Can Trump pardon himself? Not if he's impeached
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump once joked he could "stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody" and not lose voter support. The quip was intended as hyperbole to make a point on the loyalty of his base.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump once joked he could "stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody" and not lose voter support. The quip was intended as hyperbole to make a point on the loyalty of his base.
Former President George H.W. Bush has been discharged from Maine hospital
Bush spokesman, Jim McGrath tweeted this morning that President George H.W. Bush has been discharged from the hospital in Maine today after being treated for low blood pressure. "The President is deeply appreciative both for the terrific care and the many good wishes he has received."
Bush spokesman, Jim McGrath tweeted this morning that President George H.W. Bush has been discharged from the hospital in Maine today after being treated for low blood pressure. "The President is deeply appreciative both for the terrific care and the many good wishes he has received."
Pres. Trump announces summit with N. Korea back on
President Donald Trump says his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is back on for June 12.
President Donald Trump says his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is back on for June 12.
Trump blasts Samantha Bee's 'horrible language' about Ivanka
President Donald Trump says it's a "total double standard" that comedian Samantha Bee wasn't fired for using a vulgar, sexist term to describe his daughter and top White House adviser, Ivanka Trump.
President Donald Trump says it's a "total double standard" that comedian Samantha Bee wasn't fired for using a vulgar, sexist term to describe his daughter and top White House adviser, Ivanka Trump.
Trump mulls commuting Blagojevich's term
President Donald Trump on Thursday pardoned a conservative commentator he claims "was treated very unfairly by our government!" and announced he's thinking about clemency for Martha Stewart and former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, among "lots" of other people.
President Donald Trump on Thursday pardoned a conservative commentator he claims "was treated very unfairly by our government!" and announced he's thinking about clemency for Martha Stewart and former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, among "lots" of other people.
Teen from Marin County star asks about school shootings, chokes up White House press secretary
A kid reporter wearing a gray tie and reading off a sheet of paper was the star of the White House press conference Wednesday when he asked a simple but powerful question about keeping children safe at schools, prompting press secretary Sarah Sanders nearly cry as she gave him an answer.
A kid reporter wearing a gray tie and reading off a sheet of paper was the star of the White House press conference Wednesday when he asked a simple but powerful question about keeping children safe at schools, prompting press secretary Sarah Sanders nearly cry as she gave him an answer.
North Koreans to meet Trump; 'good progress' toward summit
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reported 'good progress' in meetings with a top North Korean official Thursday as they sought to salvage an on-again, off-again summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reported 'good progress' in meetings with a top North Korean official Thursday as they sought to salvage an on-again, off-again summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Specter of trade war after US tariffs on EU, Mexico, Canada
The Trump administration announced Thursday it will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Europe, Mexico and Canada after failing to win concessions from the American allies. Europe and Mexico pledged to retaliate quickly, exacerbating trans-Atlantic and North American trade tensions. Financial markets fell amid fears of a trade war.
The Trump administration announced Thursday it will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Europe, Mexico and Canada after failing to win concessions from the American allies. Europe and Mexico pledged to retaliate quickly, exacerbating trans-Atlantic and North American trade tensions. Financial markets fell amid fears of a trade war.
Trump meets with families of victims of Santa Fe school shooting
HOUSTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump began a trip to Texas on Thursday by meeting privately with families of some of the 10 people killed in a school shooting this month.
HOUSTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump began a trip to Texas on Thursday by meeting privately with families of some of the 10 people killed in a school shooting this month.
Trump escalates fight with ABC after Roseanne cancellation
President Donald Trump is escalating a feud with ABC in the wake of the cancellation of "Roseanne."
President Donald Trump is escalating a feud with ABC in the wake of the cancellation of "Roseanne."
Hillary Clinton honored with medal at Harvard
Former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was honored at Harvard University with the prestigious Radcliffe Medal for her transformative impact on society.
Former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was honored at Harvard University with the prestigious Radcliffe Medal for her transformative impact on society.
