Trump earned $153m and paid $36.5m in taxes in 2005
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump made more than $150 million in income in 2005 and paid $38 million in income taxes that year. The acknowledgement came as MSNBC host Rachel Maddow said she has obtained part of Trump's 2005 tax forms, and prepared to discuss the document on her Tuesday night show.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump made more than $150 million in income in 2005 and paid $38 million in income taxes that year. The acknowledgement came as MSNBC host Rachel Maddow said she has obtained part of Trump's 2005 tax forms, and prepared to discuss the document on her Tuesday night show.
Lt. Governor Patrick commends the passage of Senate Bill 6
The Texas Senate voted to tentatively pass Senate Bill 6 (SB6), commonly known as the bathroom bill.
The Texas Senate voted to tentatively pass Senate Bill 6 (SB6), commonly known as the bathroom bill.
Trump blasts reporter over release of tax form
President Donald Trump is criticizing the reporter who released a portion of Trump's 2005 tax return, casting doubt on the reporter's account of how he obtained the form.
President Donald Trump is criticizing the reporter who released a portion of Trump's 2005 tax return, casting doubt on the reporter's account of how he obtained the form.
Texas 'bathroom bill' gets preliminary approval in state Senate
The Texas “Bathroom Bill” moves to the floor of the Senate Tuesday where Democrats may not have enough votes to stop it.
The Texas “Bathroom Bill” moves to the floor of the Senate Tuesday where Democrats may not have enough votes to stop it.
Texas lawmakers hear public testimony on marijuana decriminalization
Penalties for marijuana possession could soon be relaxed statewide, that's if House Bill 81 passes. State lawmakers held a public hearing on it Monday. Eight states have now legalized marijuana possession. Texas is trying to catch up with decriminalization.
Penalties for marijuana possession could soon be relaxed statewide, that's if House Bill 81 passes. State lawmakers held a public hearing on it Monday. Eight states have now legalized marijuana possession. Texas is trying to catch up with decriminalization.
Congress' analyst: Millions to lose coverage under GOP bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - Nonpartisan analysts project that 14 million people would lose coverage next year under the House bill dismantling former President Barack Obama's health care law. The estimate is a blow to Republicans. Monday's estimate by the Congressional Budget Office says there would be 24 million more people uninsured by 2026 than under current law.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Nonpartisan analysts project that 14 million people would lose coverage next year under the House bill dismantling former President Barack Obama's health care law. The estimate is a blow to Republicans. Monday's estimate by the Congressional Budget Office says there would be 24 million more people uninsured by 2026 than under current law.
Justice Dept. asks for more time on wiretapping evidence
WASHINGTON (AP) - Facing a Monday deadline, the Justice Department asked lawmakers for more time to provide evidence backing up President Donald Trump's unproven assertion that his predecessor wiretapped his New York skyscraper during the election. The request came as the White House appeared to soften Trump's explosive allegation.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Facing a Monday deadline, the Justice Department asked lawmakers for more time to provide evidence backing up President Donald Trump's unproven assertion that his predecessor wiretapped his New York skyscraper during the election. The request came as the White House appeared to soften Trump's explosive allegation.
Trump: GOP bill will push insurance costs 'down, down, down'
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump sought to highlight complaints about the Obama health care law Monday, including a gripe of his own, that the law is "a disaster" but that the media makes it look "wonderful." "The press is making it look so wonderful, so that if we end it, everyone's going to say, 'Remember how great Obamacare used to be?'"...
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump sought to highlight complaints about the Obama health care law Monday, including a gripe of his own, that the law is "a disaster" but that the media makes it look "wonderful." "The press is making it look so wonderful, so that if we end it, everyone's going to say, 'Remember how great Obamacare used to be?'"...
House Minority Leader Pelosi criticizes Trump in Texas trip
McALLEN, Texas (AP) - House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says President Donald Trump's push to expand a border wall in Texas is an "immoral initiative" that must be stopped. Pelosi during a visit Saturday to South Texas criticized White House immigration policies, including Trump's travel ban that bars new visas for people from six majority Muslim nations.
McALLEN, Texas (AP) - House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says President Donald Trump's push to expand a border wall in Texas is an "immoral initiative" that must be stopped. Pelosi during a visit Saturday to South Texas criticized White House immigration policies, including Trump's travel ban that bars new visas for people from six majority Muslim nations.
Trump intends to donate salary, spokesman says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House press secretary says President Donald Trump will donate his presidential salary at the end of the year. And he says the president wants the media's help deciding where the money will go.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House press secretary says President Donald Trump will donate his presidential salary at the end of the year. And he says the president wants the media's help deciding where the money will go.
GOP pushing to dismantle Obamacare brace for CBO cost analysis
Republicans pushing a plan to dismantle Barack Obama's health care law are bracing for a Congressional Budget Office analysis widely expected to conclude that fewer Americans will have health coverage under the proposal, despite President Donald Trump's promise of "insurance for everybody."
