Five Takeaways From Thursday
Donald Trump stunned the political world with an impromptu White House news conference at which he vented at his critics and virulently defended the record of his tumultuous first weeks in power. But...
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Trump Vents, Insists ‘zero Chaos’ In White House
President Donald Trump insisted there was "zero chaos" in his crisis-hit White House and railed against enemies in the media, politics and the courts Thursday, in a meandering first solo news...
US Businesses Shut To Back Immigrants For A Day
US businesses and schools face possible disruption as workers and students vow to stay home to draw attention to the contribution of immigrants. The movement, which spread through social media, calls...
Trump Tweet Celebrates Wall Street Rally
President Donald Trump on Thursday hailed Wall Street's continuing rally, tweeting out a celebratory message as the White House continues to be roiled by internal divisions and scandal. "Stock...
DC Restaurants Close In Immigrant Solidarity Show
From burger joints to fine eateries, dozens of Washington restaurants shut down Thursday to protest President Donald Trump's treatment of immigrants. They did so out of solidarity with the largely...
Trump Launches Stinging Attack On Media
US President Donald Trump has launched a ferocious attack on the media while defending his record during his first weeks in office. Mr Trump appeared in a nearly hour-long press conference where he...
Republicans Seek Probe Into Leaks
Leading Republicans in the US have called for an investigation into leaks that led to the resignation of national security adviser Michael Flynn. The heads of the House Oversight and Judiciary...
Five Takeaways From Wednesday
US President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House -- and dropped his predecessors' longtime attachment to a two-state solution in any Middle East peace...
Trump’s Contested Pick For Labor Secretary Withdraws
US President Donald Trump's pick for labor secretary Andrew Puzder withdrew from consideration Wednesday, the White House said, amid concerns about his business record and controversies about his...
Chicago Toddler’s Fatal Shooting Streamed Live On Facebook
A toddler and a man were fatally shot while riding in a car in Chicago, in a Valentine's Day attack captured in a live video on Facebook. Police said Wednesday that they were still searching for a...
As Crisis Swirls, Trump Faces Mounting Pressure In Party
Donald Trump and his White House have come in for intense criticism in the president's dizzying first weeks in office, and the rising sound of discord is not just coming from opposition Democrats....
Trump Denies Talk of Russian Connection As ‘non-Sense’
Michael Flynn (right) was an early supporter of Donald Trump's bid for the presidency and encouraged him to adopt tougher policies on Iran and a softer stance on Russia President Donald Trump on...
China Awards Trump Valuable New Trademark
The government of China awarded U. S. President Donald Trump valuable rights to his own name this week, in the form of a 10-year trademark for construction services. The registration became official...
Flynn Contact With Russia: Republicans Join Calls For Investigation
Leading members of the US Republican Party have joined calls for a wide investigation into the former national security adviser’s links with Russia. Michael Flynn quit on Monday over claims he...
Republicans Join Demands For Investigation
Leading members of the US Republican Party have joined calls for a wide investigation into the former national security adviser’s links with Russia. Michael Flynn quit on Monday over claims he...
Five Takeaways From Tuesday
Donald Trump's White House was in crisis mode following the resignation of a top aide, as it emerged the president knew for weeks about Michael Flynn's controversial Kremlin contacts before deciding...
Trump Knew of Flynn Russia Phone Call Issues ‘weeks Ago’
President Donald Trump knew weeks ago there were problems with Michael Flynn's Russia phone calls, a White House spokesman has said. The president was told by the Justice Department at the end of...
White House Tries To Insulate Trump From Russia Scandal
The White House battled Tuesday to insulate Donald Trump from the scandal over a top aide's contacts with Russia, as calls grew for an independent investigation. Trump's young presidency has been...
Wait A Minute! Big Brother Trump
At age 70 years. Mr Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States of America, is an epitome of a successful human being in our present-day world. Having lived through the immediate post –...
Melania Trump Reopens White House For Tours
After pressure from lawmakers, First Lady Melania Trump announced Tuesday the White House will reopen to the public in early March, nearly seven weeks after her husband Donald became president. White...