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.
Racist website 'Daily Stormer' calls Trump's comments 'good, really, really good'
After President Donald Trump blamed "many sides" for deadly violence at a white nationalist rally in Virginia, a racist website called "Daily Stormer" said his comments "were good; really, really good."
After President Donald Trump blamed "many sides" for deadly violence at a white nationalist rally in Virginia, a racist website called "Daily Stormer" said his comments "were good; really, really good."
Poll: Trump better president than Obama
On Thursday, President Donald Trump retweeted an online poll that showed he is a better president than Barack Obama.
On Thursday, President Donald Trump retweeted an online poll that showed he is a better president than Barack Obama.
North Korea Threat: Saber-rattling or the real deal?
With international focus suddenly turning to North Korea’s alleged nuclear threats, many are trying to figure out if it is saber-rattling or the real thing.
With international focus suddenly turning to North Korea’s alleged nuclear threats, many are trying to figure out if it is saber-rattling or the real thing.
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.
Texas House OKs bill to block insurance coverage for abortions
The Texas House of Representatives approved a bill Tuesday -- coined as “rape insurance” by its detractors -- that would force women to pay a separate health insurance premium to get covered for a non-emergency abortion.
The Texas House of Representatives approved a bill Tuesday -- coined as “rape insurance” by its detractors -- that would force women to pay a separate health insurance premium to get covered for a non-emergency abortion.
Chicago sues over sanctuary city threat; Sessions fires back
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has taken his fight against President Donald Trump's immigration policies to court, with Chicago becoming one of the first cities Monday to sue over what many U.S. cities argue are illegal bids to withhold public safety grants from so-called sanctuary cities.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has taken his fight against President Donald Trump's immigration policies to court, with Chicago becoming one of the first cities Monday to sue over what many U.S. cities argue are illegal bids to withhold public safety grants from so-called sanctuary cities.
Pence: Story on possible 2020 presidential run 'disgraceful'
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) - Vice President Mike Pence has pushed back against a news report suggesting he is laying groundwork for a possible presidential bid in 2020 if President Donald Trump does not run. In a statement released by the White House, Pence said Sunday's story in The New York Times "is disgraceful and offensive to me, my family, and our entire team." He added that...
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) - Vice President Mike Pence has pushed back against a news report suggesting he is laying groundwork for a possible presidential bid in 2020 if President Donald Trump does not run. In a statement released by the White House, Pence said Sunday's story in The New York Times "is disgraceful and offensive to me, my family, and our entire team." He added that...
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice switching from Democrat to Republican
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced Thursday he's switching parties to join Republicans as President Donald Trump visited the increasingly conservative state.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced Thursday he's switching parties to join Republicans as President Donald Trump visited the increasingly conservative state.
Attorney General Sessions cracks down on cities over immigration enforcement
Attorney General Jeff Sessions took new steps Thursday to punish cities he believes are not cooperating with federal immigration agents in a move that was met with bewilderment by local officials who said they did not know why they were being singled out.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions took new steps Thursday to punish cities he believes are not cooperating with federal immigration agents in a move that was met with bewilderment by local officials who said they did not know why they were being singled out.
Special Counsel Robert Mueller impanels grand jury in Russia probe
Special Counsel Robert Mueller has impaneled a grand jury to investigate Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
Special Counsel Robert Mueller has impaneled a grand jury to investigate Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
Trump set to embark on 1st vacation since inauguration
WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump once questioned the wisdom of taking vacations. "What's the point?" he asked. But now the president is getting ready to join the annual August exodus from this town he calls "the swamp." Trump is due to set out Friday on his first extended vacation from Washington since the inauguration - a 17-day getaway to his private golf club in central...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump once questioned the wisdom of taking vacations. "What's the point?" he asked. But now the president is getting ready to join the annual August exodus from this town he calls "the swamp." Trump is due to set out Friday on his first extended vacation from Washington since the inauguration - a 17-day getaway to his private golf club in central...
Trump denies calling White House a 'real dump'
President Donald Trump has told members of his New Jersey golf club that he spends so much time away from Washington because the White House is a "real dump."
President Donald Trump has told members of his New Jersey golf club that he spends so much time away from Washington because the White House is a "real dump."
Trump backs GOP plan to push legal immigration changes
President Donald Trump on Wednesday embraced legislation from two Republican senators that would place new limits on legal immigration and seek to create a system based more on merit and skills than family ties.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday embraced legislation from two Republican senators that would place new limits on legal immigration and seek to create a system based more on merit and skills than family ties.
Trump blasts Russia sanctions bill -- but still signs it
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed what he called a 'seriously flawed' bill imposing new sanctions on Russia, pressured by his Republican Party not to move on his own toward a warmer relationship with Moscow in light of Russian actions.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed what he called a 'seriously flawed' bill imposing new sanctions on Russia, pressured by his Republican Party not to move on his own toward a warmer relationship with Moscow in light of Russian actions.
Senator seeks to legalize marijuana at federal level
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker says he’s introducing legislation to legalize marijuana at the federal level.
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker says he’s introducing legislation to legalize marijuana at the federal level.