Paul Ryan heads to Pennsylvania to sell tax plan Thursday

ASTON, Pa. (AP) - House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin is heading to Pennsylvania to tout a $5 trillion tax-cutting plan released by President Donald Trump and his fellow congressional Republicans.

Trump waives cargo restrictions to speed up help to Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration will waive federal restrictions on foreign ships' transportation of cargo to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.

Trump plan promises huge tax cuts, but big questions remain

President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are proposing a far-reaching, $5 trillion plan Wednesday that would cut taxes for corporations and potentially for individuals, simplify the tax system and nearly double the standard deduction used by most Americans.

Concerns over US grid security rise as North Korea threatens EMP attack

For more than 15 years, security and intelligence officials — including former CIA Director James Woolsey — have been raising the alarm bells about the vulnerability of the U.S. power grid to an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack.

Trump, fans react to Cowboys' national anthem demonstration

The Dallas Cowboys put a new twist on the protests during Monday night’s game. The team took a knee but then stood up for the national anthem.

Trump vows to 'fix the mess' as US targets North Korea banks

New U.S. sanctions will punish eight North Korean banks and 26 bank workers living abroad, the Trump administration announced Tuesday, in the first use of new sanctioning powers granted by President Donald Trump.

Congresswoman kneels on House floor

A Democratic congresswoman called President Trump a racist and kneeled on the floor of the House of Representatives on Monday night.

Tillman's widow: Don't politicize Pat in effort to divide

Marie Tillman, the widow of former NFL player and Army Ranger Pat Tillman, says that her husband's service "should never be politicized in a way that divides us."

"IMPEACH Donald Trump" billboard debuts on Bay Bridge

 The California-based Courage Campaign has commissioned a new billboard on the Bay Bridge that calls on Congress to begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump.

NFL national anthem flap sees Steelers coach rap Alejandro Villanueva, while his jersey sales soar

For Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, being “respectful of our football team” trumped the right of Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva to show respect for the national anthem.  

North Korea foreign minister says President Trump's tweet is 'a declaration of war'

The Trump administration said Monday it's not seeking to overthrow North Korea's government after the president tweeted that Kim Jong Un "won't be around much longer" and called Pyongyang's assertion absurd that Donald Trump's comment amounted to a declaration of war.

President Trump tweets reaction to NFL players' protest

President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Monday morning to react to protests by hundreds of NFL players during the national anthem before games across the country on Sunday.

Weiner sentenced for sexting scandal

Anthony Weiner was sentenced to 21 months in prison for a sexting scandal that some blame for Hillary Clinton's presidential loss.

New Trump travel ban targets Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen

The Trump administration announced details of the new permutation of the travel ban on Sunday night, saying it now limits travel from Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen.

Eagles players link arms during national anthem

President Trump denounced protests by NFL players and rescinded a White House invitation for NBA champion Stephen Curry in a two-day rant that targeted top professional athletes and brought swift condemnation Saturday from league executives and star players alike, including Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie.

Trump tells NBA star Curry that White House visit is off

President Donald Trump says if a basketball player doesn't want to visit the White House to celebrate an NBA title, then don't bother showing up.

Arizona congressman arrested outside Trump Tower

Tucson Congressman Rep. Raul Grijalva has reportedly been arrested outside of Trump Tower in New York City.

President Trump wants parade to showcase military might in DC on July 4th

Who doesn't love a parade? To a city that already offers many, President Donald Trump wants to add one that showcases U.S. military might.