Miss Texas slams Trump over Charlottesville response, white supremacy
Miss Texas slammed President Trump during the Q&A portion of the televised Miss America pageant Sunday night in Atlantic City.
Miss Texas slammed President Trump during the Q&A portion of the televised Miss America pageant Sunday night in Atlantic City.
Cruz says aide inadvertently caused his porn Twitter post
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Ted Cruz says an aide was responsible for the "like" that caused a pornographic post to briefly appear on Cruz's Twitter feed overnight. The Texas Republican and 2016 presidential candidate said Tuesday that several aides have access to the account and that one inadvertently posted the pornography. Cruz told reporters that "it was a staffing issue and...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Ted Cruz says an aide was responsible for the "like" that caused a pornographic post to briefly appear on Cruz's Twitter feed overnight. The Texas Republican and 2016 presidential candidate said Tuesday that several aides have access to the account and that one inadvertently posted the pornography. Cruz told reporters that "it was a staffing issue and...
White House lockdown lifted after sign, notebook thrown over fence
The White House was on lockdown Monday morning after a person threw a sign and a notebook over the north fence of the complex, said U.S. Secret Service agents.
The White House was on lockdown Monday morning after a person threw a sign and a notebook over the north fence of the complex, said U.S. Secret Service agents.
Trump: US a 'bit lucky' Irma veered from original course
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Sunday that "we may have been a little bit lucky" after Hurricane Irma veered from its original course and headed along Florida's west coast, instead of east. He said that path might be less destructive. He said Irma will "cost a lot of money" but that he's most concerned at this point with saving lives.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Sunday that "we may have been a little bit lucky" after Hurricane Irma veered from its original course and headed along Florida's west coast, instead of east. He said that path might be less destructive. He said Irma will "cost a lot of money" but that he's most concerned at this point with saving lives.
President Trump signs $15.3B Harvey aid package
Congress on Friday sent President Donald Trump a massive package of $15.3 billion in disaster aid linked to an increase in the nation's borrowing authority that angered conservative Republicans who hissed and booed senior administration officials dispatched to Capitol Hill to defend it.
Congress on Friday sent President Donald Trump a massive package of $15.3 billion in disaster aid linked to an increase in the nation's borrowing authority that angered conservative Republicans who hissed and booed senior administration officials dispatched to Capitol Hill to defend it.
Hurricane Irma takes aim at Trump's Mar-a-Lago, social media goes wild
A spate of social media posts expressing hope that Hurricane Irma trashes President Trump's Palm Beach, Fla., resort is producing a backlash of disgust and criticism.
A spate of social media posts expressing hope that Hurricane Irma trashes President Trump's Palm Beach, Fla., resort is producing a backlash of disgust and criticism.
Donald Trump Jr. tells senators he did not collude with Russians
President Donald Trump's eldest son told lawmakers Thursday he was open to receiving information about Hillary Clinton's 'fitness, character or qualifications' in a meeting with a Russian lawyer last year.
President Donald Trump's eldest son told lawmakers Thursday he was open to receiving information about Hillary Clinton's 'fitness, character or qualifications' in a meeting with a Russian lawyer last year.
Senate passes $15.3B Harvey relief package
The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly backed a $15.3 billion aid package for victims of Harvey, nearly doubling President Donald Trump's emergency request, and adding a deal between Trump and Democrats to increase America's borrowing authority and fund the government.
The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly backed a $15.3 billion aid package for victims of Harvey, nearly doubling President Donald Trump's emergency request, and adding a deal between Trump and Democrats to increase America's borrowing authority and fund the government.
President Trump meets with Emir of Kuwait
President Donald Trump has welcomed the leader of Kuwait to the White House, and is meeting with Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah.
President Donald Trump has welcomed the leader of Kuwait to the White House, and is meeting with Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah.
Facebook: Accounts from Russia bought ads during US campaign
Hundreds of fake Facebook accounts, probably run from Russia, spent about $100,000 on ads aimed at stirring up divisive issues such as gun control and race relations during the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the social network said Wednesday.
Hundreds of fake Facebook accounts, probably run from Russia, spent about $100,000 on ads aimed at stirring up divisive issues such as gun control and race relations during the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the social network said Wednesday.
Clinton takes blame in upcoming book but responds to critics
WASHINGTON (AP) - Hillary Clinton takes the blame for her 2016 presidential defeat in her upcoming book but offers choice words for President Donald Trump, her campaign rivals and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Hillary Clinton takes the blame for her 2016 presidential defeat in her upcoming book but offers choice words for President Donald Trump, her campaign rivals and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
15 states, DC sue Trump administration over ending DACA
15 states and Washington, D.C., sue Trump administration over plan to end protections for young immigrants.
15 states and Washington, D.C., sue Trump administration over plan to end protections for young immigrants.
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.