Trade war closer to reality with tariffs on steel and aluminum
The likelihood of a trade conflagration leapt closer to reality this week after the United States imposed tariff on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico and the European Union.
The likelihood of a trade conflagration leapt closer to reality this week after the United States imposed tariff on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico and the European Union.
Report: Trump lawyers submit letter challenging Mueller subpoena
President Donald Trump's lawyers composed a secret 20-page letter to special counsel Robert Mueller to assert that he cannot be forced to testify while arguing that he could not have committed obstruction because he has absolute authority over all federal investigations.
President Donald Trump's lawyers composed a secret 20-page letter to special counsel Robert Mueller to assert that he cannot be forced to testify while arguing that he could not have committed obstruction because he has absolute authority over all federal investigations.
From distillers to farmers, trade war would cause casualties
WASHINGTON (AP) -- If a trade war is coming, the cheesemakers of Wisconsin are standing in the line of fire. So are the farmers of the Great Plains and the distillers of Kentucky. And the employees of iconic American brands like Harley-Davidson and Levi Strauss.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- If a trade war is coming, the cheesemakers of Wisconsin are standing in the line of fire. So are the farmers of the Great Plains and the distillers of Kentucky. And the employees of iconic American brands like Harley-Davidson and Levi Strauss.
Governor Wolf outlines statewide ‘Resurface PA' initiative
Governor Tom Wolf met with the Department of Transportation Secretary Leslie Richards on Wednesday to discuss a new statewide initiative to repave roads and attack potholes across Pennsylvania.
Governor Tom Wolf met with the Department of Transportation Secretary Leslie Richards on Wednesday to discuss a new statewide initiative to repave roads and attack potholes across Pennsylvania.
Ex-chemical industry lawyer to lead EPA task force
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A lawyer tapped to lead a task force at the Environmental Protection Agency overseeing cleanups at the nation's most polluted places worked until recently for a top chemical and plastics manufacturer with a troubled legacy of creating some of those toxic sites.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A lawyer tapped to lead a task force at the Environmental Protection Agency overseeing cleanups at the nation's most polluted places worked until recently for a top chemical and plastics manufacturer with a troubled legacy of creating some of those toxic sites.
New prison formally dedicated in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Pennsylvania's newest prison has been formally dedicated near Philadelphia and officials say they will start transferring inmates there this month.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Pennsylvania's newest prison has been formally dedicated near Philadelphia and officials say they will start transferring inmates there this month.
Pres. Trump announces summit with N. Korea back on
President Donald Trump says his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is back on for June 12.
President Donald Trump says his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is back on for June 12.
June is final frontier for Pennsylvania redistricting bill
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- An issue that, for years, had little oxygen keeping it alive could become the talk of Pennsylvania's Capitol during June's long, humid days of budget-making.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- An issue that, for years, had little oxygen keeping it alive could become the talk of Pennsylvania's Capitol during June's long, humid days of budget-making.
EPA to deny Maryland, Delaware petitions against emissions
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday that it plans to deny Maryland and Delaware petitions seeking emissions reductions from power plants in five upwind states.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday that it plans to deny Maryland and Delaware petitions seeking emissions reductions from power plants in five upwind states.
Trump blasts Samantha Bee's 'horrible language' about Ivanka
President Donald Trump says it's a "total double standard" that comedian Samantha Bee wasn't fired for using a vulgar, sexist term to describe his daughter and top White House adviser, Ivanka Trump.
President Donald Trump says it's a "total double standard" that comedian Samantha Bee wasn't fired for using a vulgar, sexist term to describe his daughter and top White House adviser, Ivanka Trump.
Specter of trade war after US tariffs on EU, Mexico, Canada
The Trump administration announced Thursday it will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Europe, Mexico and Canada after failing to win concessions from the American allies. The decision could provoke retaliatory penalties and exacerbate trans-Atlantic and North American trade tensions.
