President Trump signs bill expanding private care for veterans

President Donald Trump has signed a bill into law that will expand private care for veterans as an alternative to the troubled Veterans Affairs health system.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel sees tough G7 talks, warns on trade issues

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday predicted difficult talks at the Group of Seven summit, warning that there is 'no sense in papering over divisions' on issues such as trade.

White House: Eagles offered to send ‘tiny handful' of representatives, abandoned fans

The White House has released another statement claiming the Philadelphia Eagles 'abandoned their fans'  just one day after President Donald Trump rescinded the team's invitation to visit the White House as Super Bowl Champions.

Supreme Court rules in favor of Colorado baker in same-sex wedding cake case

The Supreme Court ruled Monday for a Colorado baker who wouldn't make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple in a limited decision that leaves for another day the larger issue of whether a business can invoke religious objections to refuse service to gay and lesbian people.

Trump says he has 'absolute right' to pardon himself

President Donald Trump asserted his presidential power and escalated his efforts to discredit the special counsel Russia probe Monday, declaring he has the "absolute right" to pardon himself and attacking the investigation as "totally UNCONSTITUTIONAL!"

Supreme Court rules in favor of Colorado baker in same-sex wedding cake case
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The Supreme Court ruled Monday for a Colorado baker who wouldn't make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple in a limited decision that leaves for another day the larger issue of whether a business can invoke religious objections to refuse service to gay and lesbian people.

Former President George H.W. Bush has been discharged from Maine hospital

Bush spokesman, Jim McGrath tweeted this morning that President George H.W. Bush has been discharged from the hospital in Maine today after being treated for low blood pressure. "The President is deeply appreciative both for the terrific care and the many good wishes he has received."

Tariffs, Trump and Trade Wars

The president took to Twitter on Saturday to defend his aggressive trade policies. "The United States must, at long last, be treated fairly on Trade," Trump tweeted. "If we charge a country ZERO to sell their goods, and they charge us 25, 50 or even 100 percent to sell ours, it is UNFAIR and can no longer be tolerated. That is not Free or Fair Trade, it is Stupid Trade!"

Report: Trump lawyers submit letter challenging Mueller subpoena

President Donald Trump's lawyers composed a secret 20-page letter to special counsel Robert Mueller to assert that he cannot be forced to testify while arguing that he could not have committed obstruction because he has absolute authority over all federal investigations.

Trump blasts Samantha Bee's 'horrible language' about Ivanka

President Donald Trump says it's a "total double standard" that comedian Samantha Bee wasn't fired for using a vulgar, sexist term to describe his daughter and top White House adviser, Ivanka Trump.

Top North Korean official lands in US for talks with Pompeo

A senior North Korean official arrived in New York on Wednesday in the highest-level official visit to the United States in 18 years, as President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un sought to salvage prospects for a high-stakes nuclear summit.

President Trump tells young athletes to play to win, have a good time

President Donald Trump joined a group of renowned athletes for a field day with kids at the White House on Wednesday as he kicked off an effort to increase youth participation in sports.

Both sides preparing as if US-North Korea summit is a go

Rapid-fire diplomacy played out on two continents in advance of an "expected" summit between President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un, the strengthening resolve coming after a series of high-risk, high-reward gambits by the two leaders.

Trump warns Tennessee supporters against being 'complacent'

President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned his supporters against being "complacent" this fall, asking voters to send more Republicans to Congress while crediting Democrats with "sticking together" to oppose his agenda.

Rep. John Lewis: ABC 'did right thing' cancelling 'Roseanne' after racist tweet

Georgia Rep. and civil rights icon John Lewis has commended ABC for canceling the popular reboot "Roseanne," after star Roseanne Barr posted a racist tweet about former President Obama aide Valerie Jarrett.

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens resigns amid widening investigations

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, a sometimes brash outsider whose unconventional resume as a Rhodes Scholar and Navy SEAL officer made him a rising star in Republican politics, abruptly announced his resignation Tuesday after a scandal involving an affair with his former hairdresser led to a broader investigation by prosecutors and state legislators.

President Trump tells Navy grads 'you don't give up, you don't give in'

President Donald Trump stressed the United States' military might as he addressed graduates at the United States Naval Academy Friday, saying the 'best way to prevent war is to be fully prepared for war.'

Summit talk turns warmer; Trump says 'talking to them now'

President Donald Trump on Friday warmly welcomed North Korea's promising response to his abrupt withdrawal from the potentially historic Singapore summit and said "we're talking to them now" about putting it back on track.

President Trump awards Medal of Honor to Navy SEAL for daring rescue

President Donald Trump has awarded the Medal of Honor to a Navy SEAL who oversaw a daring assault and rescue mission on a snowy Afghanistan mountaintop in 2002.