CNN accepts resignations of 3 involved in retracted story CNN accepts resignations of 3 involved in retracted story:- CNN accepted the resignations Monday of three journalists involved in a retracted story about a supposed investigation into a pre-inaugural meeting between an associate of President Donald Trump and the head of […]
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Tech CEOS visit White House to talk modernizing government The White House on Monday urged technology CEOs to pitch in on President Donald Trump’s effort to modernize government. “Our goal is to lead a sweeping transformation of the federal government’s technology that will deliver dramatically better services to citizens, stronger […]
Trump lawyer denies president is a probe target The Latest on the investigation into Russia’s interference in the election and ties to Trump campaign associates (all times local): 9:20 p.m. A member of President Donald Trump’s outside legal team says the president isn’t under federal investigation. The statement comes even […]
Puerto Rico gov upholds statehood in vote hit by boycott Puerto Rico’s governor is vowing to turn the U.S. territory into the 51st state after statehood won in a non-binding referendum hit by a boycott and low turnout that raised questions about the vote’s legitimacy. Gov. Ricardo Rossello told a […]
Trump says US is committed to mutual support of NATO allies President Donald Trump says the United States is committed to the mutual defense of NATO members, casting aside concerns that his failure to mention the commitment last month weakened the alliance. Trump said Friday that he was “committing the […]
White House tries to regroup, but Trump isn't helping In its effort to regain control of its message, the White House has curtailed press briefings, redirected questions on the Russia investigation to an outside lawyer and planned a major infrastructure policy rollout for this week. But as long as President […]
Trump to embrace privatization of air traffic control system President Donald Trump plans to lay out his vision for overhauling the nation’s air traffic control system on Monday, outlining his goals to privatize the system in a White House speech. Trump will push for the separation of air traffic control […]
Putin dismisses US claims about Trump, Russia and elections Russian President Vladimir Putin is dismissing as “a load of nonsense” the idea that Russia has damaging information on President Donald Trump and denies having any relationship with him. “I never met with him. We have a lot of Americans who […]
Pentagon missile defense program scores a win The Pentagon’s oft-criticized missile defense program has scored a triumph, destroying a mock warhead over the Pacific Ocean with an interceptor that is key to protecting U.S. territory from a North Korean attack. Vice Adm. Jim Syring, director of the Pentagon agency in […]
With waiver, US lets Iran keep getting benefits of nuke deal The Trump administration took a key step Wednesday toward preserving the Obama-era nuclear deal with Iran, coupling the move with fresh ballistic missile sanctions to show it isn’t going light on the Islamic republic. The State Department said Iran […]