The Trump administration announced Thursday it will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Europe, Mexico and Canada after failing to win concessions from the American allies. The decision could provoke retaliatory penalties and exacerbate trans-Atlantic and North American trade tensions.
Trump escalates fight with ABC after Roseanne cancellation
President Donald Trump is escalating a feud with ABC in the wake of the cancellation of "Roseanne."
President Donald Trump is escalating a feud with ABC in the wake of the cancellation of "Roseanne."
Virginia Congressman says he is an alcoholic, won't seek re-election
Republican Congressman Thomas Garrett of Virginia announced Monday that he will no longer seek re-election, saying he needs to work on recovering from alcoholism and renewing his commitment to his family.
Republican Congressman Thomas Garrett of Virginia announced Monday that he will no longer seek re-election, saying he needs to work on recovering from alcoholism and renewing his commitment to his family.
Trump marks Memorial Day with Arlington cemetery visit
President Donald Trump paid a Memorial Day tribute at Arlington National Cemetery to those who have fallen in battle or while protecting a nation forever thankful for their selfless service.
President Donald Trump paid a Memorial Day tribute at Arlington National Cemetery to those who have fallen in battle or while protecting a nation forever thankful for their selfless service.
With US talks in limbo, Korean leaders hold surprise summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met Saturday for the second time in a month, exchanging a huge bear hug and broad smiles in a surprise summit at a border village to discuss Kim's potential meeting with President Donald Trump and ways to follow through on the peace initiatives of the rivals' earlier summit.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met Saturday for the second time in a month, exchanging a huge bear hug and broad smiles in a surprise summit at a border village to discuss Kim's potential meeting with President Donald Trump and ways to follow through on the peace initiatives of the rivals' earlier summit.
Budget battle brews as Trump threatens another shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump has warned Congress that he will never sign another foot-tall, $1 trillion-plus government-wide spending bill like the one he did in March. His message to lawmakers in both parties: Get your act together before the next budget lands on my desk.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump has warned Congress that he will never sign another foot-tall, $1 trillion-plus government-wide spending bill like the one he did in March. His message to lawmakers in both parties: Get your act together before the next budget lands on my desk.
Court: Gov't violated privacy law for defrauded students
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal court has ruled that the Education Department violated privacy laws with regard to students defrauded by the Corinthian for-profit college chain.
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal court has ruled that the Education Department violated privacy laws with regard to students defrauded by the Corinthian for-profit college chain.
Utah man held prisoner in Venezuela for 2 years arrives in DC
Joshua Holt, who traveled to Venezuela from Utah in 2016 to marry a Spanish-speaking Mormon woman but soon found himself jailed and later branded the CIA's top spy in Latin America, was set free by the anti-American Maduro government on Saturday in what his family called 'this miracle.'
Joshua Holt, who traveled to Venezuela from Utah in 2016 to marry a Spanish-speaking Mormon woman but soon found himself jailed and later branded the CIA's top spy in Latin America, was set free by the anti-American Maduro government on Saturday in what his family called 'this miracle.'
Facebook to label election-related 'issue ads' in US
NEW YORK (AP) -- Facebook is expanding its advertising disclosure requirements to cover all U.S. ads on polarized issues such as gun control and abortion rights, even if they don't endorse a particular candidate.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Facebook is expanding its advertising disclosure requirements to cover all U.S. ads on polarized issues such as gun control and abortion rights, even if they don't endorse a particular candidate.
Emails show cooperation among EPA, climate-change deniers
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Newly released emails show senior Environmental Protection Agency officials working closely with a conservative group that dismisses climate change to rally like-minded people for public hearings on science and global warming, counter negative news coverage and promote Administrator Scott Pruitt's stewardship of the agency.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Newly released emails show senior Environmental Protection Agency officials working closely with a conservative group that dismisses climate change to rally like-minded people for public hearings on science and global warming, counter negative news coverage and promote Administrator Scott Pruitt's stewardship of the agency.