Apr 07 1 killed in fire at Trump Tower in New York By Karen Matthews, Associated Press A man was killed in a raging apartment fire on Saturday in the New York City skyscraper named for President Donald Trump and where his business is based. Continue reading
Apr 07 U.S.-China trade rift could squeeze growth and hurt consumers By Paul Wiseman and Josh Boak, Associated Press On Thursday, Trump ordered the U.S. trade representative to consider imposing tariffs on up to $100 billion worth of Chinese products. Continue reading
Apr 06 Former Trump adviser Roger Stone agrees to give Senate documents in Russia investigation By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Sen. Dianne Feinstein had requested documents as part of the committee's Russia investigation, including any communications with WikiLeaks and its founder Julian Assange, Russian officials, and all Trump campaign officials. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 7:40 This podcast aims to air the unknowns about Trump's business around the world By PBS News Hour The fact that President Trump also owns a vast business empire is a first for the U.S. A new investigative effort called "Trump Inc." explores his dual roles as commander in chief and chief executive. William Brangham talks with Andrea… Continue watching
Apr 06 Arizona, Texas preparing to deploy National Guard members to Mexico border By Associated Press The move is a response to President Donald Trump's call for more border security. Continue reading
Apr 06 WATCH: White House says Trump believes Pruitt has 'done a good job' at carrying out EPA goals White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to hold a briefing at 2 p.m. ET today. Watch her comments here. Continue reading
Apr 06 National Guard's last border deployments offer clues to the future By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press The U.S. National Guard faces a vastly different environment than it did on its last two deployments to the border with Mexico, with far fewer illegal crossings and more Central Americans than Mexicans coming. Still, its role is shaping up… Continue reading
Apr 06 China vows to fight back after U.S. proposes additional $100 billion in tariffs By Jill Colvin and Gillian Wong, Associated Press China's Commerce Ministry said the country doesn't want a trade war — but isn't afraid to fight one. Continue reading
Apr 06 U.S. hits 7 Russian oligarchs, 17 officials with additional sanctions By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Senior Trump administration officials cast the penalties as part of a concerted and ongoing effort by the U.S. to push back Russian President Vladimir Putin's government, emphasizing that since Trump took office last year, the U.S. has punished 189 Russian-related… Continue reading
Apr 05 Trump says he's taking 'a pretty serious look' at Amazon By Associated Press Trump said that "in addition to having the Washington Post ... what they have is a very uneven playing field."… Continue reading