Feb 24 U.S. women's gold medal-winning hockey team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of Union address By John Wawrow, Melissa Goldin, Associated Press In a statement, the U.S. women's team said it was "sincerely grateful for the invitation" but would be unable to attend "due to the timing."… Continue reading
Feb 19 An arts panel made up of Trump appointees approves his proposal for a massive White House ballroom By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The National Trust for Historic Preservation has sued in federal court to halt construction of the ballroom. Continue reading
Feb 10 WATCH: White House won't confirm whether Trump called Palm Beach sheriff about Epstein By Associated Press White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said she did not know if the call had occurred, saying it is something that “may or may not have happened in 2006.”… Continue reading
Feb 09 WATCH: Senate convenes as Democrats and White House trade offers over DHS funding By Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday that Democrats had sent the White House their list of demands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal law enforcement agencies. The White House said Monday evening it had responded with a counterproposal. Continue reading
Jan 26 WATCH: White House discusses sending Homan to Minneapolis as Bovino expected to leave By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press A senior Border Patrol commander and some agents are expected to leave Minneapolis as early as Tuesday, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. It comes as President Donald Trump dispatched border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to take… Continue reading
Jan 22 Trump appointees question White House ballroom's design and scale, ask to see 3D models By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Some of Donald Trump's handpicked appointees who have a say in his White House ballroom project asked questions Thursday about its “immense” design and scale, even as they broadly endorsed the president's vision for a massive expansion. Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: Trump joins White House press briefing after latest Greenland and tariff threats By Associated Press President Donald Trump appeared at Tuesday’s White House press briefing to mark the first anniversary of the start of his second term. The rare appearance came as the president faces extraordinary pushback from America’s European allies over his planned tariffs… Continue reading
Jan 15 WATCH: Trump was 'simply joking' about canceling the election, Leavitt says By Associated Press Asked about a comment President Donald Trump made earlier this week about canceling U.S. midterm elections, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said "he was speaking facetiously."… Continue reading
Jan 15 WATCH: Trump hosts Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at the White House By Associated Press The team, for the second year in a row, presented Trump with a custom jersey that said “Trump 47.” They also gave the president a golden hockey stick and a ring. Continue reading
Jan 15 WATCH: Leavitt says every American with health insurance will see lower costs under Trump plan By Michelle L. Price, Ali Swenson, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the outlines of a health care plan he wants Congress to take up as Republicans have faced increasing pressure to address rising health costs after lawmakers let subsidies expire. Continue reading