White House doubling down on Trump's MS-13 'animals' comment
After President Donald Trump referred to the violent MS-13 gang as “animals” last week, the White House appears to be doubling down on his comments by putting out a news release Monday titled, “What You Need To Know About The Violent Animals of MS-13.”
After President Donald Trump referred to the violent MS-13 gang as “animals” last week, the White House appears to be doubling down on his comments by putting out a news release Monday titled, “What You Need To Know About The Violent Animals of MS-13.”
White House memo calls MS-13 'violent animals'
Days after President Donald Trump was criticized for using the word "animals" to refer to some immigrants who illegally cross the U.S. border, the White House released an informational statement with the title WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE VIOLENT ANIMALS OF MS-13.
Days after President Donald Trump was criticized for using the word "animals" to refer to some immigrants who illegally cross the U.S. border, the White House released an informational statement with the title WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE VIOLENT ANIMALS OF MS-13.
President Trump tells DOJ to investigate whether FBI infiltrated campaign
President Donald Trump said he will 'demand' that the Justice Department investigate whether the FBI infiltrated his presidential campaign, an extraordinary order that came hours before his legal team said the special counsel indicated the investigation into the president could be concluded by September.
President Donald Trump said he will 'demand' that the Justice Department investigate whether the FBI infiltrated his presidential campaign, an extraordinary order that came hours before his legal team said the special counsel indicated the investigation into the president could be concluded by September.
Gina Haspel becomes 1st female CIA director after being sworn-in
New CIA Director Gina Haspel pledged to send more spies into the field during her swearing-in Monday as President Donald Trump offered up praise for the rank-and-file, who felt snubbed during his first visit to the headquarters of the premier U.S. intelligence agency.
New CIA Director Gina Haspel pledged to send more spies into the field during her swearing-in Monday as President Donald Trump offered up praise for the rank-and-file, who felt snubbed during his first visit to the headquarters of the premier U.S. intelligence agency.
US, Philadelphia reject 'sanctuary city' compromise
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Philadelphia officials and the Justice Department are rejecting a federal judge's idea for settling their dispute over how the city deals with immigrants in the country illegally.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Philadelphia officials and the Justice Department are rejecting a federal judge's idea for settling their dispute over how the city deals with immigrants in the country illegally.
Netflix says it has signed Barack and Michelle Obama
NEW YORK (AP) - Netflix says that it has reached a deal with Barack and Michelle Obama to produce material for the streaming service. Netflix said Monday, in a tweet, that the former president and first lady will produce films and series for the service, potentially including scripted and unscripted series, documentaries and features.
NEW YORK (AP) - Netflix says that it has reached a deal with Barack and Michelle Obama to produce material for the streaming service. Netflix said Monday, in a tweet, that the former president and first lady will produce films and series for the service, potentially including scripted and unscripted series, documentaries and features.
Pompeo threatens `strongest sanctions in history' on Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a steep list of demands Monday that he said should be included in a nuclear treaty with Iran to replace the Obama-era deal, threatening "the strongest sanctions in history" if Iran doesn't change course.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a steep list of demands Monday that he said should be included in a nuclear treaty with Iran to replace the Obama-era deal, threatening "the strongest sanctions in history" if Iran doesn't change course.
Al Gore University of Maryland commencement speaker for 2018 graduation
Former Vice President Al Gore will deliver the commencement address on Sunday to graduates at the University of Maryland.
Former Vice President Al Gore will deliver the commencement address on Sunday to graduates at the University of Maryland.
Trump to demand DOJ review claims of FBI spy on campaign
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he will "demand" this week that the Justice Department open an investigation into whether the FBI infiltrated his presidential campaign for political purposes and whether any demands or requests for such action originated with the Obama administration.
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he will "demand" this week that the Justice Department open an investigation into whether the FBI infiltrated his presidential campaign for political purposes and whether any demands or requests for such action originated with the Obama administration.
