Apr 27 Trump says U.S. won't leave NAFTA -- for now By Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump said he has told the leaders of Mexico and Canada that he will not pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement at this time, but could still withdraw if he concludes a renegotiated pact is… Continue reading
Apr 27 Trump 'absolutely' considered breaking up 9th Circuit Court By Associated Press President Donald Trump, still chafing over rulings blocking his travel ban early this year, says he's considered breaking up the West Coast-based 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Continue reading
Apr 26 Watch 11:12 Mulvaney: Trump tax plan benefits middle class and 'the places where they work' By PBS News Hour The Trump administration has released an outline of what it calls "the largest tax reform" in U.S. history. White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney sat down with Judy Woodruff to discuss the president’s goal of driving economic growth, whether or… Continue watching
Apr 26 Watch 7:52 Nature knows no borders. Border security can take a heavy toll on endangered wildlife By PBS News Hour One of President Trump’s key promises rests on building a wall across the U.S.-Mexico border. But how would a continuous barrier stretching from California to Texas affect the wildlife that live there? At least 50 species near the border are… Continue watching
Apr 26 Watch 4:51 News Wrap: Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says tax reform plan will pay for itself By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, the Trump administration offered a tax reform plan that includes cutting corporate tax rates to 15 percent from 35 percent, consolidate income tax brackets, double the standard deduction and repeal the estate tax. Also, Congress… Continue watching
Apr 26 Watch 5:51 An argument for how Trump's tax plan could exacerbate inequality By PBS News Hour President Trump's tax reform blueprint calls for eliminating the alternative minimum tax and the estate tax, cutting all itemized deductions except for mortgage interest and charitable giving, and getting rid of taxes on the first $24,000 if a couple's earnings. Continue watching
Apr 26 WATCH: Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says Trump has 'no intention' of releasing tax returns By Julie Bykowicz and Jill Colvin, Associated Press Mnuchin addressed Trump's tax returns Wednesday. Watch live in the player above. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump "has no intention" of releasing his taxes returns to the public, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said Wednesday, asserting Americans have "plenty of information" about… Continue reading
Apr 26 Trump proposes dramatic cuts in corporate and personal taxes By News Desk and Josh Boak and Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Trump is proposing dramatically reducing the taxes paid by corporations big and small in an overhaul his administration says will spur economic growth and bring jobs and prosperity to the middle class. Continue reading
Apr 26 WATCH: Trump signs review of national monuments By Jill Colvin, Matthew Daly, Associated Press It's an action that could upend protections put in place in Utah and other states as Trump tries to rack up accomplishments in his first 100 days. Continue reading
Apr 26 Homeland Security formally opening office to aid victims of crimes by immigrants By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press The Homeland Security Department is set to launch an office for American victims of immigrant crime. Continue reading