Republicans pushing a plan to dismantle Barack Obama's health care law are bracing for a Congressional Budget Office analysis widely expected to conclude that fewer Americans will have health coverage under the proposal, despite President Donald Trump's promise of "insurance for everybody."
Secret Service: Person arrested on White House grounds
The U.S. Secret Service says a person is under arrest after climbing a fence and getting onto the south grounds of the White House. The breach happened at about 11:38 p.m. Friday. President Donald Trump was at the White House.
The U.S. Secret Service says a person is under arrest after climbing a fence and getting onto the south grounds of the White House. The breach happened at about 11:38 p.m. Friday. President Donald Trump was at the White House.
After harsh campaign words, Trump reaching out to ex-rivals
WASHINGTON (AP) - After months rehashing the GOP primary campaign and bragging about his victory, President Donald Trump has begun reaching out to former rivals whose help he now needs. The latest on his list is Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, who has said he has significant concerns about the health care bill Trump wants Congress to pass.
WASHINGTON (AP) - After months rehashing the GOP primary campaign and bragging about his victory, President Donald Trump has begun reaching out to former rivals whose help he now needs. The latest on his list is Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, who has said he has significant concerns about the health care bill Trump wants Congress to pass.
GOP leaders claim momentum as health bill clears hurdles
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican leaders drove their long-promised legislation to dismantle Barack Obama's health care law over its first big hurdles in the House on Thursday and claimed fresh momentum despite cries of protest from right, left and center.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican leaders drove their long-promised legislation to dismantle Barack Obama's health care law over its first big hurdles in the House on Thursday and claimed fresh momentum despite cries of protest from right, left and center.
Illegal border crossings decrease by 40 percent in Trump's first month, report says
The number of people illegally crossing the U.S. southern border has dropped 40 percent in President Trump’s first full month in office, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said Wednesday.
The number of people illegally crossing the U.S. southern border has dropped 40 percent in President Trump’s first full month in office, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said Wednesday.
Son of Sen. Tim Kaine arrested at Trump protest in Minnesota
The youngest son of U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine was one of 6 people arrested during a counter protest at last Saturday’s March 4 Trump rally in St. Paul, Minnesota. Linwood Kaine of Minneapolis was arrested on suspicion of second-degree riot. He was booked into the Ramsey County Jail and released Tuesday. No criminal charges have been filed.
The youngest son of U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine was one of 6 people arrested during a counter protest at last Saturday’s March 4 Trump rally in St. Paul, Minnesota. Linwood Kaine of Minneapolis was arrested on suspicion of second-degree riot. He was booked into the Ramsey County Jail and released Tuesday. No criminal charges have been filed.
White House strains to answer if Trump is target of probe
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House struggled Wednesday to answer whether it believes President Donald Trump is the target of a counterintelligence investigation. When first asked whether Trump is the subject of such a probe, press secretary Sean Spicer said the White House needed to find that out.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House struggled Wednesday to answer whether it believes President Donald Trump is the target of a counterintelligence investigation. When first asked whether Trump is the subject of such a probe, press secretary Sean Spicer said the White House needed to find that out.
GOP health care bill is critical first test for Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - As conservatives revolt over Republican health care legislation, Donald Trump faces a crucial first test of his presidency: Can he translate his bully pulpit and popularity with conservative voters into a legislative win? For Trump, it is a new arena five rocky weeks into his presidency. Thus far the accomplishments he has notched have been carried out via executive authority...
WASHINGTON (AP) - As conservatives revolt over Republican health care legislation, Donald Trump faces a crucial first test of his presidency: Can he translate his bully pulpit and popularity with conservative voters into a legislative win? For Trump, it is a new arena five rocky weeks into his presidency. Thus far the accomplishments he has notched have been carried out via executive authority...
Senators seek evidence to support Trump's wiretapping claim
WASHINGTON (AP) - The leaders of a congressional inquiry into Russia's efforts to sway the U.S. election called on the Justice Department Wednesday to produce any evidence that supports President Donald Trump's explosive wiretapping allegation.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The leaders of a congressional inquiry into Russia's efforts to sway the U.S. election called on the Justice Department Wednesday to produce any evidence that supports President Donald Trump's explosive wiretapping allegation.
Texas 'bathroom bill' advances after 13 hours of testimony
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A North Carolina-style "bathroom bill" has cleared a first vote in Texas after 13 consecutive hours of public comment dominated by transgender-rights supporters who scolded the measure. A Senate committee early Wednesday advanced the proposal that would require people to use public bathrooms that correspond with the sex on their birth certificate. The bill has...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A North Carolina-style "bathroom bill" has cleared a first vote in Texas after 13 consecutive hours of public comment dominated by transgender-rights supporters who scolded the measure. A Senate committee early Wednesday advanced the proposal that would require people to use public bathrooms that correspond with the sex on their birth certificate. The bill has...