Politics May 27 WATCH: In Cabinet meeting, Trump says Iran 'negotiating on fumes' and that midterms won't affect his war strategy As he prepares to huddle with his top aides, President Donald Trump is projecting confidence that he's closing in on a deal that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and provide him a credible argument that Iran’s nuclear capability has… By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
Politics Apr 21 WATCH: Kevin Warsh testifies in Senate Banking confirmation hearing for Fed chair President Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve said Tuesday that he never promised the White House that he would cut interest rates, even as the president renewed his calls for the central bank to do so. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Politics Mar 26 WATCH: Trump says in Cabinet meeting he doesn't 'know if we're willing' to make a deal with Iran President Donald Trump insisted Thursday that Iran is "begging" to make a deal. By Associated Press
Politics Mar 24 WATCH: Markwayne Mullin sworn in as new homeland security secretary amid shutdown After Mullin was sworn in by Attorney General Pam Bondi, Trump punted on questions regarding an emerging DHS funding deal. By Associated Press
Mar 18 WATCH: Sen. Paul asks DHS nominee Mullin if he believes violence can resolve political differences By Joshua Barajas “I don't always agree with that. I don't believe in political violence. I've made that very clear,” Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., said in his confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Continue reading
Mar 05 Trump replacing Noem as Homeland Security secretary By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Trump, who said he would nominate Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin in her place, made the announcement on social media after Noem faced a two-day grilling on Capitol Hill this week from GOP members as well as Democrats. Continue reading
Feb 25 WATCH: Dr. Casey Means testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for surgeon general By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Means, a close ally to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his Make America Healthy Again movement, is sharing a vision that dovetails with that of the nation's health department, which has shifted its focus away from its controversial… Continue reading
Jan 29 WATCH: Trump says he wants to drive housing prices up, not down By Associated Press President Donald Trump has said that he wants to keep home prices high to increase people’s net worth, but doing so will likely keep construction levels low and price out possible first-time buyers. Continue reading
Jan 29 WATCH: Trump says he closed his eyes in the last Cabinet meeting because 'it got pretty boring' By Associated Press Recalling being seen as struggling to keep his eyes open during that gathering, President Donald Trump insisted, "I didn't sleep. I just closed them because I wanted to get the hell out of there."… Continue reading