Trump tax plan stands to benefit the man in the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) - Among the likely winners in President Donald Trump's tax-cut plan would be a real estate developer turned reality TV star who now happens to occupy the White House.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Among the likely winners in President Donald Trump's tax-cut plan would be a real estate developer turned reality TV star who now happens to occupy the White House.
Trump says US won't leave NAFTA -- for now
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said he has told the leaders of Mexico and Canada that he will not pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement at this time, but could still withdraw if he concludes a renegotiated pact is not "a fair deal for all."
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said he has told the leaders of Mexico and Canada that he will not pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement at this time, but could still withdraw if he concludes a renegotiated pact is not "a fair deal for all."
Trump proposes 'biggest tax cut' in US history
President Donald Trump is proposing "the biggest tax cut" ever, even as the government struggles with mounting debt, in an effort to fulfill his promises to stimulate job creation and middle class prosperity.
President Donald Trump is proposing "the biggest tax cut" ever, even as the government struggles with mounting debt, in an effort to fulfill his promises to stimulate job creation and middle class prosperity.
Calls for 'El Chapo' to pay for Mexico border wall
President Donald Trump has repeatedly asserted that he will get Mexico to pay for building a wall at the U.S. border. Trump has even requested that Congress provide U.S. funds to begin the wall. But the latest plan could come from former GOP presidential contender Sen. Ted Cruz. The Republican is calling for jailed drug lord Joachim 'El Chapo' Guzman to fork over the $14...
President Donald Trump has repeatedly asserted that he will get Mexico to pay for building a wall at the U.S. border. Trump has even requested that Congress provide U.S. funds to begin the wall. But the latest plan could come from former GOP presidential contender Sen. Ted Cruz. The Republican is calling for jailed drug lord Joachim 'El Chapo' Guzman to fork over the $14...
Texas House to vote on sanctuary cities bill
The Texas House on Wednesday will debate a proposal to punish cities and counties that refused to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
The Texas House on Wednesday will debate a proposal to punish cities and counties that refused to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
Lawmakers suggest former Trump aide Flynn broke US law
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, appeared to break U.S. law when he failed to seek permission or inform the government about accepting tens of thousands of dollars from Russian organizations after a trip there in 2015, leaders of a House committee investigating possible Russian ties with the Trump campaign said Tuesday.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, appeared to break U.S. law when he failed to seek permission or inform the government about accepting tens of thousands of dollars from Russian organizations after a trip there in 2015, leaders of a House committee investigating possible Russian ties with the Trump campaign said Tuesday.
No sign probes into Russia, Trump campaign will die down
WASHINGTON (AP) - An FBI investigation and congressional probes into the Trump campaign and contacts with Russia continue to shadow the administration, each new development a focus of White House press briefings and attention on Capitol Hill. President Donald Trump has dismissed the story as "fake news" and raised allegations of politically inspired spying by the Obama administration,...
WASHINGTON (AP) - An FBI investigation and congressional probes into the Trump campaign and contacts with Russia continue to shadow the administration, each new development a focus of White House press briefings and attention on Capitol Hill. President Donald Trump has dismissed the story as "fake news" and raised allegations of politically inspired spying by the Obama administration,...
Trump touts executive orders he once lambasted
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump will mark the end of his first 100 days in office with a flurry of executive orders, looking to fulfill campaign promises and rack up victories quickly by turning to a presidential tool he once derided. But Trump's frequent use of the executive order points to his failure to move major legislation through a Congress controlled by his own party. Few...
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump will mark the end of his first 100 days in office with a flurry of executive orders, looking to fulfill campaign promises and rack up victories quickly by turning to a presidential tool he once derided. But Trump's frequent use of the executive order points to his failure to move major legislation through a Congress controlled by his own party. Few...
Negotiators make progress on bill to keep government open
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressional and White House negotiators made progress Tuesday on a must-pass spending bill to keep the federal government open days ahead of a deadline as President Donald Trump indicated that U.S. funding for a border wall with Mexico could wait until September.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressional and White House negotiators made progress Tuesday on a must-pass spending bill to keep the federal government open days ahead of a deadline as President Donald Trump indicated that U.S. funding for a border wall with Mexico could wait until September.