Trump to deny funds to clinics that refer women for abortion
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration acted Friday to bar taxpayer-funded family planning clinics from referring women for abortions, energizing its conservative political base ahead of crucial midterm elections while setting the stage for new legal battles.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration acted Friday to bar taxpayer-funded family planning clinics from referring women for abortions, energizing its conservative political base ahead of crucial midterm elections while setting the stage for new legal battles.
First lady Melania Trump returns to White House after kidney treatment
Melania Trump is back at the White House after an extended hospitalization for a kidney procedure.
Melania Trump is back at the White House after an extended hospitalization for a kidney procedure.
Rep. Barletta faces skeptics in Senate race
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Long before he got into politics, Lou Barletta was an aspiring professional baseball player who, he says, flunked a tryout with Major League Baseball's Cincinnati Reds because he couldn't hit a curveball.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Long before he got into politics, Lou Barletta was an aspiring professional baseball player who, he says, flunked a tryout with Major League Baseball's Cincinnati Reds because he couldn't hit a curveball.
White House threatens firings after McCain remark gets out
A White House aide's crass remark about gravely ill Sen. John McCain has led to a push to fire those responsible for leaking that story and others that have bedeviled President Donald Trump's administration.
A White House aide's crass remark about gravely ill Sen. John McCain has led to a push to fire those responsible for leaking that story and others that have bedeviled President Donald Trump's administration.
President Trump donates first quarter salary to Department of Veterans Affairs
President Donald Trump is donating his first quarter salary to the Department of Veterans Affairs, as his search continues for a nominee to lead the agency.
President Donald Trump is donating his first quarter salary to the Department of Veterans Affairs, as his search continues for a nominee to lead the agency.
Senate votes to confirm Gina Haspel as 1st female CIA director
Veteran spy Gina Haspel will become the first female director of the CIA on Thursday after six Democrats joined Republicans in a Senate confirmation vote that overrode concerns about her role in the spy agency's harsh interrogation program after 9/11.
Veteran spy Gina Haspel will become the first female director of the CIA on Thursday after six Democrats joined Republicans in a Senate confirmation vote that overrode concerns about her role in the spy agency's harsh interrogation program after 9/11.
Special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation enters 2nd year, where is it headed?
It was one year ago Thursday when Robert Mueller, the former FBI director, was appointed as special counsel to take over the Justice Department's investigation into possible coordination between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
It was one year ago Thursday when Robert Mueller, the former FBI director, was appointed as special counsel to take over the Justice Department's investigation into possible coordination between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
Experts express concern over voting machines in Pa., Del. and N.J. with no paper trail
Roughly 1 in 5 Americans will be casting ballots on machines that do not produce a paper record of their votes.
Roughly 1 in 5 Americans will be casting ballots on machines that do not produce a paper record of their votes.
Pa. House GOP: Probe finds Miccarelli 'retaliated'
Pennsylvania House Republican leadership says it's seeking to have Rep. Nick Miccarelli removed from committees after an investigation found him in violation of a policy prohibiting retaliation.
Pennsylvania House Republican leadership says it's seeking to have Rep. Nick Miccarelli removed from committees after an investigation found him in violation of a policy prohibiting retaliation.
President Trump lists Cohen reimbursement of up to $250K in financial disclosure
President Donald Trump made no mention in his financial disclosure report Wednesday of a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about an alleged affair, but said in a footnote that he 'fully reimbursed' his personal attorney for as much $250,000 for unspecified 'expenses.'
President Donald Trump made no mention in his financial disclosure report Wednesday of a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about an alleged affair, but said in a footnote that he 'fully reimbursed' his personal attorney for as much $250,000 for unspecified 'expenses.'
GOP pushes for speedy confirmation vote for CIA nominee Gina Haspel
Gina Haspel, President Donald Trump's nominee to head the CIA, won the backing of the Senate intelligence committee on Wednesday, paving the way for her expected confirmation to lead the spy agency.
Gina Haspel, President Donald Trump's nominee to head the CIA, won the backing of the Senate intelligence committee on Wednesday, paving the way for her expected confirmation to lead the spy agency.