Apr 09 Trump says Syria attack will be met 'forcefully' By Associated Press Trump made the remark in the Cabinet Room of the White House during a meeting Monday evening with his top military leaders, including Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph Dunford. Continue reading
Apr 09 Trump calls probe by special counsel Mueller into election meddling 'an attack on our country' By Associated Press President Donald Trump calls probe by special counsel Mueller into election meddling "an attack on our country."… Continue reading
Apr 09 What we know about the suspected gas attack in Douma, Syria By Larisa Epatko A suspected chemical attack in a rebel-held area of Syria over the weekend left at least 40 people dead, according to aid groups. Here's what we know. Continue reading
Apr 09 Israel blamed for missile strike on Syrian air base By Zeina Karam and Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Russia and the Syrian military blamed Israel for a pre-dawn missile attack Monday on a major air base in central Syria that reportedly killed 14 people, including Iranians, while international condemnation grew over a suspected poison gas attack over the… Continue reading
Apr 09 Trump complains about "STUPID TRADE" with China By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Monday complained yet again about "STUPID TRADE" with China, doing little to calm investors anxious about the escalating trade conflict between the two economic superpowers. Continue reading
Apr 09 Trump to confer with military on suspected gas attack in Syria By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Donald Trump plans to meet with senior military leaders Monday, after he threatened a "big price to pay" for a suspected poison gas attack in Syria that killed women and children. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 24:59 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode April 8, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, April 8, dozens are dead and hundreds injured following a suspected poison gas attack in Syria, and President Trump appeals to his base with attacks on immigrants. Also, 20 years after the Good Friday Agreement… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 6:16 Possible U.S.-China trade war poses political problems for GOP By PBS News Hour President Trump this weekend went on the offensive in a series of tweets, tackling a trade war with China and Syria's alleged use of chemical weapons, while unleashing harsh words about immigration in the U.S. The comments came as pressure… Continue watching
Apr 08 Under Trump, new transportation grants ditch bikes, walkways By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press In the Trump administration, a popular $500 million transportation grant program is focused more on projects in rural areas that turned out for the president in the 2016 election. That means more road and rail projects in GOP strongholds such… Continue reading
Apr 08 Amid trade fight, Trump says China will do the 'right thing' By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Amid global fears of an escalating trade dispute between the U.S. and China, President Donald Trump suggested that Beijing will ease trade barriers. Continue reading