Watchdog group: DOJ should investigate porn actress payment
WASHINGTON — A nonprofit watchdog group has asked the Justice Department and the Office of Government Ethics to investigate whether a secret payment to an adult film actress made prior to the 2016 presidential election may have violated federal law because Donald Trump did not list it on his financial disclosure forms.Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington lodged the civil and criminal complaint on Thursday.
WASHINGTON — A nonprofit watchdog group has asked the Justice Department and the Office of Government Ethics to investigate whether a secret payment to an adult film actress made prior to the 2016 presidential election may have violated federal law because Donald Trump did not list it on his financial disclosure forms.Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington lodged the civil and criminal complaint on Thursday.
Trump Org says it donated $151,470 in profits to US Treasury
WASHINGTON — The Trump Organization has donated $151,470 in foreign government profits at its hotels and similar businesses last year to the U.S. Treasury, an executive said in a statement Friday.George Sorial, the executive vice president and chief compliance counsel, said the Feb. 22 voluntary donation fulfills the company's pledge to donate profits from foreign government patronage while Donald Trump is president.The company said last week that it had made a donation, but refused to disclose the amount.
WASHINGTON — The Trump Organization has donated $151,470 in foreign government profits at its hotels and similar businesses last year to the U.S. Treasury, an executive said in a statement Friday.George Sorial, the executive vice president and chief compliance counsel, said the Feb. 22 voluntary donation fulfills the company's pledge to donate profits from foreign government patronage while Donald Trump is president.The company said last week that it had made a donation, but refused to disclose the amount.
Report: Former Pres. Barack Obama in discussions to produce shows for Netflix
LOS ANGELES — Netflix shares surged to an all-time high following the news that Barack Obama and Netflix reportedly are negotiating a deal for the former president and his wife, Michelle, to produce shows exclusively for the streaming service.The proposed deal was reported Friday by The New York Times, which cited people familiar with the discussions who were not identified.The report sent shares to an all-time high of $326.74 earlier.
LOS ANGELES — Netflix shares surged to an all-time high following the news that Barack Obama and Netflix reportedly are negotiating a deal for the former president and his wife, Michelle, to produce shows exclusively for the streaming service.The proposed deal was reported Friday by The New York Times, which cited people familiar with the discussions who were not identified.The report sent shares to an all-time high of $326.74 earlier.
Gov. Walker says Wisconsin companies could be tariff-exempt
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Pres. Trump accepts offer to meet Kim Jong Un by May
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- North Korea has invited President Donald Trump to meet their leader Kim Jong Un, and President Trump will meet with the North Korean leader by May, the South Korean national security adviser announced Thursday at the White House.President Trump told reporters Thursday that South Korea will make a "major announcement" concerning North Korea at 6 p.m. CT.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- North Korea has invited President Donald Trump to meet their leader Kim Jong Un, and President Trump will meet with the North Korean leader by May, the South Korean national security adviser announced Thursday at the White House.President Trump told reporters Thursday that South Korea will make a "major announcement" concerning North Korea at 6 p.m. CT.
'Going to be very fair:' Pres. Trump announces stiff trade tariffs, unswayed by warnings
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, surrounded by steelworkers, signs proclamations to impose steep tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum.After a week of hints and uncertainty, President Trump said Thursday he would soon announce tariffs on imported steel and aluminum but with temporary exemptions for Canada and Mexico as he seeks to revise the North American Free Trade Agreement.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, surrounded by steelworkers, signs proclamations to impose steep tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum.After a week of hints and uncertainty, President Trump said Thursday he would soon announce tariffs on imported steel and aluminum but with temporary exemptions for Canada and Mexico as he seeks to revise the North American Free Trade Agreement.
MADISON — U.S. Sen.
'Asked a lot of questions:' President Donald Trump meets with video game execs and critics
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump raised concerns about the graphic depiction of violence in video games at a White House meeting Thursday with members of the industry and some of their most vocal critics.Searching for ways to respond to last month's Florida school shooting, President Trump has questioned the impact of video games, although decades of research have failed to find a link between gun violence and graphic depictions of violence in games.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump raised concerns about the graphic depiction of violence in video games at a White House meeting Thursday with members of the industry and some of their most vocal critics.Searching for ways to respond to last month's Florida school shooting, President Trump has questioned the impact of video games, although decades of research have failed to find a link between gun violence and graphic depictions of violence in games.
'Solidarity and support:' Melania Trump to present courage awards to women March 21
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The White House used International Women's Day to announce that first lady Melania Trump will present State Department courage awards to women from around the world at a March 21 ceremony.The award recognizes women who have shown courage and leadership in pressing for women's rights worldwide."Their courage only furthers my belief in the powerful impact women can make through solidarity and support of one another," Mrs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The White House used International Women's Day to announce that first lady Melania Trump will present State Department courage awards to women from around the world at a March 21 ceremony.The award recognizes women who have shown courage and leadership in pressing for women's rights worldwide."Their courage only furthers my belief in the powerful impact women can make through solidarity and support of one another," Mrs.
