Trump: 'Willing to 'shut down' government' for wall, border security
President Donald Trump said Sunday he'd be willing to shut down the government if Democrats refuse to vote for his immigration proposals, including building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
President Donald Trump said Sunday he'd be willing to shut down the government if Democrats refuse to vote for his immigration proposals, including building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Rising backlash as US firms seek Trump's steel tariff waiver
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. companies seeking to be exempted from President Donald Trump's tariff on imported steel are accusing American steel manufacturers of spreading inaccurate and misleading information, and they fear it may torpedo their requests.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. companies seeking to be exempted from President Donald Trump's tariff on imported steel are accusing American steel manufacturers of spreading inaccurate and misleading information, and they fear it may torpedo their requests.
President Trump's proposed DC meeting with Vladimir Putin delayed until 2019
President Donald Trump's proposed Washington meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin has been delayed until 2019.
President Donald Trump's proposed Washington meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin has been delayed until 2019.
Ex-lawmaker arrested third time in domestic violence case
DOVER, Del. (AP) - A former Delaware lawmaker charged with assaulting and choking his girlfriend in an argument has been arrested for the third time in two weeks after allegedly violating a no-contact order again.
DOVER, Del. (AP) - A former Delaware lawmaker charged with assaulting and choking his girlfriend in an argument has been arrested for the third time in two weeks after allegedly violating a no-contact order again.
Pennsylvania, environmentalists settle pipeline dispute
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania environmental regulators and groups that oppose the construction of a $2.5 billion pipeline across southern Pennsylvania have settled their dispute over the permits that were issued for the project.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania environmental regulators and groups that oppose the construction of a $2.5 billion pipeline across southern Pennsylvania have settled their dispute over the permits that were issued for the project.
US economy surges to 4.1 percent growth rate in Q2
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. economy surged in the April-June quarter to an annual growth rate of 4.1 percent. That's the fastest pace since 2014, driven by consumers who began spending their tax cuts and exporters who rushed to get their products delivered ahead of retaliatory tariffs. The Commerce Department reported Friday that the gross domestic product, the country's total output of...
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. economy surged in the April-June quarter to an annual growth rate of 4.1 percent. That's the fastest pace since 2014, driven by consumers who began spending their tax cuts and exporters who rushed to get their products delivered ahead of retaliatory tariffs. The Commerce Department reported Friday that the gross domestic product, the country's total output of...
Trump administration: 1,820 children reunited after border split
The Trump administration said Thursday that more than 1,800 children separated at the U.S.-Mexico border have been reunited with parents and sponsors but hundreds remain apart, signaling a potentially long wait for anguished families.
The Trump administration said Thursday that more than 1,800 children separated at the U.S.-Mexico border have been reunited with parents and sponsors but hundreds remain apart, signaling a potentially long wait for anguished families.
White House bars CNN correspondent from open press event
A CNN correspondent said she was barred from attending an open press event at the White House on Wednesday because of questions she asked President Donald Trump earlier in the day.
A CNN correspondent said she was barred from attending an open press event at the White House on Wednesday because of questions she asked President Donald Trump earlier in the day.
House conservatives move to impeach Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein
A group of 11 House conservatives on Wednesday introduced articles of impeachment against Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, the Justice Department official who oversees special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.
A group of 11 House conservatives on Wednesday introduced articles of impeachment against Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, the Justice Department official who oversees special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.
Trump star on Hollywood Walk of Fame destroyed again
President Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was destroyed Wednesday morning by a man with a pick ax, the second time in less than two years the star was vandalized.
President Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was destroyed Wednesday morning by a man with a pick ax, the second time in less than two years the star was vandalized.
Ga. lawmaker who shouted racial slur on TV resigns
A Georgia lawmaker has resigned after exposing himself and yelling racial slurs on Sacha Baron Cohen's cable TV show, a spokesman for House Speaker David Ralston said.
A Georgia lawmaker has resigned after exposing himself and yelling racial slurs on Sacha Baron Cohen's cable TV show, a spokesman for House Speaker David Ralston said.
US won't recognize Crimea annexation; Trump-Putin II delayed
President Donald Trump's top national security aides sought to fend off accusations the president is too soft on Russia by declaring Wednesday that the U.S. will never recognize the annexation of Crimea and by postponing a second proposed summit between Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
President Donald Trump's top national security aides sought to fend off accusations the president is too soft on Russia by declaring Wednesday that the U.S. will never recognize the annexation of Crimea and by postponing a second proposed summit between Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
San Francisco moves to ban plastic straws, containers
San Francisco supervisors have unanimously approved a ban on plastic straws and takeout containers treated with fluorinated chemicals.
San Francisco supervisors have unanimously approved a ban on plastic straws and takeout containers treated with fluorinated chemicals.
President Trump makes address at annual VFW convention, as Wilkie to take seat as VA Secretary
President Donald Trump is addressing the national convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Tuesday, pointing to his support for the nation's veterans as his new VA secretary begins his work.
President Donald Trump is addressing the national convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Tuesday, pointing to his support for the nation's veterans as his new VA secretary begins his work.
President Trump planning emergency aid to farmers affected by tariffs
The Trump administration readied a plan Tuesday to send billions in emergency aid to farmers who have been caught in the crossfire of President Donald Trump's trade disputes with China and other U.S. trading partners.
The Trump administration readied a plan Tuesday to send billions in emergency aid to farmers who have been caught in the crossfire of President Donald Trump's trade disputes with China and other U.S. trading partners.
Wolf taps former police chief to lead school safety board
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - The head of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency will also lead a group within the agency that will administer $60 million for school safety funded in a new state budget package.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - The head of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency will also lead a group within the agency that will administer $60 million for school safety funded in a new state budget package.
Senate confirms Robert Wilkie for Veterans Affairs secretary
The Senate on Monday confirmed Pentagon official Robert Wilkie to be secretary of Veterans Affairs, charged with delivering on President Donald Trump's campaign promises to fire bad VA employees and steer more patients to the private sector.
The Senate on Monday confirmed Pentagon official Robert Wilkie to be secretary of Veterans Affairs, charged with delivering on President Donald Trump's campaign promises to fire bad VA employees and steer more patients to the private sector.
Rauner says he didn't know about mayoral candidate's cash giveaway
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson says he wasn't trying to buy anyone's vote when he handed out close to $200,000 to churchgoers.
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson says he wasn't trying to buy anyone's vote when he handed out close to $200,000 to churchgoers.
'Handmaid's Tale' demonstrators protest Pence in Philly
Dozens of demonstrators dressed as characters from the novel-turned-TV series "The Handmaid's Tale" descended on downtown Philadelphia on Monday to protest Vice President Mike Pence's visit.
Dozens of demonstrators dressed as characters from the novel-turned-TV series "The Handmaid's Tale" descended on downtown Philadelphia on Monday to protest Vice President Mike Pence's visit.
Just tough Trump tweeting? US ratchets up Iran pressure
President Donald Trump's explosive twitter threat to Iran's leader comes as his administration is ratcheting up a pressure campaign on the Islamic republic that many suspect is aimed at regime change.
President Donald Trump's explosive twitter threat to Iran's leader comes as his administration is ratcheting up a pressure campaign on the Islamic republic that many suspect is aimed at regime change.