Quips and a few punches at D.C. in governors’ talk

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee and Oregon state Gov. Kate Brown at Crosscut Festival 2018 in Seattle. Credit: David Ryder for Crosscut Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown pulled no punches Friday night in how much disgust they feel about the Trump Administration's desire to allow off-shore oil drilling along the U.S. coastline - that is, to allow it everywhere except Florida .

Hapless mariner to share tale of survival at sea, rescue and recovery

A man from the Bahamas who had been missing for more than 15 days was rescued Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 about 10 miles east of West Palm Beach, the Coast Guard said. A man from the Bahamas who had been missing for more than 15 days was rescued Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 about 10 miles east of West Palm Beach, the Coast Guard said.

Trump hails – perfect day’ for women’s demo as protesters march against him

US president Donald Trump tweeted that it was a "perfect day" for women to march to celebrate the "economic success and wealth creation" of his first year in office - while women across America rallied against him and his policies. Mr Trump wrote: "Get out there now to celebrate the historic milestones and unprecedented economic success and wealth creation that has taken place over the last 12 months.

Trump defends himself anew against charges that he is racist

President Donald Trump, right, accompanied by House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks to members of the media as they arrive for a dinner at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018. less President Donald Trump, right, accompanied by House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks to members of the media as they arrive for a dinner at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, ... more President Donald Trump arrives for a dinner with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018.

First ride: Aboard Florida’s new Brightline train

U.S. Congresswoman Lois Frankel takes a selfie aboard Brightline's introductory trip between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 12, 2018, during an invitation-only media preview ride beginning and ending at the Brightline West Palm Beach station. Brightline is selling tickets and passes both online and on its mobile app and will begin service for the general public beginning Saturday, Jan. 13. To see more photos, go to TCPalm.com.

Trump’s first medical check-up as president set for Friday

In this Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump arrives to meet with members of the U.S. Coast Guard, who he invited to play golf, at Trump International Golf Club, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Trump will be the patient, not the commander in chief offering comfort, when he visits the Walter Reed military hospital.

The Latest: Trump says Dems not helping young immigrants

President Donald Trump waves as he arrives to board Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Fla., to return to Washington. President Donald Trump waves as he arrives to board Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Fla., to return to Washington.

President Donald Trump opens 2nd year with perils abroad, full plate at home

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters Sunday as he arrives for a New Year's Eve gala at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla. WASHINGTON – The glamour of his holiday break behind him, President Donald Trump returned to the White House on Monday night to face a hefty legislative to-do list, critical midterm elections and perilous threats abroad.

The Latest: Trump says Pakistan playing US for ‘fools’

First lady Melania Trump looks on as President Donald Trump speaks with reporters after arriving for a New Year's Eve gala at his Mar-a-Lago resort, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Palm Beach, Fla. First lady Melania Trump looks on as President Donald Trump speaks with reporters after arriving for a New Year's Eve gala at his Mar-a-Lago resort, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Palm Beach, Fla.

Trump welcomes new year with a lavish party at private club

President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with members of the U.S. Coast Guard, who he invited to play golf, at Trump International Golf Club, Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in West Palm Beach, Fla. President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with members of the U.S. Coast Guard, who he invited to play golf, at Trump International Golf Club, Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in West Palm Beach, Fla.

The Latest: 13 Days in July shaped Trump White House

The two-week span between July 19-31 laid bare the splintering of Trump's relationships with two influential Cabinet members, foreshadowed the reach of the Russia probe into the interior of his orbit; saw the dramatic, last-minute defeat of one of the president's signature campaign promises and featured a senior staff shake-up that reset the rhythms of this presidency. From the outside, it was an unruly stretch that threatened to turn the White House into a sideshow.