Ivanka Trump gets serious about women at work in new book

Ivanka Trump's first foray into self-help writing came in 2009 with "The Trump Card," a breezy compilation of workplace advice, stories about her dealmaker dad and a hefty dose of celebrity namedropping.

No government shutdown, lawmakers settle on $1 trillion plan

Lawmakers on Monday unveiled a huge $1 trillion-plus spending bill that would fund most government operations through September but would deny President Donald Trump money for a border wall and rejects his proposed cuts to popular domestic programs.

Trump: Obamacare replacement will also include pre-existing conditions

President Donald Trump faces a week that offers the possibility of progress on health care and said Sunday –- that just like former President Barack Obama’s 2010 Affordable Care Act -– a repeal and replacement will require insurers to take all applicants, regardless of medical history.

Trump says US won't leave NAFTA -- for now

President Donald Trump said he has told the leaders of Mexico and Canada that he will not pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement at this time, but could still withdraw if he concludes a renegotiated pact is not "a fair deal for all."

Pa. House passes its most comprehensive animal protection bill

There’s a major victory in the fight against animal cruelty in Pennsylvania. The most comprehensive animal protection bill to hit the floor in the history of the commonwealth has passed the House.

Friend of DA Seth Williams charged with bribery, tax evasion

A friend of embattled Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly giving the embattled DA thousands of dollars in bribes, and not paying his taxes.

Trump proposing 'biggest tax cut' in US history

President Donald Trump is proposing "the biggest tax cut" ever, even as the government struggles with mounting debt, in an effort to fulfill his promises to stimulate job creation and middle class prosperity.

Calls for 'El Chapo' to pay for Mexico border wall

President Donald Trump has repeatedly asserted that he will get Mexico to pay for building a wall at the U.S. border. Trump has even requested that Congress provide U.S. funds to begin the wall. But the latest plan could come from former GOP presidential contender Sen. Ted Cruz. The Republican is calling for jailed drug lord Joachim 'El Chapo' Guzman to fork over the $14...

Trump commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day

President Donald Trump is commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day with a speech at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Trump announcement expected: Tax cuts, budget deal come before Mexico wall

President Donald Trump plans to stick with his campaign pledge to slash the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 15 percent, but the dramatic cut raises a problematic question for the White House: How can the president deliver the "massive" tax cut he promised without also blowing a massive hole in the budget?

Ivanka Trump to advocate for women, girls in Berlin

Ivanka Trump's advocacy for women and girls will take her to a conference in Berlin Tuesday, an attention-getting first international outing aimed at building support for investment in women's economic empowerment programs. She’ll join Chancellor Angela Merkel and others for talks on encouraging women's economic empowerment on her first international outing as a White House...

Trump calls astronaut who spent most time in space

Astronaut Peggy Whitson has another record under her space belt, and she got a congratulations call from President Donald Trump.

Trump administration sanctions 271 in Syrian chemical attack

The Trump administration will issue new sanctions against Syria as early as Monday as part of its ongoing crackdown on the Syrian government and those who support it.

Obama delivers his first post-presidency speech in Chicago

Former President Barack Obama is holding the first public event of his post-presidential life in the place where he started his political career.

Berkeley students threaten to sue over Ann Coulter visit

The University of California at Berkeley students who invited Ann Coulter to speak on campus are threatening to sue the university if it doesn't find a proper time and venue for the conservative pundit to speak next week. 

Protest in Paris after controversial candidate makes presidential runoff

Pollsters projected that pro-Europe centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right populist Marine Le Pen advanced Sunday to France's presidential runoff on May 7 -- igniting wild cheering and singing at their respective headquarters. 

Trump personally awards Purple Heart to recently wounded Army sergeant

President Donald Trump on Saturday awarded a Purple Heart to an Army sergeant recently wounded in Afghanistan, the first of many Trump likely will award during his service as commander in chief of the U.S. military.

Trump dismisses Obama-appointed surgeon general

The Trump administration has relieved Dr. Vivek Murthy of his duties as U.S. Surgeon General.

North Korea detains another U.S. citizen, its third

North Korea has detained a U.S. citizen, officials said Sunday, bringing to three the number of Americans now being held there.