Jun 02 AP Fact Check: Trump denies calling Duchess Meghan 'nasty' By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Trump insisted Sunday that he never called Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex and the wife of Britain's Prince Harry, "nasty."… Continue reading
Jun 02 Pompeo says US ready to talk to Iran with 'no preconditions' By Sharon Cohen, Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that the Trump administration is ready for unconditional discussions with Iran in an effort to ease rising tensions that have sparked fears of conflict. But the United States will not relent in… Continue reading
Jun 01 Defense chief calls out China on tech theft, South China Sea By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press U.S. Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan on Saturday denounced China's efforts to steal technology from other nations and militarize man-made outposts in the South China Sea as a "toolkit of coercion," saying activities by Beijing the U.S. perceives as hostile… Continue reading
May 31 On eve of UK visit, Trump backs Boris Johnson and calls Meghan Markle 'nasty' By Associated Press President Donald Trump is wading into the United Kingdom's political maelstrom days before he is set to embark on his first state visit there, saying Boris Johnson would be an "excellent" prime minister and calling Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex,… Continue reading
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