Jul 31 Trump was ‘making a joke’ in don’t-be-too-nice police speech, White House says By Associated Press On a visit to Long Island. New York, last week, Trump implored police officers, "Please don't be too nice." He said some officers are too courteous to suspected criminals when arresting them. Continue reading
Jul 31 Trump’s tax plan has aggressive deadline, but few details By Josh Boak, Associated Press The White House hopes to have the House pass a tax overhaul in October that the Senate could then approve in November, said Marc Short, the White House director of legislative affairs. Continue reading
Jul 31 WATCH: White House addresses Scaramucci’s departure at news briefing By Jonathan Lemire, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Sanders is expected to speak around 3:45 p.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading
Jul 31 Anthony Scaramucci removed as White House communications director By Erica R. Hendry His removal came 11 days after President Donald Trump brought on the wealthy financier to help reshape the White House's image and messaging. Continue reading
Jul 31 U.S. prepares new sanctions against Venezuela after controversial election By Matthew Lee and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press The Trump administration is preparing to levy new sanctions on Venezuela, U.S. officials said Monday, in response to a weekend election that gives the South American country's ruling party virtually unlimited powers. Continue reading
Jul 31 WATCH: Trump swears in new chief of staff, says Kelly will do ‘spectacular job’ By Associated Press Trump is declining to say just what Kelly will do differently from Reince Preibus, whom Trump ousted as chief of staff late last week. Continue reading
Jul 31 WATCH: Trump awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam Army medic By Darlene Superville, Associated Press An Army medic from Michigan who risked his life multiple times to rescue Vietnam War comrades is becoming the first person to receive the Medal of Honor from President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jul 31 White House says Trump to decide soon on ending health payments By Hope Yen, Associated Press The White House is insisting that the Senate resume efforts to repeal and replace the nation's health care law, signaling that President Donald Trump stands ready to end required payments to insurers this week to let "Obamacare implode."… Continue reading
Jul 31 After retaliating against new U.S. sanctions, Russia urges U.S. to fix ties By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Russia urged the United States Monday to show "political will" to mend ties even as it ordered sweeping cuts of U.S. embassy personnel unseen since Cold War times. Continue reading
Jul 31 President Trump insists there’s no chaos at White House By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Donald Trump insisted Monday there is no chaos at the White House, even as his new chief of staff is entering a West Wing battered by crisis. Continue reading