GOP senator 'disturbed' by McConnell coordinating trial with White House
WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers continue to defend House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to hold on to the articles of impeachment and now some Republicans are concerned the Senate majority leader won’t hold a fair trial.Democrats say they need assurances from Sen.
WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers continue to defend House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to hold on to the articles of impeachment and now some Republicans are concerned the Senate majority leader won’t hold a fair trial.Democrats say they need assurances from Sen.
Patriotism is the theme of Christmas at the White House
WASHINGTON — Patriotism is the theme of Christmas at the White House this year.Melania Trump announced “The Spirit of America” as the theme in a late Sunday tweet that included a minute-long video of the Christmas decorations being unveiled Monday.
WASHINGTON — Patriotism is the theme of Christmas at the White House this year.Melania Trump announced “The Spirit of America” as the theme in a late Sunday tweet that included a minute-long video of the Christmas decorations being unveiled Monday.
U.S. Capitol briefly evacuated, White House locked down after plane violated airspace rules
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Capitol and its office buildings were briefly evacuated amid concerns about a small aircraft in the area.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Capitol and its office buildings were briefly evacuated amid concerns about a small aircraft in the area.
White House budget official questioned in impeachment probe
WASHINGTON — Impeachment investigators met Saturday with a White House official directly connected to President Donald Trump’s block on military aid to Ukraine, the first budget office witness to testify in the historic inquiry.In a rare weekend session, lawmakers drilled into President Trump’s decision, against the advice of national security advisers, including John Bolton, to withhold funding from the ally, a young democracy bordering hostile Russia.It’s a sign of a deepening of the constitutional showdown, bookended by public hearings this week and next, that is testing the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government.“It seems clear to me from everything that I've seen that the president had no interest in the defense of the Ukraine and the security of the Ukrainian people,” said Rep.
WASHINGTON — Impeachment investigators met Saturday with a White House official directly connected to President Donald Trump’s block on military aid to Ukraine, the first budget office witness to testify in the historic inquiry.In a rare weekend session, lawmakers drilled into President Trump’s decision, against the advice of national security advisers, including John Bolton, to withhold funding from the ally, a young democracy bordering hostile Russia.It’s a sign of a deepening of the constitutional showdown, bookended by public hearings this week and next, that is testing the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government.“It seems clear to me from everything that I've seen that the president had no interest in the defense of the Ukraine and the security of the Ukrainian people,” said Rep.
Pres. Trump treats championship North Dakota State players to Big Macs, Chick-fil-A
WASHINGTON — The smell of burgers and fries wafted through the State Dining Room as President Donald Trump celebrated the championship football players from North Dakota State on Monday, March 4 with fast food, like he did when he honored the national champion Clemson Tigers.President Trump told the football team he could have had White House chefs prepare a meal, but "I know you people very well."The players laughed with the president while eyeing stacks of Big Macs and Chick-fil-A sandwiches on a long table in the center of the room.
WASHINGTON — The smell of burgers and fries wafted through the State Dining Room as President Donald Trump celebrated the championship football players from North Dakota State on Monday, March 4 with fast food, like he did when he honored the national champion Clemson Tigers.President Trump told the football team he could have had White House chefs prepare a meal, but "I know you people very well."The players laughed with the president while eyeing stacks of Big Macs and Chick-fil-A sandwiches on a long table in the center of the room.
White House: EU trying to 'punish' US workers by increasing tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the European Union "is trying to punish U.S. workers" by increasing tariffs on American-made products.Sanders made the comment Monday during a press briefing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the European Union "is trying to punish U.S. workers" by increasing tariffs on American-made products.Sanders made the comment Monday during a press briefing.
Authorities say man shoots himself to death near White House
WASHINGTON — A man shot himself to death Saturday as he stood near the fence along the north side of the White House, the Secret Service said.
WASHINGTON — A man shot himself to death Saturday as he stood near the fence along the north side of the White House, the Secret Service said.
Car intentionally hits security barrier near White House; suspect in court Monday
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The White House was on lockdown for about an hour Friday after a passenger vehicle struck a security barrier.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The White House was on lockdown for about an hour Friday after a passenger vehicle struck a security barrier.
First Lady Melania Trump takes custody of White House Christmas tree -- from Wisconsin! 🎄
WASHINGTON — Melania Trump has continued the time-honored, first lady tradition of receiving the official White House Christmas tree.Mrs.
WASHINGTON — Melania Trump has continued the time-honored, first lady tradition of receiving the official White House Christmas tree.Mrs.
Secret Service apprehends attempted White House fence jumper
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Secret Service says an individual has been taken into custody after attempting to jump a security barrier on the Pennsylvania Avenue side of the White House.President Donald Trump was inside the White House during the Sunday morning incident.The Secret Service tweets that at about 8 a.m. Sunday, someone tried to jump a row of metal bike racks that are being used to create a second row of fencing outside the executive mansion.Those racks were installed in response to a series of fence-jumping incidents in recent years, including a man who made it into the White House in 2014.Pedestrians were briefly barred from walking in front of the White House during Sunday's incident.The Secret Service is providing no more details.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Secret Service says an individual has been taken into custody after attempting to jump a security barrier on the Pennsylvania Avenue side of the White House.President Donald Trump was inside the White House during the Sunday morning incident.The Secret Service tweets that at about 8 a.m. Sunday, someone tried to jump a row of metal bike racks that are being used to create a second row of fencing outside the executive mansion.Those racks were installed in response to a series of fence-jumping incidents in recent years, including a man who made it into the White House in 2014.Pedestrians were briefly barred from walking in front of the White House during Sunday's incident.The Secret Service is providing no more details.
Melania Trump to accept White House Christmas tree from Wisconsin farm on Monday 🎄
WASHINGTON — Christmas is coming to Pres.
