Mar 15 WATCH: White House defends Trump's claims in Canada trade meeting By Associated Press President Donald Trump reportedly told Justin Trudeau that the U.S. has a trade deficit with Canada. But the Office of the United States Trade Representative says the U.S. has a trade surplus with its northern neighbors. Continue reading
Mar 15 U.S., France, Germany, UK blame Russia in joint statement for attack on ex-spy By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The statement is the fruit of British efforts to enlist international support as it tries to hold Russia accountable for the March 4 attack that left former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal seriously ill. Continue reading
Mar 15 WATCH: Trump, Ryan speak at Friends of Ireland luncheon By Joshua Barajas President Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan spoke at the luncheon today. Watch their remarks here. Continue reading
Mar 15 Sister of Charleston shooter accused of bringing weapons to school By Associated Press Investigators say Morgan Roof also posted a Snapchat about the National School Walkout day protest against gun violence that alarmed fellow students, but no charges were filed for that message. Continue reading
Mar 15 U.S. imposes sanctions on 13 Russians indicted by Robert Mueller By Matthew Lee and Josh Lederman, Associated Press The Trump administration is imposing sanctions on 19 Russians for alleged interference in the 2016 U.S. election, including 13 indicted by special counsel Robert Mueller. Continue reading
Mar 15 WATCH: Sessions addresses police chiefs conference By Joshua Barajas Attorney General Jeff Sessions is scheduled to speak at 10 a.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading
Mar 14 Senate passes bill easing Dodd-Frank rules for banks By Kevin Freking, Marcy Gordon, Associated Press The bill is particularly aimed at helping small and medium-sized banks, but critics argue that the likelihood of future taxpayer bailouts will increase if it becomes law. Continue reading
Mar 14 Watch 5:25 News Wrap: Trump names Larry Kudlow as economic adviser By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, CNBC TV commentator Larry Kudlow will replace Gary Cohn as President Trump’s new chief economic advisor. Cohn resigned last week after opposing the president’s steel and aluminum tariffs. Also, Iran criticized Mike Pompeo, President Trump's… Continue watching
Mar 14 Rick Perry denies interest in VA job as support for Shulkin fades By Hope Yen and Zeke Miller, Associated Press Two administration officials told The Associated Press that Shulkin's position is growing more precarious and that he could be out of a job within the week, but cautioned that nothing was finalized. Continue reading
Mar 14 Trump picks Larry Kudlow for top economic post By Associated Press WASHINGTON — CNBC commentator Larry Kudlow told The Associated Press in an interview that he has accepted President Donald Trump's offer to serve as White House economic adviser. Continue reading