‘This is like Spinal Tap’: CNN panel ridicules Trump…

A CNN panel reacted with smirks and laughter on Tuesday morning over a report that President Donald Trump loves House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy because he makes sure that Trump is supplied with favorite red and strawberry Starburst candies - which are the only ones he will eat. According to a Washington Post report, McCarthy learned about Trump's love of Starburst last fall when he was alone with the president in his suite aboard Air Force One, stating, "We're there, having a little dessert, and he offers me some.

13 Children Hospitalized, Parents Jailed on Torture Charges

U.S. Warned Jared Kushner About Wendi Deng Murdoch - Officials said the businesswoman could be trying to further Beijing's interests, people familiar with the matter say - WASHINGTON - U.S. counterintelligence officials in early 2017 warned Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son US officials warned Kushner about friendship with Wendi Deng Murdoch: report - last year that his friend, Chinese-American businesswoman Wendi Deng Murdoch, could be taking advantage of her close friendship with Kushner and his wife, Ivanka Trump - , to promote China's business interests, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.

I am not a racist, says Donald Trump

US president Donald Trump has defended himself in the wake of recent disparaging comments about Haiti and African nations, declaring that "I am not a racist". Mr Trump addressed the issue briefly as he arrived for dinner at his private golf club with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California.

The Latest: Trump declares ‘I am not a racist’

President Donald Trump says in the wake of his recent comments about Haiti and African countries that "I am not a racist." Trump has been accused of using a vulgar word to describe African countries during an Oval Office meeting last week with a bipartisan group of six senators.

Donald Trump defends self, says: ‘I am not a racist’

In this Jan. 10 photo, President Donald Trump listens during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington. United States President Donald Trump has defended himself in the wake of recent disparaging comments about Haiti and African nations, declaring that "I am not a racist".

Trump Says He’s – the Least Racist Person’ in Fallout From Remark

Donald Trump told reporters he's "the least racist person" as fallout continues from a vulgar remark about immigrants from Africa and Haiti attributed to the president following a meeting with lawmakers last week. "I am not a racist," Trump said in response to a shouted question from reporters as he entered his Palm Beach golf club Sunday night.

Trump defends self after comments, says: ‘I am not a racist’

President Donald Trump defended himself Sunday in the wake of recent disparaging comments about Haiti and African nations, declaring that "I am not a racist." Trump addressed the issue briefly as he arrived for dinner at his private golf club with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California.

Bipartisan lawmakers meet to craft fix for a Dreamersa

Building off momentum from a bipartisan meeting hosted by President Trump, lawmakers are racing to craft a plan to protect so-called 'Dreamers' - but Democrats and Republicans are still far apart on how to fix the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. In a news conference Wednesday, the president likely made that negotiation even harder - by insisting again that any immigration deal must include funding for a border wall.

President, GOP lawmakers huddle at Camp David

President Donald Trump, fifth from right, accompanied by from left, House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., Vice President Mike Pence, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, and Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen, speaks during a news conference after after participating in a Congressional Republican Leadership Retreat at Camp David, Md., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. THURMONT, Md.

Ap Fact Check: Trump’s empty boasts on aira

It's been a week of bogus boasting by President Donald Trump and members of his administration as they took unearned credit for airline safety, pollution cleanup and major advances in care for veterans. From left, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, President Donald Trump, and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, attend a news conference following a Congressional Republican Leadership Retreat at Camp David, Md., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018.

Trump says he’s – like, really smart,’ – a verya

President Donald Trump, portrayed in a new book as a leader who doesn't understand the weight of his office, took to Twitter on Saturday to defend his mental fitness and boast about his intelligence, saying he President Donald Trump, center, accompanied by from left, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., Vice President Mike Pence, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, speaks after participating in a Congressional Republican Leadership Retreat at Camp David, Md., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018.

‘Exquisite leadership’: Republicans celebrate tax bill and heap praise on Trump

Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer View text version of this page Help using this website - Accessibility statement Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. Washington: As he stood outside the White House on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump basked in the praise of Republican lawmakers assembled around him.

The Latest: House forced to revote on GOP tax bill Wednesday

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., accompanied at right by Secretary for the Majority Laura Dove, walks to the chamber as Republicans in the House and Senate plan to pass the sweeping $1.5 trillion GOP tax bi... . Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., accompanied at right by Secretary for the Majority Laura Dove, walks to the chamber as Republicans in the House and Senate plan to pass the sweeping $1.5 trillion GOP tax bi... .

Final Republican tax bill slashes US corporate rate, voting next week

WASHINGTON: Congressional Republicans on Friday unveiled the final version of their dramatic US tax overhaul - debt-financed cuts for businesses, the wealthy and some middle-class Americans - and picked up crucial support from two wavering senators ahead of planned votes by lawmakers early next week. Passage of the biggest US tax rewrite since 1986 would provide Republican lawmakers and President Donald Trump their first major legislative victory since he took office in January.

Poll: Tax reform paying off with GOP base

U.S. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan listens beside Rep. Darin LaHood, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise during a news conference on Capitol Hill Dec. 12 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON - Republicans in Congress say passing their sweeping tax reform plan will be a Christmas gift to the American people -- and it looks like Republican voters are already starting to give back. A new Quinnipiac University poll this week found that Republicans' views of their own party in Congress are above water for the first time since June, climbing from a 32-60 percent approval rating to a 47-43 percent score over the last month as the first drafts of tax reform passed both chambers.

Trump to make case for GOP tax overhaul

President Trump will deliver a closing argument for the proposed Republican tax overhaul in a speech Wednesday, the same day that House and Senate conferees are to begin work on a blended bill. The president will deliver the speech in Washington, according to a person familiar with the plan who wasn't authorized to speak about it publicly.

US should stick to Iran nuclear deal, says Boris Johnson on trip to Washington

Boris Johnson will attempt to persuade United States politicians not to quit the Iran nuclear deal amid a political firestorm at home over his remarks about a British woman jailed in the middle eastern country. Ahead of meetings with congressional leaders in Washington DC, Mr Johnson said supporting the agreement does not mean ignoring "disruptive" Iranian behaviour such as the "unjustified detention of British nationals".

Trump tax overhaul under intensifying fire as Congress readies bill

President Donald Trump's plan for overhauling the U.S. tax system faced growing opposition from interest groups on Sunday, as Republicans prepare to unveil sweeping legislation that could eliminate some of the most popular tax breaks to help pay for lower taxes. Republicans who control the U.S. House of Representatives will not reveal their bill until Wednesday.