Trump's 100-days promises: Fewer than half carried out
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sure enough, the big trans-Pacific trade deal is toast, climate change action is on the ropes and various regulations from the Obama era have been scrapped. It's also a safe bet President Donald Trump hasn't raced a bicycle since Jan. 20, keeping that vow. Add a Supreme Court justice - no small feat - and call these promises kept.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sure enough, the big trans-Pacific trade deal is toast, climate change action is on the ropes and various regulations from the Obama era have been scrapped. It's also a safe bet President Donald Trump hasn't raced a bicycle since Jan. 20, keeping that vow. Add a Supreme Court justice - no small feat - and call these promises kept.
Early voting begins for May 6 election
Early voting begins Monday for the May 6 elections.
Early voting begins Monday for the May 6 elections.
Bernie Sanders returns to Grand Prairie to rally Democrats against Trump
A traveling roadshow to fire up Democrats will be in North Texas Thursday afternoon.
A traveling roadshow to fire up Democrats will be in North Texas Thursday afternoon.
Court again finds intentional voter discrimination in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Judges have again found that Texas racially gerrymandered voting maps to weaken the growing electoral power of minorities. The ruling Thursday over Republican-drawn legislative maps comes after the same court in March found evidence of Texas also violating the federal Voting Rights Act when carving new congressional districts.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Judges have again found that Texas racially gerrymandered voting maps to weaken the growing electoral power of minorities. The ruling Thursday over Republican-drawn legislative maps comes after the same court in March found evidence of Texas also violating the federal Voting Rights Act when carving new congressional districts.
President Trump welcomes Sarah Palin, Ted Nugent, Kid Rock to White House
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has hosted former Alaska governor Sarah Palin at a White House dinner with musicians Ted Nugent and Kid Rock. Palin posted photos on social media and her website. They showed the group with Trump, and also posing in front of a painting of Hillary Clinton in the White House. In a post on her website, the former vice presidential candidate said she brought...
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has hosted former Alaska governor Sarah Palin at a White House dinner with musicians Ted Nugent and Kid Rock. Palin posted photos on social media and her website. They showed the group with Trump, and also posing in front of a painting of Hillary Clinton in the White House. In a post on her website, the former vice presidential candidate said she brought...
Patriots' White House visit marred by Hernandez' suicide
WASHINGTON (AP) - 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.
WASHINGTON (AP) - 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.
DC apartment building says banners must come down after neighbors' political feud
If you have been by Nationals Park recently, you may have spotted a political rivalry among neighbors at an apartment building across from the baseball stadium.
If you have been by Nationals Park recently, you may have spotted a political rivalry among neighbors at an apartment building across from the baseball stadium.
Texas governor gives first clear support for 'bathroom bill'
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for the first time Tuesday endorsed a "bathroom bill" and breathed new life into North Carolina-style efforts that businesses and LGBT rights groups hoped had stalled with time running out to sign into law.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for the first time Tuesday endorsed a "bathroom bill" and breathed new life into North Carolina-style efforts that businesses and LGBT rights groups hoped had stalled with time running out to sign into law.
Georgia House race down to 2 candidates, plus Trump, Pelosi
DUNWOODY, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia congressional election in a historically conservative district is headed to a runoff that raises the stakes in an early measure for President Donald Trump and both major parties ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
DUNWOODY, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia congressional election in a historically conservative district is headed to a runoff that raises the stakes in an early measure for President Donald Trump and both major parties ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
Trump, Republicans face test in Georgia congressional race
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) - Republicans are bidding to prevent a major upset in a conservative Georgia congressional district where Democrats stoked by opposition to President Donald Trump have rallied behind a candidate who has raised a shocking amount of money for a special election.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) - Republicans are bidding to prevent a major upset in a conservative Georgia congressional district where Democrats stoked by opposition to President Donald Trump have rallied behind a candidate who has raised a shocking amount of money for a special election.
Texas House orders study before using poison on feral hogs
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas House has approved a bipartisan bill requiring further study before the state's agriculture commissioner can authorize the use of a poison he's boasted will trigger an "apocalypse" against the invasive creatures.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas House has approved a bipartisan bill requiring further study before the state's agriculture commissioner can authorize the use of a poison he's boasted will trigger an "apocalypse" against the invasive creatures.