Trump will address path forward on Afghanistan
CAMP MOREHEAD, Afghanistan (AP) - Signaling that the U.S. military expects its mission to continue, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan on Sunday hailed the launch of the Afghan Army's new special operations corps, declaring that "we are with you and we will stay with you."
CAMP MOREHEAD, Afghanistan (AP) - Signaling that the U.S. military expects its mission to continue, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan on Sunday hailed the launch of the Afghan Army's new special operations corps, declaring that "we are with you and we will stay with you."
Steve Bannon out as White House chief strategist
White House senior strategist Steve Bannon has been removed from the administration, effective Friday. In a brief statement sent to Fox News Friday afternoon, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed the news and said Friday would be Bannon's last day.
White House senior strategist Steve Bannon has been removed from the administration, effective Friday. In a brief statement sent to Fox News Friday afternoon, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed the news and said Friday would be Bannon's last day.
Trump decries monument removals, 'history ripped apart'
President Donald Trump says it's "Sad to see the history and culture of our great country being ripped apart" with the removal of Confederate statues and monuments around the country.
President Donald Trump says it's "Sad to see the history and culture of our great country being ripped apart" with the removal of Confederate statues and monuments around the country.
Rep. Jackie Speier calls for Trump's removal under 25th Amendment
A Bay Area congresswoman who sits on the House Intelligence Committee called for President Donald Trump to be removed from the presidency under a constitutional provision that has never before been invoked.
A Bay Area congresswoman who sits on the House Intelligence Committee called for President Donald Trump to be removed from the presidency under a constitutional provision that has never before been invoked.
North Texas congressional reps react to Virginia violence, Trump's comments
Texas lawmakers were asked Wednesday about the president's wavering reactions to the weekend's violent clashes in Virginia.
Texas lawmakers were asked Wednesday about the president's wavering reactions to the weekend's violent clashes in Virginia.
Former presidents Bush condemn white supremacists
Former Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush rejected white supremacist violence on Wednesday in the wake of last weekend’s events in Virginia and President Trump’s backtrack of his singular condemnation of neo-Nazis and the alt-right.
Former Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush rejected white supremacist violence on Wednesday in the wake of last weekend’s events in Virginia and President Trump’s backtrack of his singular condemnation of neo-Nazis and the alt-right.
Under pressure, Trump disbands business advisory councils
Trump disbands White House business councils, amid criticism from CEOs
Trump disbands White House business councils, amid criticism from CEOs
'Bathroom bill' dies again in Texas as session abruptly ends
The Texas Legislature has adjourned for good, ending its month-long special session a day early.
The Texas Legislature has adjourned for good, ending its month-long special session a day early.
Defiant Trump insists anew: Blame both sides for violence
A combative President Donald Trump insisted Tuesday 'there is blame on both sides' for the deadly violence last weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia, appearing to once again equate the actions of white supremacist groups and those protesting them.
A combative President Donald Trump insisted Tuesday 'there is blame on both sides' for the deadly violence last weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia, appearing to once again equate the actions of white supremacist groups and those protesting them.
Trump attacks exec for quitting council over Charlottesville
NEW YORK (AP) - The CEO of the nation's third largest pharmaceutical company resigned from a manufacturing council that advises President Donald Trump days after racially tinged clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia, citing "a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism."
NEW YORK (AP) - The CEO of the nation's third largest pharmaceutical company resigned from a manufacturing council that advises President Donald Trump days after racially tinged clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia, citing "a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism."
Texas Senate advances scaled-back school finance plan
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Senate has advanced a once-sweeping school finance plan, but only after scaling it back so much that it will only offer about $500 million in extra funding for some school districts statewide and teacher retirement. The House passed its original, far more ambitious $1.8 billion bill during the regular and special legislative sessions. The Senate has repeatedly...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Senate has advanced a once-sweeping school finance plan, but only after scaling it back so much that it will only offer about $500 million in extra funding for some school districts statewide and teacher retirement. The House passed its original, far more ambitious $1.8 billion bill during the regular and special legislative sessions. The Senate has repeatedly...
President Trump condemns KKK, says 'racism is evil'
Under pressure all weekend, President Donald Trump on Monday named and condemned hate groups as 'repugnant' and declared 'racism is evil.'
Under pressure all weekend, President Donald Trump on Monday named and condemned hate groups as 'repugnant' and declared 'racism is evil.'