White House says some countries may get tariff exemptions
WASHINGTON -- The White House said Wednesday that Mexico, Canada and other countries may be spared from President Donald Trump's planned steel and aluminum tariffs under national security "carve-outs," a move that could soften the blow amid threats of retaliation by trading partners and dire economic warnings from lawmakers and business groups.Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters the exemptions would be made on a "case by case" and "country by country" basis, a reversal from the policy articulated by the White House just days ago that there would be no exemptions from Trump's plan.The announcement came as congressional Republicans and business groups braced for the impact of expected tariffs of 25 percent on imported steel and 10 percent on aluminum, appearing resigned to additional protectionist trade actions as Trump signaled upcoming economic battles with China.The looming departure of White House economic adviser Gary Cohn, a former Goldman Sachs executive who has opposed the promised tariffs, set off anxiety among business leaders and investors worried about a potential trade war.The White House said Trump was expected to make a final announcement by the end of the week and officials were working to include language in the tariffs that would give Trump the flexibility to approve exemptions for certain countries."He's already indicated a degree of flexibility, I think a very sensible, very balanced degree of flexibility," Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told CNBC. "We're not trying to blow up the world."Trump signaled other trade actions could be in the works.
WASHINGTON -- The White House said Wednesday that Mexico, Canada and other countries may be spared from President Donald Trump's planned steel and aluminum tariffs under national security "carve-outs," a move that could soften the blow amid threats of retaliation by trading partners and dire economic warnings from lawmakers and business groups.Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters the exemptions would be made on a "case by case" and "country by country" basis, a reversal from the policy articulated by the White House just days ago that there would be no exemptions from Trump's plan.The announcement came as congressional Republicans and business groups braced for the impact of expected tariffs of 25 percent on imported steel and 10 percent on aluminum, appearing resigned to additional protectionist trade actions as Trump signaled upcoming economic battles with China.The looming departure of White House economic adviser Gary Cohn, a former Goldman Sachs executive who has opposed the promised tariffs, set off anxiety among business leaders and investors worried about a potential trade war.The White House said Trump was expected to make a final announcement by the end of the week and officials were working to include language in the tariffs that would give Trump the flexibility to approve exemptions for certain countries."He's already indicated a degree of flexibility, I think a very sensible, very balanced degree of flexibility," Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told CNBC. "We're not trying to blow up the world."Trump signaled other trade actions could be in the works.
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says changes needed to juvenile bill
MADISON — The Republican leader of the state Senate said Wednesday that changes will be needed to an $80 million juvenile justice overhaul plan that the Assembly passed unanimously and that is a top priority of Gov.
MADISON — The Republican leader of the state Senate said Wednesday that changes will be needed to an $80 million juvenile justice overhaul plan that the Assembly passed unanimously and that is a top priority of Gov.
'Null and void:' Porn star sues President Trump over nondisclosure agreement
LOS ANGELES — An adult film actress is suing President Donald Trump and wants a California judge to invalidate a nondisclosure agreement she signed days before the 2016 presidential election.The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Los Angeles, alleges the agreement is "null and void and of no consequence" because President Trump didn't personally sign it.Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, has claimed she had sex with President Trump once and then carried on a yearslong platonic relationship.
LOS ANGELES — An adult film actress is suing President Donald Trump and wants a California judge to invalidate a nondisclosure agreement she signed days before the 2016 presidential election.The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Los Angeles, alleges the agreement is "null and void and of no consequence" because President Trump didn't personally sign it.Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, has claimed she had sex with President Trump once and then carried on a yearslong platonic relationship.
Trump administration sues California over 'sanctuary' laws
CALIFORNIA -- The Trump administration is suing to block California laws that extend protections for immigrants living in the United States illegally.The lawsuit says three state laws intentionally undermine federal immigration law.
CALIFORNIA -- The Trump administration is suing to block California laws that extend protections for immigrants living in the United States illegally.The lawsuit says three state laws intentionally undermine federal immigration law.
'Reconsider this policy:' Gov. Walker hits the road to battle President Trump's tariffs
OSHKOSH — Wisconsin Gov.
OSHKOSH — Wisconsin Gov.
Top Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn leaving White House over trade
WASHINGTON — Top Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn is leaving the White House after breaking with President Donald Trump on trade policy.Cohn, the director of the National Economic Council, has been the leading internal opponent to President Trump's planned tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum.
WASHINGTON — Top Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn is leaving the White House after breaking with President Donald Trump on trade policy.Cohn, the director of the National Economic Council, has been the leading internal opponent to President Trump's planned tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum.
MILWAUKEE -- Gov.