Both sides preparing as if US-North Korea summit is a go
Rapid-fire diplomacy played out on two continents in advance of an "expected" summit between President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un, the strengthening resolve coming after a series of high-risk, high-reward gambits by the two leaders.
Rapid-fire diplomacy played out on two continents in advance of an "expected" summit between President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un, the strengthening resolve coming after a series of high-risk, high-reward gambits by the two leaders.
Trump said to be 'actively preparing' for North Korea summit
President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that a top North Korean official is headed to New York for talks attempting to salvage an upcoming summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as diplomatic efforts also accelerated in Asia.
President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that a top North Korean official is headed to New York for talks attempting to salvage an upcoming summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as diplomatic efforts also accelerated in Asia.
Trump marks Memorial Day with Arlington cemetery visit
President Donald Trump paid a Memorial Day tribute at Arlington National Cemetery to those who have fallen in battle or while protecting a nation forever thankful for their selfless service.
President Donald Trump paid a Memorial Day tribute at Arlington National Cemetery to those who have fallen in battle or while protecting a nation forever thankful for their selfless service.
Summit talk turns warmer; Trump says 'talking to them now'
President Donald Trump on Friday warmly welcomed North Korea's promising response to his abrupt withdrawal from the potentially historic Singapore summit and said "we're talking to them now" about putting it back on track.
President Donald Trump on Friday warmly welcomed North Korea's promising response to his abrupt withdrawal from the potentially historic Singapore summit and said "we're talking to them now" about putting it back on track.
Democrat Valdez owes $12K in overdue property taxes
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez owes $12,000-plus in overdue property taxes on seven properties, a previously unreported shortfall that could prove embarrassing as she tries to unseat Republican Greg Abbott in November. The Houston Chronicle reports that Valdez's campaign acknowledges that she owes back property taxes, but is paying them back in...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez owes $12,000-plus in overdue property taxes on seven properties, a previously unreported shortfall that could prove embarrassing as she tries to unseat Republican Greg Abbott in November. The Houston Chronicle reports that Valdez's campaign acknowledges that she owes back property taxes, but is paying them back in...
President Trump cancels North Korean summit with Kim Jong Un, citing 'tremendous anger'
President Donald Trump abruptly canceled his summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un Thursday, blaming 'tremendous anger and open hostility' by Pyongyang and abandoning for now a meeting that held the promise of a historic peace deal but also the risk of diplomatic meltdown.
President Donald Trump abruptly canceled his summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un Thursday, blaming 'tremendous anger and open hostility' by Pyongyang and abandoning for now a meeting that held the promise of a historic peace deal but also the risk of diplomatic meltdown.
Texas governor meets with students, shooting survivors
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is shifting the focus of his meetings on school safety and mass shootings this week to those who have been closest to the recent violence, including students, surviving victims and one person who grabbed a gun and fought back.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is shifting the focus of his meetings on school safety and mass shootings this week to those who have been closest to the recent violence, including students, surviving victims and one person who grabbed a gun and fought back.
Trump praises NFL policy banning kneeling for national anthem
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump praised an NFL policy banning kneeling during the "The Star-Spangled Banner," saying that "maybe you shouldn't be in the country" if you don't stand for the anthem.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump praised an NFL policy banning kneeling during the "The Star-Spangled Banner," saying that "maybe you shouldn't be in the country" if you don't stand for the anthem.
Critics: NFL decision chooses mainstream appeal over players
WASHINGTON (AP) - With its decision to ban kneeling during the national anthem, critics are accusing the NFL of prioritizing being in the good financial graces of mainstream America over the social justice passions of its players trying to draw attention to the deaths of African-Americans at the hands of police. Some opponents of the new policy now vow to never watch an NFL game again.
WASHINGTON (AP) - With its decision to ban kneeling during the national anthem, critics are accusing the NFL of prioritizing being in the good financial graces of mainstream America over the social justice passions of its players trying to draw attention to the deaths of African-Americans at the hands of police. Some opponents of the new policy now vow to never watch an NFL game again.