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...
Dallas pastor Robert Jeffress: ‘God gave Trump authority to take out Kim Jong-Un'
President Donald Trump's blunt talk about North Korea is being backed up by his Dallas spiritual advisor’s own “fire and fury” about war and assassination.
President Donald Trump's blunt talk about North Korea is being backed up by his Dallas spiritual advisor’s own “fire and fury” about war and assassination.
Giant inflatable chicken resembling President Donald Trump placed near White House
A giant inflatable chicken appearing to resemble President Donald Trump was placed near the White House on Wednesday.
A giant inflatable chicken appearing to resemble President Donald Trump was placed near the White House on Wednesday.
FBI raids Paul Manafort's home
FBI agents have searched one of the homes of Paul Manafort, President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, Manafort's spokesman said Wednesday.
FBI agents have searched one of the homes of Paul Manafort, President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, Manafort's spokesman said Wednesday.
Trump touts nuke strength as Tillerson urges calm on North Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged calm and said Americans should have "no concerns" after North Korea and President Donald Trump traded fiery threats, insisting Wednesday he doesn't believe there is "any imminent threat." "Americans should sleep well at night," Tillerson said.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged calm and said Americans should have "no concerns" after North Korea and President Donald Trump traded fiery threats, insisting Wednesday he doesn't believe there is "any imminent threat." "Americans should sleep well at night," Tillerson said.
A new low: Texas Democrats don't have candidate for governor
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Democrats haven't won Texas' governor's race for decades, but a booming Hispanic population and the party's dominance of the state's largest cities have made them willing to keep trying. After high-profile candidates lost decisively in the last two elections, though, the party now finds itself in unprecedented territory for the 2018 election: with no...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Democrats haven't won Texas' governor's race for decades, but a booming Hispanic population and the party's dominance of the state's largest cities have made them willing to keep trying. After high-profile candidates lost decisively in the last two elections, though, the party now finds itself in unprecedented territory for the 2018 election: with no...
Trump appeals to loyalists as support slips, agenda stalls
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is trying to combat new weakness in his Republican base and re-energize his staunchest supporters after months of White House backbiting and legislative failures.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is trying to combat new weakness in his Republican base and re-energize his staunchest supporters after months of White House backbiting and legislative failures.
Bill and Hillary Clinton to appear at Irving event in November
Former President Bill Clinton and former Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton will take questions from audience members at a November event in Irving.
Former President Bill Clinton and former Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton will take questions from audience members at a November event in Irving.
Caretaker for Obamacare? Trump's health care role may shift
WASHINGTON (AP) - With Republicans unable to advance a health care bill in Congress, President Donald Trump's administration may find itself in an awkward role as caretaker of the Affordable Care Act, which he still promises to repeal and replace.
WASHINGTON (AP) - With Republicans unable to advance a health care bill in Congress, President Donald Trump's administration may find itself in an awkward role as caretaker of the Affordable Care Act, which he still promises to repeal and replace.
Former Gov. Mark White dead at 77
Former Texas Gov. Mark White, a Democrat who championed public education reforms that included the landmark "no-pass, no-play" policy for high school athletes, has died. He was 77.
Former Texas Gov. Mark White, a Democrat who championed public education reforms that included the landmark "no-pass, no-play" policy for high school athletes, has died. He was 77.