May 31 U.S. companies caught in the crossfire of Mexico tariffs threat By Michelle Chapman, Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press Shares of General Motors Co., which imports more vehicles into the U.S. than any other U.S. automaker, slid 4% at the opening bell. Continue reading
May 31 Court expedites appeal in New York Trump bank records case By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press An appeals court said it will speedily consider President Donald Trump's challenge to congressional subpoenas seeking financial records from two banks with which he did business. Continue reading
May 30 WATCH: Trump honors Air Force Academy grads for choosing ‘a higher calling’ President Donald Trump told newly minted Air Force officers on Thursday that "to dominate the future, America must rule the skies."… Continue reading
May 30 WATCH: Trump calls Mueller a ‘never Trumper’ By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Chad Day, Associated Press President Donald Trump's remarks come a day after special counsel Robert Mueller pointedly rejected his repeated claims that he was cleared of obstruction of justice allegations. Continue reading
May 30 White House wanted McCain ship ‘out of sight’ during Trump’s visit to Japan By Lolita Baldor, Associated Press During the president's visit to Japan, officials ordered the ship named for the late Sen. John McCain to be 'out of sight,' according to an email first reported by the Wall Street Journal. Continue reading
May 29 In UAE, Trump’s adviser warns Iran of ‘very strong response’ By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press President Donald Trump's national security adviser warned Iran on Wednesday that any attacks in the Persian Gulf will draw a "very strong response" from the U.S., taking a hard-line approach with Tehran after his boss only two days earlier said… Continue reading
May 29 As Mueller steps aside, Democrats face pressure to tackle impeachment head on By Daniel Bush, Gretchen Frazee Special counsel Robert Mueller's first public statement on the Russia investigation placed the onus on House Democrats to decide what to do next. Continue reading
May 29 WATCH: After Mueller’s statement, Pelosi says ‘nothing is off the table’ Pelosi spoke in California after special counsel Robert Mueller indicated Wednesday that it's up to Congress to decide what to do next with his findings. Continue reading
May 29 WATCH: Nadler says Congress will respond to Trump’s ‘wrongdoing’ Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, at a news conference in New York stopped short of calling for an impeachment inquiry. "All options are on the table and nothing should be ruled out," Nadler said Wednesday. Continue reading
May 29 Trump declares ‘case closed’ after Robert Mueller comments By Associated Press Mueller said Wednesday that he believed he was constitutionally barred from charging President Donald Trump with a crime but emphasized that his report did not exonerate the Republican president. Continue reading