Apr 15 U.S. terror label for Iran Revolutionary Guard takes effect By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The U.S. terrorism label for Iran's Revolutionary Guard formally took effect on Monday, amid a battle between the Trump administration and some in Congress over waivers on oil and nuclear sanctions that are due to expire or be extended early… Continue reading
Apr 15 AP fact check: Trump camp suggests AG William Barr found illegal spying By Hope Yen, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press With release of the special counsel's fuller report looming, President Donald Trump and his campaign are twisting the words of his attorney general and the facts of the Russia investigation. Here's a closer look at the president's claims in the… Continue reading
Apr 15 Omar says more death threats coming since Trump tweeted video By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Rep. Ilhan Omar says she's faced increased death threats since President Donald Trump spread around a video that purports to show her being dismissive of the 2001 terrorist attacks. "This is endangering lives," she said, accusing Trump of fomenting right-wing… Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: Trump holds Tax Day roundtable in Minnesota By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Trump says incorrectly that he enacted the largest package of tax cuts in history. But the facts don't bear that out. Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 4:53 Trump's popularity with his base is giving him running room By PBS NewsHour Democrats and the White House continue battles over the release of President Trump’s taxes and his plans for the border, a growing field of Democratic presidential candidates highlights divisions in the party, and the arrest of Julian Assange sets up… Continue watching
Apr 14 White House: Trump wishes no 'ill will' against Omar By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump is not trying to incite violence against Rep. Ilhan Omar, the White House said Sunday, arguing that the president has an absolute duty to highlight what the Minnesota Democrat’s own critics say is her history of anti-Semitic… Continue reading
Apr 14 Trump sanctuary city idea could help migrants stay in US By Astrid Galvan, Morgan Lee, Associated Press An idea floated by President Donald Trump to send immigrants from the border to “sanctuary cities” to exact revenge on Democratic foes could end up doing the migrants a favor by placing them in locations that make it easier to… Continue reading
Apr 13 Trump wields presidential power on pipeline, energy projects By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Eager to jump-start the stalled Keystone XL oil pipeline and other energy projects, President Donald Trump has acted to assert executive power over pipelines and such infrastructure. Continue reading
Apr 13 Kim open to another summit with Trump, with conditions By Associated Press North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he is open to a third summit with President Donald Trump, but set the year's end as a deadline for Washington to offer mutually acceptable terms for an agreement to salvage the high-stakes… Continue reading
Apr 12 House oversight chairman to subpoena Trump's accountant By Associated Press Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., told committee members in a letter that Mazars USA wouldn't turn over records for Trump, his company and related entities without a subpoena. Continue reading