Jan 29 In State of Union, Trump to make his case on economy By Ken Thomas, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Seeking to move past the shadow of the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump intends to use his first State of the Union address to cite economic progress under his watch while pushing for bipartisanship with Democrats on issues… Continue reading
Jan 28 One year after the first travel ban, artists from affected countries share their stories By Pavni Mittal "Before We Were Banned," an art show, celebrates the work and experience of artists who trace their lineage to the seven Muslim-majority countries affected by the first travel ban. Continue reading
Jan 28 Battered but still loyal to Trump, Sessions endures as AG By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will soon mark his first year on the job, having survived a barrage of insults from President Donald Trump, antipathy from some Justice Department employees and even calls from some fellow Republicans for him to… Continue reading
Jan 28 Amid turmoil, Trump seeking a reset with State of the Union By Jonathan Lemire and Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump will look to reset his term with his first State of the Union address, arguing that his tax cut and economic policies will benefit all Americans. Continue reading
Jan 26 Watch 10:33 The significance of Trump’s reported order to fire Mueller By PBS News Hour President Trump reportedly ordered the dismissal of special counsel Robert Mueller last June, but backed down after White House counsel Don McGahn said he would quit rather than carry out the order, according to The New York Times and others. Continue watching
Jan 26 Trump praises African leader after disparaging comments By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland — President Donald Trump sought to mend relations Friday with a key African leader in the aftermath of his controversial comments about African nations, praising the U.S. partnership with Rwanda along the sidelines of the annual World Economic… Continue reading
Jan 26 White House immigration plan sparks criticism from top Democrats, some conservatives By Associated Press A loyal media ally, Breitbart News, attacked him as “Amnesty Don.” And outside groups that cheered the hard-line rhetoric that dominated Trump’s campaign warned of fierce backlash against the president’s party in November’s midterm elections. Continue reading
Jan 26 8 people, 8 different perspectives after a year under Trump As he entered his second year in the White House, Americans across the country and the political spectrum took time to reflect on Trump’s time in office so far. Here are some of their stories. Continue reading
Jan 26 Trump denies Times report that he ordered Mueller fired By Tom Lobianco, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump demanded the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller last June but backed down after White House lawyer Don McGahn threatened to resign, according to a New York Times report that Trump quickly dismissed Friday as… Continue reading
Jan 26 WATCH: Trump declares America open for business under his tenure By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland — Declaring that America is open for business under his leadership, President Donald Trump told a gathering of political and business elites on Friday that the economic growth taking place in the U.S. due to his "America first"… Continue reading