Trump’s tariffs won’t bite Apple, illustrating Tim Cook’s political sway

Apple chief executive Tim Cook has been one of President Trump's staunchest critics in Silicon Valley, opposing the White House on everything from immigration to climate change. But the 57-year-old tech leader has also become one of the technology industry's savviest political operators - a behind-the-scenes Trump whisperer, able to shape some of the administration's economic policies in ways that benefit Apple and some of its tech peers.

Trump acknowledges purpose of meeting with Russian lawyer

Registration will allow you to post comments on newstimes.com and create a newstimes.com Subscriber Portal account for you to manage subscriptions and email preferences. President Donald Trump waves as he arrives on Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport, in Morristown, N.J., Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, en route to Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., after attending a rally in Lewis Center, Ohio.

The Latest: Trump willing to shut down government over wall

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive on Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport, in Morristown, N.J., Friday, July 27, 2018, en route to Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive on Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport, in Morristown, N.J., Friday, ... (more)

Have US taxpayers spent $72 million on Trump’s golf outings?

"Trump has spent 123 days golfing, or 1/5 of his term, at a cost to taxpayers of $72,181,957 - and still hasn't visited troops in a war zone." - VoteVets, in a tweet, July 23, 2018 As a candidate, President Donald Trump was heavily critical of Barack Obama's golf habit and once told an audience that "I'm going to be working for you.

‘Inconceivable’: Trump lashes out at Cohen recording, FBI seizure

President Donald Trump on Saturday vented about a secret recording taped by his former attorney and seized by the FBI, calling both actions "inconceivable" and maintaining that he did nothing wrong. In a morning tweet from his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey, Trump said it was "inconceivable that the government would break into a lawyer's office - almost unheard of."

Trump’s Visits Ground Business at Small New Jersey Airports

More than the sound of Cessnas and private jets at Morristown Municipal Airport this week was the buzz over the impending arrival of President Trump, who would be flying in for another weekend stay at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., where he spends time in the summer. Airport regulars - from flight instructors to mechanics to amateur pilots - said they expected the usual lockdown of the runway during the president's arrival and departure, and flying restrictions for the full duration of his stay.

Where is Trump? President is at his golf resort in New Jersey as thousands protest in DC

BEDMINSTER, NJ President Donald Trump will have to watch the news or surf the Internet to see the tens of thousands of people gathering outside the White House protesting his "zero tolerance" immigration policies. He's 220 miles from the official residence, ensconced in Trump National Golf Club, his private resort in Bedminster, New Jersey.

White House to propose merging Labor and Education into one agency

President Donald Trump, flanked by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, left, and Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, answers a question on Aug. 11, 2017, at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. President Donald Trump, flanked by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, left, and Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, answers a question on Aug. 11, 2017, at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. The White House on Thursday will propose merging the Education and Labor departments into one federal agency, the centerpiece of a plan to remake a bureaucracy that President Donald Trump and his supporters consider too big and bloated, according to an administration official familiar with the plan.

Blocked by Trump: Twitter Users Sound Off on Being Barred

The lawsuit was brought by seven Twitter users - including a Texas police officer, a New York comedy writer and a Nashville surgeon - who claimed that Mr. Trump's Twitter feed was an official government account and that preventing users from following it was unconstitutional. In her ruling, Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald wrote that the plaintiffs who sought to view and engage with Mr. Trump's tweets alongside those who were not restricted were "protected by the First Amendment."

‘I was going to get this over with’: Inside Rudy Giuliani’s explosive Stormy Daniels revelation

Then President-elect Donald Trump greets Rudy Giuliani at the clubhouse at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in Bedminster Township, N.J. on November 20, 2016. Then President-elect Donald Trump greets Rudy Giuliani at the clubhouse at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in Bedminster Township, N.J. on November 20, 2016.

Rudy Giuliani remarks on hush money may have added to Trump woes

Then-President-elect Donald Trump calls out to media as he and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani pose for photographs as Giuliani arrives at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster clubhouse in Bedminster, New Jersey, in 2016. Giuliani may have added to the legal headaches of his new client and old friend, President Donald Trump, when he drew a link on Thursday between the $130,000 payment to a porn star to keep her quiet about an alleged affair and the potential fallout if her story had gone public shortly before the 2016 election.

Trump at last denounces abuse; Kelly’s future in doubt NEW

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., meets with reporters following a GOP strategy session at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. Ryan confirmed that Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., chairman of the House Oversight Committee, updated him that the watchdog panel has decided to launch a probe related to the background investigation and security clearance for White House aide Rob Porter who has resigned due to domestic abuse allegations against him.

Chicago Cubs Co-Owner Todd Ricketts Named New RNC Finance Chairman

Then-President-elect Donald Trump shakes hands with Todd Ricketts, co-owner of the Chicago Cubs, after they met in Bedminster, N.J., during the transition in November 2016. The Republican National Committee has named Chicago Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts its new finance chairman days after its former fundraising chief, real estate and casino magnate Steve Wynn, stepped down amid allegations of sexual assault.

Trump blames Puerto Ricans for slow hurricane response

U.S. President Donald Trump blamed Puerto Ricans on Saturday for failing to do enough to dig out from damage caused by Hurricane Maria, saying criticism leveled at his government for the slow response was driven by politics. Ten days after the devastating storm wiped out power and communications systems, more than half of the 3.4 million people who live on the island do not have access to drinking water, and 95 percent remain without power, the Pentagon said.