A year after Mar-a-Lago summit, US-China ties are tested
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump first tried to disarm Chinese President Xi Jinping at Mar-a-Lago with smooth talk and hospitality. A year later, he's resorted to hardball and found that Xi is willing to throw it back. The growing acrimony over trade is deepening mistrust between the two governments and roiling global markets. But at least for now, it is unlikely to spill over into...
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump first tried to disarm Chinese President Xi Jinping at Mar-a-Lago with smooth talk and hospitality. A year later, he's resorted to hardball and found that Xi is willing to throw it back. The growing acrimony over trade is deepening mistrust between the two governments and roiling global markets. But at least for now, it is unlikely to spill over into...
Pelosi calls on EPA's Pruitt to resign
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says the president's Environmental Protection Agency administrator must go. Pelosi says Scott Pruitt's tenure has been "part of the Trump administration's culture of corruption, cronyism and incompetence." The top Democrat says in a statement, "Pruitt must resign."
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says the president's Environmental Protection Agency administrator must go. Pelosi says Scott Pruitt's tenure has been "part of the Trump administration's culture of corruption, cronyism and incompetence." The top Democrat says in a statement, "Pruitt must resign."
Trump says he didn't know about $130K payment to Stormy Daniels
President Donald Trump said Thursday he didn't know about the $130,000 payment his personal attorney made to Stormy Daniels, issuing a firm denial in his first public comments about the adult-film actress who alleges she had an affair with him.
President Donald Trump said Thursday he didn't know about the $130,000 payment his personal attorney made to Stormy Daniels, issuing a firm denial in his first public comments about the adult-film actress who alleges she had an affair with him.
U.S. education secretary Betsy DeVos makes surprise visit to North Texas schools
Education secretary Betsy DeVos is known for attracting protests and publicity. That was the case on Thursday with a visit to North Texas that seemed to come out of nowhere.
Education secretary Betsy DeVos is known for attracting protests and publicity. That was the case on Thursday with a visit to North Texas that seemed to come out of nowhere.
Trump signs proclamation directing troops to secure border
WASHINGTON (AP) - Asserting the situation had reached "a point of crisis," President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation directing the deployment of the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border to fight illegal immigration.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Asserting the situation had reached "a point of crisis," President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation directing the deployment of the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border to fight illegal immigration.
House panel says Facebook's Zuckerberg to testify April 11
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify before a House oversight panel on April 11 amid a privacy scandal that has roiled the social media giant, the panel announced Wednesday.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify before a House oversight panel on April 11 amid a privacy scandal that has roiled the social media giant, the panel announced Wednesday.
President Trump wants military to secure US-Mexico border until wall built
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants to use the military to secure the U.S.-Mexico border until his promised border wall is built.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants to use the military to secure the U.S.-Mexico border until his promised border wall is built.
RUSSIA INVESTIGATION: Dutch attorney gets 30 days in prison for lying to FBI in Russia probe
A Dutch attorney who lied to federal agents investigating former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was sentenced Tuesday to 30 days in prison in the first punishment handed down in special counsel's Russia investigation.
A Dutch attorney who lied to federal agents investigating former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was sentenced Tuesday to 30 days in prison in the first punishment handed down in special counsel's Russia investigation.
Speaker Paul Ryan visits North Texas
The speaker of the United States House of Representatives visited Fort Worth on Tuesday to speak about jobs.
The speaker of the United States House of Representatives visited Fort Worth on Tuesday to speak about jobs.
White House criticized over lack of diversity in intern program
A photo of the latest class of White House interns is drawing criticism from those who say it's a glaring representation of the lack of diversity in the Trump administration.
A photo of the latest class of White House interns is drawing criticism from those who say it's a glaring representation of the lack of diversity in the Trump administration.
O'Rourke raises $6.7M, keeping flush his bid to upset Cruz
Democratic U.S. Rep Beto O'Rourke says he raised more than $6.7 million in the first three months of the year in his underdog bid to oust Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.
Democratic U.S. Rep Beto O'Rourke says he raised more than $6.7 million in the first three months of the year in his underdog bid to oust Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.
Trump calls for border legislation using 'nuclear option'
President Donald Trump demanded Monday that Congress pass new border legislation using the "Nuclear Option if necessary" to muscle it through the Senate — a drastic change in rules the Republican leader has previously dismissed.
