Trumpa s a running wara on the media undermines trust

Donald Trump's "running war" on the media is continuing into his presidency, with statements over the weekend calling into question the extent to which information from the White House can be trusted. White House press secretary Sean Spicer on Monday will hold his first daily press briefing, at which he could face questions about a statement Saturday night that included demonstrably false assertions about the crowd size at Trump's inauguration and a promise by the new administration that "we're going to hold the press accountable."

Trump’s press secretary Sean Spicer to face media after inauguration crowd row

Donald Trump's press secretary will hold his first full briefing today following a weekend during which the new administration repeatedly clashed with the media . The new president, press secretary Sean Spicer and other key members of his team have vehemently disputed claims that fewer people watched Mr Trump's inauguration in Washington D.C on Friday.

Trump boasts of non-existent crowds at inauguration

US President Donald Trump spent his first full day in office berating the American media over their coverage of his inauguration, using a bridge-building visit to CIA headquarters on Saturday to air grievances about "dishonest'' journalists and wildly overstating the size of the crowd that gathered on the National Mall as he took the oath of office. Trump said throngs "we... US President Donald Trump spent his first full day in office berating the American media over their coverage of his inauguration, using a bridge-building visit to CIA headquarters on Saturday to air grievances about "dishonest'' journalists and wildly overstating the size of the crowd that gathered on the National Mall as he took the oath of office.

Trump, amid combative start, pledges to rise to moment

After a combative start to his presidency, Donald Trump delivered a more unifying message Sunday and sought to reassure Americans he was up to the daunting task ahead, as he turned to the business of government. Speaking in the White House East Room during a swearing-in ceremony for top aides, the president warned his staff of future challenges but declared he believed they were ready.

Israeli leader accepts invitation from Trump to visit US

Israel's prime minister on Sunday accepted an invitation to visit the White House next month in hopes of forging a "common vision" for the region with President Donald Trump that could include expanded settlement construction on occupied territories and a tougher policy toward Iran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his plans to head to Washington in early February hours after delaying a vote on an explosive proposal to annex one of the West Bank's largest settlements, apparently to coordinate his policy toward the Palestinians with the new administration.

Schumer will oppose any ‘out of the mainstream’ Supreme Court pick

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday he opposes eight or nine of President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees -- and could also attempt to block his eventual Supreme Court nominee. "If the nominee is out of the mainstream, we will do our best to keep the seat open," Schumer, D-New York, told CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the Union" of the Supreme Court vacancy that Trump will get a shot at filling after majority Republicans blocked former President Barack Obama's nominee for a year.

Trump camp dodges facts, declares ‘tooth and nail’ war against critical media

The White House vowed on Sunday to fight the news media "tooth and nail" over what it sees as unfair attacks, with a top adviser saying the Trump administration had presented "alternative facts" to counter low inauguration crowd estimates. On his first full day as president, Trump said he had a "running war" with the media and accused journalists of underestimating the number of people who turned out Friday for his swearing-in.

Israeli leader delays West Bank annexation vote

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed a vote Sunday on an explosive proposal to annex one of the West Bank's largest settlements, apparently to coordinate his policy toward the Palestinians with the new administration of President Donald Trump. The move put on hold legislation that threatens to unleash fresh violence and damage already faded hopes for Palestinian independence.

Trump offers scattershot response to global protests6 minutes ago

President Donald Trump on Sunday offered a scattershot response to the sweeping post-inauguration protests against his new administration, sarcastically undermining the public opposition and then defending demonstrators' rights a short time later. "Watched protests yesterday but was under the impression that we just had an election! Why didn't these people vote? Celebs hurt cause badly," tweeted Trump, at 7:51 a.m. "Peaceful protests are a hallmark of our democracy.

Israeli leader delays West Bank annexation vote9 minutes ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed a vote Sunday on an explosive proposal to annex one of the West Bank's largest settlements, apparently to coordinate his policy toward the Palestinians with the new administration of President Donald Trump. The move put on hold legislation that threatens to unleash fresh violence and damage already faded hopes for Palestinian independence.

Trump undermines then recognizes value of Saturday’s women’s protests

Two tweets marked his first response to the more than a million people who rallied at women's marches in Washington and cities across the world. WASHINGTON-President Donald Trump on Sunday offered a scattershot response to the sweeping post-inauguration protests against his new administration, sarcastically undermining the public opposition and then defending demonstrators' rights a short time later.

Trudeau cabinet retreat to confront the reality of Trump’s presidency

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his federal Liberal government must now confront the reality of a Donald Trump presidency as his cabinet members begin gathering today in Calgary for a three-day retreat. Up to now, Trudeau has had a relatively smooth ride guiding Canada's relations with the U.S., thanks to being so simpatico with Barack Obama - natural allies on climate change, with a close personal relationship that oozed brotherly affection.

Suspected US drone strike kills 3 alleged al-Qaida in Yemen

Suspected U.S. drone strikes have killed three alleged al-Qaida operatives in Yemen's southwestern Bayda province, security and tribal officials said, the first such killings reported in the country since Donald Trump assumed the U.S. presidency Friday. The two Saturday strikes killed Abu Anis al-Abi, an area field commander, and two others, they said, speaking on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to release the information to journalists.

Israel looks to Trump for support of East Jerusalem settlement homes

Israel has approved building permits for hundreds of homes in three East Jerusalem settlements two days after US President Donald Trump took office, expecting him to back-track on the last administration's criticism of such projects. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said he looked forward to working with Donald Trump to counter any effects of that resolution The housing projects, on land that the Palestinians seek as part of a future state, had been taken off the Jerusalem municipality's agenda in December at the last minute at the request of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in order to avoid further censure from the administration of Barack Obama.

Did Donald Trump plagiarise Bee Movie in his inauguration speech?…

When Donald Trump became the 45th President of the United States on Friday, a lot of people were unhappy about it. So when negative stories about him are shared on social media, they seem to take on a life of their own - spurred on by thousands upon thousands of retweets and ringing endorsements.