Trump mocks Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford at rally
President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign rally at the Landers Center Arena, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, in Southaven, Miss. SOUTHAVEN, Miss.
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Trump built his fortune with tax cheating, New York Times report says
Just over two years ago, in his first debate with Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump was not the least bit defensive, let alone embarrassed, by old tax returns submitted to New Jersey casino authorities that showed he had not paid any federal income taxes. " That makes me smart ," Trump said.
Analysis: Crossing the (other) Texas borders, as elections near
Donald Trump has said he's planning a trip to "the biggest stadium in Texas we can find" on Ted Cruz's behalf. And then there's Brett Kavanaugh's nomination for the U.S. Supreme Court, a political dustup in the final weeks before the election that seems sure to drive either Republicans or Democrats - or both - to the polls.
Elizabeth Warren is trying to reclaim her past as she prepares for the – fight’ in 2020
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's gestures grew more emphatic and her light Southern accent more pronounced as the Massachusetts Democrat moved toward a crescendo before an audience in her native Oklahoma. She ticked off the villains: billionaires, giant corporations, hungry politicians and their rigged system.
Probes of Trump taxes carry potential for millions in fines
In this Feb. 9, 2017, file photo, a portrait of President Donald Trump's father Fred Trump, and three un-signed Executive orders are seen in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. The New York Times is reporting that President Donald Trump received at least $413 million from his father over the decades, much of that through dubious tax dodges, including outright fraud.
U.S. to test presidential alert sytem on cellphones
Following a five-day auction, two companies have jointly acquired Brookstone and intend to keep a team of New Hampshire employees.
Melania Trump kicks off Africa tour in Ghana
Melania Trump left the sanctuary of the East Wing of the White House for a continent her husband once reportedly said contained "shithole" countries, making her visit as much about mending fences as carving her own diplomatic path. The contrast with last week's high drama over Donald Trump's nomination to the Supreme Court was telling, as a relaxed-looking first lady visited a hospital in Ghana's capital, Accra, to meet mothers and their newborns.
Bombshell Report Details Tax Evasion and ‘Outright Fraud’ Through…
Undermining the narrative President Donald Trump has aggressively promoted of his success as a "self-made" billionaire-the platform upon which he has built his success as a business mogul as well as his campaign for president in 2016-the New York Times released an explosive in-depth report on Tuesday detailing schemes which allowed Trump to avoid paying taxes on wealth that was transferred from his parents to himself and his siblings. Trump has for years been fond of telling audiences that through hard work and financial know-how he was able to transform a single $1 million loan from his father, Fred Trump, into a $10 billion fortune-a tale that made him a popular figure with those who voted for him in 2016.
Trump Says Lying To Congress Not Acceptable Amid Brett Kavanaugh Investigation
President Donald Trump on Tuesday afternoon suggested it would "not be acceptable" if his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh were found to have lied to Congress. "I don't think you should lie to Congress and there have been a lot of people over the last year that have lied to Congress," Trump told reporters gathered on the White House lawn.
USMCA Wins Praise as a Victory for American Industries and Workers
"Early reviews of President Donald Trump's new trade pact with Mexico and Canada are positive a The refreshed version of NAFTA will include increased labor protections for workers, increased standards for duty-free auto shipments, increased access to the Canadian dairy market for US farmers, and a slight tweak to the deal's dispute-resolution system." "Stocks surged Monday as Canada and the U.S. reached a trade deal that also includes Mexico, and key changes at the top of major corporations boosted investor sentiment."
Election ahead, Trump’s advisers try to get him to hold back
In this Sept. 28, 2018, photo, President Donald Trump listens to a reporter's question in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.
Trump heads to Philadelphia after bashing Booker again
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump , continuing his tour of states he carried in the 2016 election, is traveling to Pennsylvania on Tuesday. He is scheduled to address the National Electrical Contractors Association, which is holding its annual conference in Philadelphia this week.
President Donald Trump unpopular across globe and America’s standing dropped, new poll shows
SEPTEMBER 27: U.S. President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn after he landed at the White House September 27, 2018 in Washington, DC. President Trump has returned from the United Nations General Assembly meeting.
Democrats question Kavanaugh’s credibility and temperament
Democrats are raising new questions about the truthfulness of US supreme court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's sworn testimony to the US senate. The move marks a shift in tactics against US president Donald Trump's choice for the highest court in America as all sides await the results of the FBI's background investigation into sexual misconduct allegations.
Whistle-blower highlights surveillance and policing in her first UK public appearance
Chelsea Manning has compared life in the US to her time in prison because of surveillance systems, cameras and the presence of police. In her first public appearance in the UK, the whistle-blower said her idea of freedom outside jail had not transpired.
Melania Trump forges ahead as first lady with Africa trip
With a wave and tweet, first lady Melania Trump headed for Africa on Monday on her first big solo international trip, aiming to make child well-being the focus of a five-day, four-country tour that will take her to every corner of the vast and impoverished continent. The first lady opens her first-ever visit to Africa on Tuesday in Ghana in the West, followed by stops in Malawi in the South, Kenya in the East and Egypt in the Northeast.
White House gives FBI freer rein in Kavanaugh probe
The White House has given the FBI clearance to interview anyone it wants to by Friday in its investigation of sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The new guidance was issued to the FBI over the weekend in response to Democratic and news media claims that the scope of the probe was too narrow.
Trump hails NAFTA revamp, Trudeau calls it – win-win-win’
President Donald Trump hailed his revamped North American trade agreement with Canada and Mexico as a breakthrough for U.S. workers on Monday, vowing to sign it by late November. But it still faces a lengthy path to congressional approval after serving for two decades as a political football for American manufacturing woes.
The NAFTA story, as told by photos of Trump and Trudeau
Donald Trump took over the once pro-trade Republican Party in July 2016 calling NAFTA "a disaster" and "the worst trade deal maybe ever signed anywhere." His victory in the presidential election later that year put Canada on notice-NAFTA's days were numbered.
Trump Rallies in Tennessee to Boost Senate Hopeful Blackburn
President Donald Trump is back in Tennessee, trying to push U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn's Senate bid over the finish line. Trump headlined a high-dollar, closed-door fundraiser for Blackburn in Johnson City before appearing at a packed rally at the Freedom Hall Civic Center.