Politics

February 27, 2019

'I am here to tell the truth.' Michael Cohen delivers searing testimony about President Trump

Cohen acknowledged his past criminal conduct, and claimed that his testimony represented a clean break from his boss, whose actions Cohen described as akin to those of a mob boss.

February 27, 2019

February 26, 2019

House passes resolution to stop Trump's emergency declaration; Senate next

President Trump declared a national emergency to free up funding for his border wall between the U.S and Mexico. But declaring a national emergency isn’t new -- in fact, the use of emergency powers is older than the country itself. USA TODAY, Just the FAQs

February 26, 2019

February 15, 2019

Trump Declares National Emergency Because of ‘Invasion’ at Border

Trump predicted that the emergency declaration would get tied up in courts, but that he ultimately would prevail.

February 15, 2019

February 14, 2019

Donald Trump Will Declare National Emergency For Border Wall & Sign Bill To Avoid Government Shutdown

The bill now heads to the House for a final vote. Trump plans to sign the bill but will also declare a national emergency to secure border wall funding.

February 14, 2019

February 05, 2019

Trump delivers State of the Union speech

As Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union Speech, Nancy Pelosi not-so-subtly rolled her eyes over one particular comment. And everyone noticed.

February 05, 2019

January 25, 2019

Donald Trump Announces 3 Week Government Re-Open, Threatens New Shutdown If Border Wall Not Funded

Trump then began to pitch his border wall – hard.

January 25, 2019

January 20, 2019

Trump offers limited ‘Dreamer’ protections in exchange for border wall — and Democrats quickly say no

Insisting on his demand for $5.7 billion to fund a U.S.-Mexico border barrier as part of any bill to fully reopen the government, Trump sought to pile pressure on Democrats by appealing to immigrants they have tried to help.

January 20, 2019

January 19, 2019

Buzzfeed's Trump lawyer report not accurate - Mueller's office

US special counsel Robert Mueller has disputed a claim that President Trump told his long-time lawyer Michael Cohen to lie to Congress.

January 19, 2019

January 16, 2019

Democrats ask Trump to delay State of the Union speech

Democrats have asked President Donald Trump to postpone a speech to Congress saying security cannot be guaranteed due to the government shutdown.

January 16, 2019

January 13, 2019

US shutdown: Trump urged to temporarily reopen government

A senior US Republican has urged President Donald Trump to temporarily reopen parts of the government shut down for more than three weeks.

January 13, 2019

January 12, 2019

Government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history, enters 'uncharted territory'

“We’re talking about $5.7 billion for a wall, but the costs that are inflicted on the economy are orders of magnitude beyond that $5.7 billion,” one expert warned.

January 12, 2019

January 08, 2019

Trump to take over airwaves, and Democrats demand equal time

The speech is part of a public relations blitz by the president.

January 08, 2019

January 04, 2019

Rashida Tlaib: Congresswoman's Trump profanity sparks furore

US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi Speaker has shrugged off a new lawmaker's use of a profane epithet to assail President Donald Trump.

January 04, 2019

December 28, 2018

‘Build the wall or close the border’: Trump issues new ultimatum to Democrats

Trump has refused to sign a broader funding package, insisting that the border wall issue take precedence.

December 28, 2018

December 18, 2018

Trump retreats on US government shutdown threat over wall

US President Donald Trump is backing down on his threat to shut down the government after Democrats refused to grant him the funding to build the wall he wants on the border with Mexico.

December 18, 2018

December 18, 2018

Americans terrified over looming government shutdown

The US is facing an impending crisis which could cost the economy billions of dollars. And both sides of politics are refusing to budge.

December 18, 2018

December 16, 2018

Awkward video of Trump aide surfaces

When selecting his new chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, President Trump said he wanted someone loyal. But an embarrassing video which has surfaced may change his mind.

December 16, 2018