Mar 01 4 takeaways from Donald Trump's address to Congress By Daniel Bush As reactions pour in from across the political spectrum, here are a few early takeaways from the speech. Continue reading
Feb 28 AP fact check: Trump's first address to Congress By Calvin Woodward and Christopher S. Rugaber President Donald Trump took undue credit Tuesday night for massive cost-savings in a fighter jet contract and gave a one-sided account of the costs and benefits to the economy from immigration — ignoring the upside. Continue reading
Feb 28 Trump says he's open to 'compromise' immigration bill By Julie Pace, Associated Press The president, in a lunch with news anchors ahead of his address to Congress on Tuesday night, said, "The time is right for an immigration bill as long as there is compromise on both sides."… Continue reading
Feb 28 AP fact check: Trump on 'massive' tax cut for middle class By Associated Press In his speech to Congress, President Donald Trump said he'd "provide massive tax relief for the middle class." Here's how that claim stacks up with the facts. Continue reading
Feb 28 Trump signs order loosening gun restrictions By Associated Press President Donald Trump has signed a resolution blocking an Obama-era rule that would have prevented an estimated 75,000 people with mental disorders from buying guns. Continue reading
Feb 28 AP fact check: Trump's overly downbeat view of health law By Associated Press President Donald Trump said in his speech to Congress that he's work with lawmakers to save the U.S. from "this imploding Obamacare disaster." Here's how that claim stacks up with the facts. Continue reading
Feb 28 Read the full text of Trump's address to Congress By News Desk The following is the full text of President Donald Trump's first address to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 28. Continue reading
Feb 28 Airports, legal volunteers prepare for new Trump travel ban By Gene Johnson, Associated Press Airport officials and civil rights lawyers around the country are getting ready for President Donald Trump's new travel ban. Continue reading
Feb 28 Watch 6:30 Laying out priorities to Congress, Trump sees immigration reform opportunity By PBS News Hour It’s President Trump’s biggest moment in the spotlight since the inauguration. On Tuesday night, he’ll give Congress and the country his take on various issues, and lay out plans for the future, including the possibility of immigration reform, investment in… Continue watching
Feb 28 Watch 3:59 News Wrap: Trump followed generals' advice on Yemen raid By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump said in an interview on FOX News that he followed his generals' advice in ordering a U.S. military raid that left a Navy SEAL dead. Also, billionaire investor Wilbur Ross was sworn-in by… Continue watching