Requests for trade exclusions flood Commerce

The U.S. Commerce Department is wrestling with a flood of requests to exclude products from steel and aluminum import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, creating a backlog that's sparked calls for action from lawmakers and trade groups. Senators Orrin Hatch of Utah and Ron Wyden of Oregon, as well as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others, want the government to speed up the process and dedicate more resources to it.

Trump gives thumbs-down to comic who roasted his spokeswoman

The reviews are in: President Donald Trump gave a thumbs-down Sunday to the comedian who roasted his chief spokeswoman at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, offending present and past members of his administration, including one who walked out in protest. The organization's leader said she regretted that Michelle Wolf's routine may end up defining an evening that was designed to rally around journalism.

In Trump era, the death of the White House press conference

The presidential news conference, a time-honored tradition going back generations, appears to be no longer. More than a year has passed since President Donald Trump held the only solo news conference of his administration - a rollicking, hastily arranged, 77-minute free-for-all during which he railed against the media, defended his fired national security adviser and insisted nobody who advised his campaign had had contacts with Russia.

GOP frets over ex-con seeking primary win in West Virginia

Republican Don Blankenship doesn't care if his party and his president don't think he can beat Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin this fall. The former coal mining executive - an ex-convict released from prison less than a year ago - is willing to risk his personal fortune and the GOP's golden opportunity in West Virginia for the chance to prove them all wrong.

Don’t Get Angry About Mean Insult Comics If You Helped Put One…

No, Michelle Wolf Didn't Joke About Sarah Huckabee Sanders' Looks - As soon as Michelle Wolf finished delivering her blistering White House Correspondents Dinner roast of the Trump administration and the members of the press that cover it, she was, not surprisingly, criticized for much of what she said. At the White House correspondents' dinner, the buzz was reduced to a snore - until Michelle Wolf showed up There were no sitcom actors.

US warns North Korea must take ‘irreversible’ steps to denuclearize

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives at the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan, April 29, 2018. Photo - Reuters US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives at the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan, April 29, 2018.

President Trump Praises ‘Love’ At Campaign-Style Rally in Michigan

President Donald Trump took aim at familiar political targets and added a few fresh ones during a campaign-style rally in Michigan, an Upper Midwest state so crucial in sending him to the White House. Trump has been urging voters to support Republicans for Congress as a way of advancing his agenda.

Trump rally fires up crowd in Washington Township

President Donald Trump took aim at familiar political targets and added a few fresh ones during a campaign-style rally Saturday night in the county that helped give him a surprising victory in the 2016 election. Trump, in an 80-minute speech, has been urging voters to support Republicans for Congress as a way of advancing his agenda.

Trump talks tough. But after 15 months, he’s been risk averse when it comes to use of military force

But after 15 months in the White House , Donald Trump has shown that his use of military force may be the most conventional aspect of his presidency. To date, Trump has launched two limited military strikes against Syria and increased the use of airstrikes and special operations raids in Somalia and Yemen to kill Islamic extremists, killing more civilians as well.