Politics

Trump budget won't curb deficits as promised, according to new analysis

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Thursday that President Donald Trump's budget plan would produce deficits of $9.5 trillion over the coming decade instead of the $7.2 trillion promised by the White House.

Did Trump's decision to cancel U.S.-North Korea summit kill chances of talks for good?

By Larisa Epatko

We asked analysts what President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel the summit means for the U.S.-North Korea relationship, and the broader goal of denuclearization.

Senate approves bill that would change how sexual harassment is handled in Congress

By Juliet Linderman, Associated Press

The bill eliminates mandatory waiting periods for handling claims and requires lawmakers to repay the Treasury for harassment settlements. It now goes to the House.

Montana Democratic Party asks for ethics investigation into congressman's 2017 attack on reporter

By Matt Volz, Associated Press

The head of the Montana Democratic Party on Thursday asked for a congressional ethics investigation into whether Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte lied to the police and the public when he assaulted a reporter last year.

AP FACT CHECK: Donald Trump and his former national intelligence director

By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press

In a tweet Thursday, during a stormy week on Twitter by the president, Trump said James Clapper acknowledged there was "Spying in my campaign," meaning an informant implanted inside the operation. Clapper said no such thing and no evidence of…

Donald Trump pardons heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson for 1913 conviction

By Associated Press

Jack Johnson is a legendary figure in boxing, who crossed over into popular culture decades ago with biographies, dramas and documentaries following the civil rights era.

WATCH: Trump awards Medal of Honor to Navy SEAL who oversaw Afghan rescue mission

President Donald Trump presented the nation's most prestigious honor for battlefield bravery to Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Britt K. Slabinski on Thursday at the White House.

Donald Trump signs law that loosens bank restraints enacted after Great Recession

By Associated Press

Trump notched the win on banking rules as reaction swirled over his abrupt diplomatic turn earlier Thursday in canceling next month's summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

WATCH: Mike Pompeo says North Korea hasn't responded to U.S. on summit outreach

By Associated Press

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says US received no responses from North Korea to outreach on Singapore summit planning.

WATCH: President Trump cancels North Korea summit

By Catherine Lucey, Zeke Miller, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump cancels June 12 summit with North Korea's Kim, citing 'tremendous anger and open hostility' in recent statement. This is a developing story and will be updated.