Trump pitches tax overhaul effort in North Dakota
President Donald Trump sought to present his tax overhaul plan as an opportunity for bipartisan cooperation during a speech in North Dakota, where he was joined by the state's Democratic senator.
President Donald Trump sought to present his tax overhaul plan as an opportunity for bipartisan cooperation during a speech in North Dakota, where he was joined by the state's Democratic senator.
Trump rescinding DACA program protecting young immigrants
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday it's up to Congress to ultimately decide the fate of hundreds of thousands of young immigrants brought into the country illegally as children. He tweeted: "Congress, get ready to do your job - DACA!"
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday it's up to Congress to ultimately decide the fate of hundreds of thousands of young immigrants brought into the country illegally as children. He tweeted: "Congress, get ready to do your job - DACA!"
Obama calls decision to phase-out DACA 'cruel'
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Barack Obama says Trump's decision to roll back 'dreamers' program is 'cruel' and 'self-defeating'
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Barack Obama says Trump's decision to roll back 'dreamers' program is 'cruel' and 'self-defeating'
Congress returns, faces pressing issues including Harvey aid
Congress ends its five-week summer recess as storm-ravaged states clamor for Harvey aid, the Trump administration demands a swift increase in the nation's borrowing authority, and President Donald Trump's actions on immigration seem certain to upend the fall agenda.
Congress ends its five-week summer recess as storm-ravaged states clamor for Harvey aid, the Trump administration demands a swift increase in the nation's borrowing authority, and President Donald Trump's actions on immigration seem certain to upend the fall agenda.
Trump's DACA plan would pass hot potato to Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is expected to announce that he will end protections for young immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children, but with a six-month delay, people familiar with the plans said.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is expected to announce that he will end protections for young immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children, but with a six-month delay, people familiar with the plans said.
Congress returns to Washington with agenda upended by Harvey
Harvey has scrambled the equation for Congress as lawmakers get ready to return to Washington on Tuesday after a five-week summer recess.
Harvey has scrambled the equation for Congress as lawmakers get ready to return to Washington on Tuesday after a five-week summer recess.
Trump to end DACA program for young immigrants after 6 month delay, according to reports
President Donald Trump plans to put an end to the so-called "Dreamers" program, which offered amnesty to immigrants if they were brought to the United States as children and met strict security guidelines, according to reports.
President Donald Trump plans to put an end to the so-called "Dreamers" program, which offered amnesty to immigrants if they were brought to the United States as children and met strict security guidelines, according to reports.
The Presidency: Donald Trump reacts Harvey and North Korea
Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers, Senior Fellow from SMU, examines the latest headlines in politics including the impact of President Trump's two visits to Texas on his image as well as his next steps on North Korea following a test Sunday of a hydrogen bomb.
Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers, Senior Fellow from SMU, examines the latest headlines in politics including the impact of President Trump's two visits to Texas on his image as well as his next steps on North Korea following a test Sunday of a hydrogen bomb.
Mnuchin: Congress must tie Harvey aid to raising debt limit
WASHINGTON (AP) - Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Sunday called on Congress to combine a $7.9 billion disaster relief package for Harvey with an increase in the nation's borrowing limit, saying it was time to "put politics aside" so storm victims in Texas can get the help they need.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Sunday called on Congress to combine a $7.9 billion disaster relief package for Harvey with an increase in the nation's borrowing limit, saying it was time to "put politics aside" so storm victims in Texas can get the help they need.
Upbeat Trump pitches in at shelter for Harvey victims
President Donald Trump brought plenty of optimism to Texas during his first visit to survey Harvey's wreckage.
President Donald Trump brought plenty of optimism to Texas during his first visit to survey Harvey's wreckage.
President Trump asks for $7.9 billion down payment for Harvey relief
President Donald Trump has sent lawmakers a $7.9 billion request for an initial down payment for Harvey relief and recovery efforts.
President Donald Trump has sent lawmakers a $7.9 billion request for an initial down payment for Harvey relief and recovery efforts.
WH prepares initial $6B Harvey aid package
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on President Donald Trump's promise of help after Hurricane Harvey (all times local): 9:35 a.m. The White House is readying a request to Congress for an initial $5.9 billion package in Harvey aid. It would be a first down payment to ensure recovery efforts over the next few weeks are adequately funded.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on President Donald Trump's promise of help after Hurricane Harvey (all times local): 9:35 a.m. The White House is readying a request to Congress for an initial $5.9 billion package in Harvey aid. It would be a first down payment to ensure recovery efforts over the next few weeks are adequately funded.
Congress gearing up for vote on Harvey aid next week
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress is gearing up for a vote as early as next week on a multibillion-dollar down payment on relief aid for Harvey.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress is gearing up for a vote as early as next week on a multibillion-dollar down payment on relief aid for Harvey.
President Trump expected to announce end to Obama-era DACA, official tells Fox News
President Trump is expected to announce plans to end President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which had halted the deportation of certain young undocumented immigrants, a senior administration official told Fox News.
President Trump is expected to announce plans to end President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which had halted the deportation of certain young undocumented immigrants, a senior administration official told Fox News.
Vice President Pence rolls up sleeves to help with Harvey cleanup
Donning blue work gloves and dispensing hugs, Vice President Mike Pence cleared storm debris and comforted Texans grappling with the aftermath of Harvey's destruction on Thursday, bringing a more personal touch to the hurricane zone than President Donald Trump did during his visit two days earlier.
Donning blue work gloves and dispensing hugs, Vice President Mike Pence cleared storm debris and comforted Texans grappling with the aftermath of Harvey's destruction on Thursday, bringing a more personal touch to the hurricane zone than President Donald Trump did during his visit two days earlier.
White House: Trump will donate $1 million to Harvey relief
The White House says President Donald Trump is pledging $1 million in personal funds to Harvey storm relief efforts.
The White House says President Donald Trump is pledging $1 million in personal funds to Harvey storm relief efforts.
Tillerson praises Mexico's generosity in offering Harvey aid
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is praising Mexico's generosity in offering assistance as the U.S. responds to Harvey.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is praising Mexico's generosity in offering assistance as the U.S. responds to Harvey.
Federal judge blocks Texas' tough 'sanctuary cities' law
A federal judge has temporarily blocked most of Texas' tough new "sanctuary cities" law allowing police to inquire about people's immigration status during routine interactions such as traffic stops.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked most of Texas' tough new "sanctuary cities" law allowing police to inquire about people's immigration status during routine interactions such as traffic stops.
Trump offers flag-waving optimism in visit to Harvey's path
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is making an all-out push to show the federal government's responsiveness to the massive storm that has lashed the Texas coast and caused catastrophic flooding. Trump will travel to Texas on Tuesday for briefings on the federal government's work to help the state recover from Harvey's devastation. The storm marks the first time Trump has been...
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is making an all-out push to show the federal government's responsiveness to the massive storm that has lashed the Texas coast and caused catastrophic flooding. Trump will travel to Texas on Tuesday for briefings on the federal government's work to help the state recover from Harvey's devastation. The storm marks the first time Trump has been...
President Trump says 'all options are on the table' after North Korea missile launch
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that 'all options are on the table' in terms of a U.S. response to North Korea's launch of a missile over Japan.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that 'all options are on the table' in terms of a U.S. response to North Korea's launch of a missile over Japan.