President Donald Trump demanded Monday that Congress pass new border legislation using the "Nuclear Option if necessary" to muscle it through the Senate — a drastic change in rules the Republican leader has previously dismissed.
Deadspin video illustrates Sinclair stations' messaging
NEW YORK (AP) - A video with dozens of news anchors reading a script about "fake stories" put in stark visual terms what for weeks had largely been an academic debate about media consolidation and the Sinclair Broadcast Group's efforts to promote a consistent message across its stations. The 98-second video, posted on Deadspin Saturday, has already been viewed by millions of...
NEW YORK (AP) - A video with dozens of news anchors reading a script about "fake stories" put in stark visual terms what for weeks had largely been an academic debate about media consolidation and the Sinclair Broadcast Group's efforts to promote a consistent message across its stations. The 98-second video, posted on Deadspin Saturday, has already been viewed by millions of...
President Trump hosts annual White House Easter Egg Roll
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania kicked-off the annual White House Easter Egg Roll Monday morning.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania kicked-off the annual White House Easter Egg Roll Monday morning.
Kremlin: Trump invited Putin to White House, but no date set
MOSCOW (AP) - An aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin says U.S. President Donald Trump has invited the Russian leader to the White House, but the two countries haven't started any preparations for such a visit. Trump and Putin had a telephone conversation on March 20 in which Trump congratulated Putin on winning the Russian presidential election two days earlier. The White House and the...
MOSCOW (AP) - An aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin says U.S. President Donald Trump has invited the Russian leader to the White House, but the two countries haven't started any preparations for such a visit. Trump and Putin had a telephone conversation on March 20 in which Trump congratulated Putin on winning the Russian presidential election two days earlier. The White House and the...
Trump on deal for 'Dreamer' immigrants: 'NO MORE'
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President Donald Trump on Sunday declared "NO MORE" to a deal to help "Dreamer" immigrants and threatened to pull out of a free trade agreement with Mexico unless it does more to stop people from crossing into the U.S. He claimed they're coming to take advantage of protections granted certain immigrants. "NO MORE DACA DEAL!" Trump...
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President Donald Trump on Sunday declared "NO MORE" to a deal to help "Dreamer" immigrants and threatened to pull out of a free trade agreement with Mexico unless it does more to stop people from crossing into the U.S. He claimed they're coming to take advantage of protections granted certain immigrants. "NO MORE DACA DEAL!" Trump...
Sessions: No new special counsel yet for Republican concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Thursday he won't immediately appoint a new special counsel to investigate a number of Republican grievances involving the FBI and Justice Department, despite mounting pressure from members of his own party.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Thursday he won't immediately appoint a new special counsel to investigate a number of Republican grievances involving the FBI and Justice Department, despite mounting pressure from members of his own party.
Trump floats using military budget to pay for border wall
Still angry about the budget deal he signed last week, President Donald Trump has floated the idea of using the military's budget to pay for his long-promised border wall with Mexico, despite the fact that such spending would likely require approval from Congress. Trump raised the funding plan with House Speaker Paul Ryan at a meeting at the White House last Wednesday, according to a person...
Still angry about the budget deal he signed last week, President Donald Trump has floated the idea of using the military's budget to pay for his long-promised border wall with Mexico, despite the fact that such spending would likely require approval from Congress. Trump raised the funding plan with House Speaker Paul Ryan at a meeting at the White House last Wednesday, according to a person...
Trump warns he may freeze SKorea trade deal for NKorea talks
RICHFIELD, Ohio (AP) - President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to "hold up" the trade agreement his administration finalized with South Korea this week in an effort to gain more leverage in potential talks with North Korea.
RICHFIELD, Ohio (AP) - President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to "hold up" the trade agreement his administration finalized with South Korea this week in an effort to gain more leverage in potential talks with North Korea.
Barr, President Trump revel together in 'Roseanne' success
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Roseanne Barr is reveling in Donald Trump's support for her returning sitcom's impressive debut, which the president says was a cultural and political breakthrough. "It was a thrill to get a congratulatory phone call from The President of The United States of America," Barr tweeted Thursday, two days after ABC's "Roseanne" reboot drew an...
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Roseanne Barr is reveling in Donald Trump's support for her returning sitcom's impressive debut, which the president says was a cultural and political breakthrough. "It was a thrill to get a congratulatory phone call from The President of The United States of America," Barr tweeted Thursday, two days after ABC's "Roseanne" reboot drew an...