Trump 'seriously considering' a pardon for Sheriff Joe Arpaio
President Trump may soon issue a pardon for Joe Arpaio, the colorful former Arizona sheriff who was found guilty two weeks ago of criminal contempt for defying a state judge’s order to stop traffic patrols targeting suspected undocumented immigrants. In his final years as Maricopa County sheriff, Arpaio had emerged as a leading opponent of illegal immigration.
President Trump may soon issue a pardon for Joe Arpaio, the colorful former Arizona sheriff who was found guilty two weeks ago of criminal contempt for defying a state judge’s order to stop traffic patrols targeting suspected undocumented immigrants. In his final years as Maricopa County sheriff, Arpaio had emerged as a leading opponent of illegal immigration.
Trump faces pressure, criticism after Charlottesville
As President Donald Trump remained out of sight and silent, pressure mounted from both sides of the aisle for him to explicitly condemn white supremacists and hate groups involved in deadly, race-fueled clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia.
As President Donald Trump remained out of sight and silent, pressure mounted from both sides of the aisle for him to explicitly condemn white supremacists and hate groups involved in deadly, race-fueled clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Analysis: Why won't Donald Trump condemn white nationalism?
WASHINGTON (AP) - Why doesn't President Donald Trump just unequivocally condemn white supremacists? It's a jarring question to ask about an American president. But it's also one made unavoidable by Trump's delayed, blame-both-sides response to the violence that erupted Saturday when neo-Nazis, skinheads and members of the Ku Klux Klan protested in Charlottesville, Virginia.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Why doesn't President Donald Trump just unequivocally condemn white supremacists? It's a jarring question to ask about an American president. But it's also one made unavoidable by Trump's delayed, blame-both-sides response to the violence that erupted Saturday when neo-Nazis, skinheads and members of the Ku Klux Klan protested in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Democrats, Republicans criticize Trump's statement on violence in Virginia
President Donald Trump blamed "many sides" for violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, in the wake of a white nationalist demonstration. His comments drew swift reactions. Democrats and some Republicans called on him to specifically denounce white supremacy and racially motivated hate by name. Vice President Mike Pence supported the president's speech. A white supremacist website...
President Donald Trump blamed "many sides" for violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, in the wake of a white nationalist demonstration. His comments drew swift reactions. Democrats and some Republicans called on him to specifically denounce white supremacy and racially motivated hate by name. Vice President Mike Pence supported the president's speech. A white supremacist website...
Texas Legislature increases mail-in voter fraud punishments
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Legislature has approved increasing criminal penalties for improper mail-in voting. The bill, now headed to Gov. Greg Abbott to be signed into law, makes some cases of mail-in voter fraud felonies punishable by lengthy jail sentences. It also increases ballot signature verification rules. Disabled Texans, those 65 or older, or people outside their home counties on...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Legislature has approved increasing criminal penalties for improper mail-in voting. The bill, now headed to Gov. Greg Abbott to be signed into law, makes some cases of mail-in voter fraud felonies punishable by lengthy jail sentences. It also increases ballot signature verification rules. Disabled Texans, those 65 or older, or people outside their home counties on...
Trump warns NKorea that US is 'locked and loaded'
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is warning of military action, saying the U.S. is "locked and loaded, should North Korea act unwisely." Trump tweeted: "Military solutions are now fully in place, locked and loaded, should North Korea act unwisely. "
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is warning of military action, saying the U.S. is "locked and loaded, should North Korea act unwisely." Trump tweeted: "Military solutions are now fully in place, locked and loaded, should North Korea act unwisely. "
Trump-McConnell escalating feud undercuts stalled agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump's escalating feud with his top Senate partner undercuts the president's stalled agenda on tax overhaul and budget while prompting swift pushback from Republican senators who have lined up squarely behind Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump's escalating feud with his top Senate partner undercuts the president's stalled agenda on tax overhaul and budget while prompting swift pushback from Republican senators who have lined up squarely behind Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
GOP senator suggests brain tumor affected McCain vote
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Ron Johnson suggested that fellow Republican Sen. John McCain's brain tumor and the after-midnight timing of the vote were factors in the Arizona lawmaker's decisive vote against the GOP health care bill. In a radio interview Tuesday with AM560 "Chicago's Morning Answer," Johnson answered questions about the collapse of the years-long Republican...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Ron Johnson suggested that fellow Republican Sen. John McCain's brain tumor and the after-midnight timing of the vote were factors in the Arizona lawmaker's decisive vote against the GOP health care bill. In a radio interview Tuesday with AM560 "Chicago's Morning Answer," Johnson answered questions about the collapse of the years-long Republican...