use of marijuana is allowed.That guidance was issued after two states -- Colorado and Washington -- voted to legalize recreational use of marijuana.
WASHINGTON – The White House said Thursday it expects law enforcement agents to enforce federal marijuana laws when they come into conflict with states where recreational use of the drug is permitted."I do believe you will see greater enforcement of it," White House press secretary Sean Spicer said regarding federal drug laws, which still list marijuana as an illegal substance.That's a reversal from the Obama administration's stance, which laid out in an official memo that the federal government wouldn't interfere in states where nonmedical use of marijuana is allowed.That guidance was issued after two states -- Colorado and Washington -- voted to legalize recreational use of marijuana.