Politics Aug 24 Trump asks Pompeo to delay visit to North Korea The surprise announcement appeared to mark a concession by the president to domestic and international concerns that his prior claims of world-altering progress on the peninsula had been strikingly premature.
Politics Aug 24 Trump escalates feud with Jeff Sessions President Donald Trump escalated his long-running feud with Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Friday, pressing him to investigate those who are probing his administration.
Politics Aug 23 Sessions pushes back against Trump, saying he ‘will not be improperly influenced’ President Donald Trump, newly incensed by campaign allegations, plunged back into his criticism of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, claiming in an interview that Sessions "never took control of the Justice Department" after Trump put him there.
Politics Aug 23 Trump denies wrongdoing, says Michael Cohen is making up stories President Donald Trump downplayed his relationship to Michael Cohen in an interview that aired Thursday, claiming his longtime personal attorney only worked for him part-time and made up "lies" to reduce his legal exposure.
Politics Aug 22 Trump lashes out at his former lawyer after guilty plea President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused his former personal lawyer Michael Cohen of making up "stories in order to get a 'deal'" from federal prosecutors.
Politics Aug 15 Trump to revoke security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan The White House is revoking the security clearance of former Obama administration CIA director John Brennan. Brennan has been an outspoken critic of President Trump.
Politics Aug 14 Trump’s campaign takes legal action against Omarosa, alleging breach of secrecy agreement President Donald Trump's campaign is filing an arbitration action against former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman alleging breach of a secrecy agreement.
Politics Aug 07 Trump: Sanctions reinstated against Iran for “world peace” In an early-morning tweet, Trump said the re-imposition of sanctions mean, "Anyone doing business with Iran will NOT be doing business with the United States." "I am asking for WORLD PEACE, nothing less!" he added.
Politics Aug 02 WATCH: U.S. officials say Trump will not tolerate Russian interference in 2018 midterms These concerns come weeks after Trump publicly undermined the conclusions of American intelligence agencies regarding Russian interference. After suffering a bipartisan outcry, Trump later said he accepted those conclusions.
Politics Aug 02 Robert Mueller offers to adjust interview format with President Trump In negotiations over a possible interview by prosecutors, special counsel Robert Mueller's team has offered the White House format changes, perhaps willing to limit some questions asked of President Donald Trump or accept some answers in writing.