WASHINGTON — Christmas is coming to Pres.
President Trump tells NBA star Curry that White House visit is off
SOMERSET, N.J. — President Donald Trump says if a basketball player doesn't want to visit the White House to celebrate an NBA title, then don't bother showing up.That's President Trump's response on Twitter to star Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors — who's made it clear he's not interested in a traditional post-title White House visit.Curry told reporters on Friday: "I don't want to go ...
SOMERSET, N.J. — President Donald Trump says if a basketball player doesn't want to visit the White House to celebrate an NBA title, then don't bother showing up.That's President Trump's response on Twitter to star Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors — who's made it clear he's not interested in a traditional post-title White House visit.Curry told reporters on Friday: "I don't want to go ...
White House praises Lewis for comedy, charity
The White House is remembering the late comedian Jerry Lewis as a man who "kept us all laughing for over half a century" and touched the lives of millions with his charity work.The 91-year-old Lewis died Sunday in Las Vegas.
The White House is remembering the late comedian Jerry Lewis as a man who "kept us all laughing for over half a century" and touched the lives of millions with his charity work.The 91-year-old Lewis died Sunday in Las Vegas.
"Need some help?" Rob Gronkowski pops into White House briefing
WASHINGTON -- New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski made a surprise appearance at the White House press briefing Wednesday.While White House press secretary Sean Spicer was answering a question from a reporter, the football player poked his head around a corner to lend a hand."Sean, need some help?" Gronkowski asked, prompting laughter from the journalists."I think I got this," Spicer replied."You sure?" Gronkowski pressed."Maybe," Spicer joked.The surprise visit came shortly after the Patriots' arrival at the White House, where the team was scheduled to meet President Donald Trump in celebration of their 2017 Super Bowl win.After Gronkowski left the room, Spicer -- who is a Patriots fan -- laughed for a moment before regaining his composure."Alright, that was cool," Spicer said. "How do you follow that?"
WASHINGTON -- New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski made a surprise appearance at the White House press briefing Wednesday.While White House press secretary Sean Spicer was answering a question from a reporter, the football player poked his head around a corner to lend a hand."Sean, need some help?" Gronkowski asked, prompting laughter from the journalists."I think I got this," Spicer replied."You sure?" Gronkowski pressed."Maybe," Spicer joked.The surprise visit came shortly after the Patriots' arrival at the White House, where the team was scheduled to meet President Donald Trump in celebration of their 2017 Super Bowl win.After Gronkowski left the room, Spicer -- who is a Patriots fan -- laughed for a moment before regaining his composure."Alright, that was cool," Spicer said. "How do you follow that?"
Star QB Tom Brady to miss NFL champs' visit to White House
WASHINGTON — Star quarterback Tom Brady will not join his New England Patriots teammates when the Super Bowl champions visit the White House on Wednesday to accept congratulations from President Donald Trump for another NFL title.The White House said it was notified that Brady was dealing with a "personal family matter" and will not attend the ceremony.President Trump's welcome to the team was coming hours after the news from Massachusetts prisons officials that ex-Patriot tight end Aaron Hernandez hanged himself in his prison cell.Hernandez, who played for the Patriots from 2010 to 2012, was serving a life sentence for a murder conviction.
WASHINGTON — Star quarterback Tom Brady will not join his New England Patriots teammates when the Super Bowl champions visit the White House on Wednesday to accept congratulations from President Donald Trump for another NFL title.The White House said it was notified that Brady was dealing with a "personal family matter" and will not attend the ceremony.President Trump's welcome to the team was coming hours after the news from Massachusetts prisons officials that ex-Patriot tight end Aaron Hernandez hanged himself in his prison cell.Hernandez, who played for the Patriots from 2010 to 2012, was serving a life sentence for a murder conviction.
President Trump welcomes 21,000 to his first Easter Egg Roll
WASHINGTON — Opening his first White House Easter Egg Roll, President Donald Trump extolled the strength of America as thousands of kids, and some adults, reveled in the time-honored tradition of rolling hard-boiled eggs across the manicured lawn in his back yard."This is the 139th Easter Egg Roll.
WASHINGTON — Opening his first White House Easter Egg Roll, President Donald Trump extolled the strength of America as thousands of kids, and some adults, reveled in the time-honored tradition of rolling hard-boiled eggs across the manicured lawn in his back yard."This is the 139th Easter Egg Roll.
White House invites lawmakers to see intelligence material on Russia's role in election
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The White House refused to say on Thursday, March 30th whether it gave the top Republican on the House intelligence committee access to highly classified materials.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The White House refused to say on Thursday, March 30th whether it gave the top Republican on the House intelligence committee access to highly classified materials.
Secret Service examines suspicious package near White House
WASHINGTON — The Secret Service says they have taken a man into custody who was carrying a package near the White House after he made suspicious comments to an officer.A Secret Service official says an explosive ordinance team was on the scene on Tuesday morning to examine the package about a block from the White House.A security perimeter was established near the White House grounds, but Secret Service officials say all other West Wing activity is proceeding normally.The investigation comes after two recent fence-jumping incidents at the White House.
WASHINGTON — The Secret Service says they have taken a man into custody who was carrying a package near the White House after he made suspicious comments to an officer.A Secret Service official says an explosive ordinance team was on the scene on Tuesday morning to examine the package about a block from the White House.A security perimeter was established near the White House grounds, but Secret Service officials say all other West Wing activity is proceeding normally.The investigation comes after two recent fence-jumping incidents at the White House.
Family of Trickett Wendler meets with VP Pence to discuss "Right to Try Act"
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A Waukesha family was invited to the White House Tuesday, February 7th!
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A Waukesha family was invited to the White House Tuesday, February 7th!