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.
Trump promises federal aid to storm-ravaged Texas
President Donald Trump on Monday promised federal assistance to storm-ravaged parts of Texas, insisting Congress will act swiftly on a multibillion-dollar Hurricane Harvey recovery package as the government signaled current funds will be exhausted in the next few weeks.
President Donald Trump on Monday promised federal assistance to storm-ravaged parts of Texas, insisting Congress will act swiftly on a multibillion-dollar Hurricane Harvey recovery package as the government signaled current funds will be exhausted in the next few weeks.
Harvey flooding ravages Texas as Abbott actives entire Texas National Guard
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has activated the entire Texas National Guard to help with the search and rescue efforts after Hurricane Harvey.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has activated the entire Texas National Guard to help with the search and rescue efforts after Hurricane Harvey.
Trump prepares to travel to Texas as state copes with Harvey
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Monday prepared to visit Texas to view the federal government's response to Harvey's devastating flooding as his administration vowed to help the millions of residents dealing with the catastrophic storm.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Monday prepared to visit Texas to view the federal government's response to Harvey's devastating flooding as his administration vowed to help the millions of residents dealing with the catastrophic storm.
Trump to visit Texas on Tuesday after Harvey
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump sought to showcase the federal government's response to Hurricane Harvey in a tweetstorm of his own Sunday, marveling over its size like a TV host and announcing a visit to Texas with the natural disaster only just beginning to take its catastrophic toll. In a series of tweets, Trump said his administration was handling its responsibilities well and,...
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump sought to showcase the federal government's response to Hurricane Harvey in a tweetstorm of his own Sunday, marveling over its size like a TV host and announcing a visit to Texas with the natural disaster only just beginning to take its catastrophic toll. In a series of tweets, Trump said his administration was handling its responsibilities well and,...
Trump keeps tabs on Harvey and its aftermath from Camp David
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump monitored Hurricane Harvey from the seclusion of his official mountaintop retreat on Saturday, sending a flurry of tweets before and after the powerful storm made landfall in Texas in an effort to reassure the public that he was fully in control of managing the first natural disaster since he took office.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump monitored Hurricane Harvey from the seclusion of his official mountaintop retreat on Saturday, sending a flurry of tweets before and after the powerful storm made landfall in Texas in an effort to reassure the public that he was fully in control of managing the first natural disaster since he took office.
Trump setting records for low presidential approval
WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump started as the most unpopular new president in the history of modern polling. After seven months, things have only gotten worse. Plunging into undesirably uncharted territory, Trump is setting records with his dismally low approval ratings, including the lowest mark ever for a president in his first year. In fact, with four months left in the year, Trump has...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump started as the most unpopular new president in the history of modern polling. After seven months, things have only gotten worse. Plunging into undesirably uncharted territory, Trump is setting records with his dismally low approval ratings, including the lowest mark ever for a president in his first year. In fact, with four months left in the year, Trump has...
President Trump grants pardon to former Sheriff Joe Arpaio
President Trump has pardoned former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. A statement was released, calling the sheriff a worthy candidate of a presidential pardon.
President Trump has pardoned former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. A statement was released, calling the sheriff a worthy candidate of a presidential pardon.
President Trump's national security adviser Sebastian Gorka out at White House
Deputy Assistant to the President Sebastian Gorka has left his White House position, it emerged late Friday.
Deputy Assistant to the President Sebastian Gorka has left his White House position, it emerged late Friday.