Dec 04 Trump praises former adviser who refuses to testify against him. Is this witness tampering? By Michael Balsamo, Eric Tucker, Associated Press President Donald Trump praised a key witness in the Russia investigation Monday for having the "guts" not to testify against him, and said his former lawyer — who cut a deal with prosecutors — should head straight to prison. Continue reading
Dec 03 'Here lies a great man'; George H.W. Bush saluted as 'gentle soul' at Capitol ceremony By Calvin Woodward, Laurie Kellman, Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press Bush will lie in state in the Capitol for public visitation through Wednesday. An invitation-only funeral service is set for Wednesday at Washington National Cathedral. Continue reading
Dec 03 Can Trump's new trade deal keep its promises to U.S. and Mexican auto workers? By Gretchen Frazee The new deal does provide more protections for U.S. workers than NAFTA, but the effect it will have on auto workers is far from certain. Continue reading
Dec 03 Trump predicts successful relationship with Mexico's new president By Associated Press President Trump tweeted that Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador had a “tremendous political victory with the great support of the Mexican People.”… Continue reading
Dec 03 Lawyers want Stormy Daniels to pay Trump $340,000 in legal fees By Brian Melley, Associated Press President Trump's attorneys are due in a Los Angeles federal courtroom Monday to make their case that they rang up big bills because of gamesmanship and aggressive tactics by attorney Michael Avenatti, who represents Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie… Continue reading
Dec 03 U.S., China agreement buys time in trade war By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The agreement between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping bought the two leaders at least 90 days to try to resolve a host of complicated issues. Continue reading
Dec 03 Stocks open higher on U.S.-China trade truce By Alex Veiga, Associated Press The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped more than 400 points in early trading Monday. Continue reading
Dec 03 AP fact check: Trump's claims on Russia probe, Michael Cohen By Hope Yen, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press President Donald Trump can't seem to get his facts straight when it comes to the Russia investigation. Here's a closer look at the president's claims. Continue reading
Dec 02 From Bush to Clinton, a grace note for the ages By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press “Dear Bill,” George H.W. Bush scribbled Jan. 20, 1993, to the Democrat about to succeed him as president. “When I walked into this office just now I felt the same sense of wonder and respect that I felt four years… Continue reading
Dec 02 Trump's on-off dance with complicated acquaintances By Catherine Lucey, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Amid weighty issues of state, another fascination at the Group of 20 summit has been President Donald Trump’s will-he, won’t-he dance with two fellow leaders who are something of international outcasts these days. Continue reading