Oct 20 Trump: Saudi arrests in Khashoggi death ‘a good first step’ By Zeke Miller, Ashley Thomas, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Friday called Saudi Arabia’s announcement that suspects are in custody in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi a “good first step” and said he would work with Congress on a U.S. response. Continue reading
Oct 19 During rally, Trump praises Republican congressman who assaulted a journalist By Zeke Miller, Ashley Thomas, Associated Press The attack came a day before Greg Gianforte won a 2017 special election to serve the remaining 18 months in the House term vacated by now-Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke. Continue reading
Oct 19 Donald Trump threatens Saudis with ‘severe’ consequences if they murdered journalist By Matthew Lee, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump's comments signaled an urgency in completing the probe into the disappearance of the journalist, last seen entering the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2. Continue reading
Oct 18 Watch 5:48 News Wrap: Taliban kills influential Afghan police chief In our news wrap Thursday, the Taliban conducted what Afghan and U.S. officials described as one of the most significant assassinations of the war. Kandahar's police chief Abdul Raziq was killed by bodyguards of the regional governor. Also, White House… Continue watching
Oct 18 Companies are paying less after the GOP tax cut, and it’s showing in the deficit By Gretchen Frazee Corporations paid $205 billion in taxes during fiscal year 2018, $92 billion less than the year before. Continue reading
Oct 18 Trump says it ‘certainly looks’ like journalist Khashoggi is dead By Matthew Lee, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump threatened "very severe" consequences if the Saudis are found to have murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Continue reading
Oct 18 Analysis: With Trump’s ‘America First’ policy, where do human rights rank? By Zeke Miller, Jonathan Lemire, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Donald Trump has shown no interest in calling out the kingdom over the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi — or calling out Russian President Vladimir Putin on assassinations or North Korea's Kim Jong Un on political prisoners. Continue reading
Oct 17 Trump asks Turkey for any recorded evidence of Khashoggi’s fate By Zeke Miller, Jonathan Lemire, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Asked about a recording described by a Turkish newspaper, President Trump said, "We've asked for it, if it exists." He's also continuing to urge patience while Saudi Arabia says it's investigating. Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: Trump presents Medal of Honor to retired Marine By Darlene Superville, Associated Press John Canley's heroism includes twice scaling a hospital wall in view of the enemy to help wounded Marines and carry them to safety… Continue reading
Oct 17 Trump says he won’t accept blame if GOP loses House By Catherine Lucey, Jonathan Lemire, Zeke Miller, Associated Press In a wide-ranging interview three weeks before Election Day, Trump told The Associated Press he senses voter enthusiasm rivaling 2016 and he expressed cautious optimism that his most loyal supporters will vote even when he is not on the ballot. Continue reading