Nov 03 Trump: U.S. military is hitting ISIS ‘much harder’ after New York attack By Associated Press Officials later said the U.S. had conducted two airstrikes against IS-affiliated fighters in Somalia. It was not immediately clear whether the Somalia strikes were carried out as presidentially directed retaliation for the truck attack that killed eight people. Continue reading
Nov 03 Trump says he’s ‘disappointed’ with Justice Department, won’t rule out firing Sessions By Zeke Miller, Associated Press "Honestly, they should be looking at the Democrats," Trump told reporters before departing the White House on a 12-day trip to Asia. Continue reading
Nov 03 China disputes Trump’s claim of ‘flood’ of fentanyl into U.S. By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press BEIJING — A Chinese official on Friday disputed President Donald Trump's claim that the deadly opioid fentanyl that is flooding the U.S. is mostly produced in China, just days before a visit by Trump at which he has said he… Continue reading
Nov 02 Democratic lawmakers sue Trump administration over D.C. hotel lease By Tami Abdollah, Jeff Horwitz, Associated Press The lawsuit accuses the acting head of the General Services Administration of violating a nearly 90-year-old law and preventing congressional oversight. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: White House says North Korea could be listed as terrorism sponsor By Associated Press H.R. McMaster says the administration is considering such a designation as part of President Trump's overall strategy to counter the North Korean nuclear threat. Continue reading
Nov 02 Paul Manafort says evidence against him ’embellished’ in Russia probe By Eric Tucker and Chad Day, Associated Press In a court filing Thursday, his attorneys say Paul Manafort, who led Trump's campaign for several months last year, has done nothing wrong and doesn't pose a risk of fleeing the country. Continue reading
Nov 02 Trump nominee Sam Clovis withdraws name from Agriculture post after Russia probe scrutiny By Ken Thomas, Associated Press This week, it was revealed that Sam Clovis had communications with George Papadopoulos, who has admitted to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russian intermediaries. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: What’s in the tax plan put forth by House Republicans? By Andrew Taylor and Marcy Gordon, Associated Press GOP leaders briefed rank-and-file lawmakers on the proposal Thursday morning ahead of a formal rollout and a show of unity event at the White House with President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Nov 02 Trump tweets he wants death penalty for NYC terror suspect By Associated Press The president had said Wednesday he would consider sending Saipov to Guantanamo Bay. But that avenue appeared closed after prosecutors brought terrorism charges against the Uzbek immigrant in federal court in New York on Wednesday. Continue reading
Nov 01 Watch 5:40 The Bergdahl trial drew powerful testimony and presidential commentary. What does that mean for sentencing? By PBS News Hour The sentencing phase for U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl court martial is nearing its end. Bergdahl, who was captured by the Taliban in 2009 after walking away from a military outpost in Afghanistan, pled guilty to severe charges including desertion… Continue watching