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Trump: We'll Start Building Wall in 'Months'

President signs executive orders on immigration

(Newser) - The wall is moving forward: President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order authorizing work to begin on his long-promised border wall with Mexico, reports the Washington Post . "We've been talking about this right from the beginning," he said during a stop at the Homeland Security department,...

Trump Adviser Bannon Registered in 2 States

Based on his tweet, president may consider that voter fraud

(Newser) - When President Trump called for an investigation into voter fraud Wednesday morning, he tweeted that it would include people registered to vote in two states. He might want to have a talk with top adviser Steve Bannon: The Guardian reports that Bannon is still registered in both Florida and New...

Secret Service Agent in Trouble for Trump Remarks

She implied she wouldn't take a bullet for him

(Newser) - The Secret Service exists in part to protect the president, which is exactly why the agent in charge of the Denver district is now in hot water. In a since-deleted Facebook post from October, highlighted by the Washington Examiner , Kerry O'Grady explained she "would take jail time over...

Trump to Consider Lifting Ban on 'Black Site' Prisons

He asks for review of interrogation techniques, may reverse course on Gitmo

(Newser) - President Trump is asking for a review of America's methods for interrogating terror suspects and the possible reopening of CIA-run "black site" prisons outside the United States, according to a draft executive order obtained by the AP . The order would also reverse America's commitment to closing the...

Trump Demands 'Major Investigation' Into Voter Fraud

He continues to insist illegal ballots cost him the popular vote

(Newser) - President Trump isn't just doubling down on his claims that voter fraud cost him the popular vote, he says he plans to call for an investigation. In two tweets Wednesday morning, Trump wrote: "I will be asking for a major investigation into VOTER FRAUD, including those registered to...

Want to Contact the White House? It's Not Easy

Callers told to use Facebook Messenger, but that's not possible

(Newser) - If you'd like to send a message to the White House, you might want to get your smoke signals handy: As of Monday, those calling a White House phone line for public comments were told that the line had been closed. Callers were instead directed to leave a comment...

Trump&#39;s SCOTUS Pick Coming Next Week
Trump's SCOTUS Pick
Coming Next Week
Jan 24, 2017 12:37 PM CST

Trump's SCOTUS Pick Coming Next Week

William Pryor, Neil Gorsuch among possibilities

(Newser) - President Trump's pick to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court next week, report the AP and the Wall Street Journal . "We have outstanding candidates and we'll pick a truly great Supreme Court nominee," Trump says. He's expected to discuss the nomination Tuesday with Senate...

Trump Greenlights 2 Controversial Pipelines

Keystone and Dakota Access can move forward again

(Newser) - Two controversial pipelines stopped by the Obama administration just got revived by the Trump administration. The president signed executive actions Tuesday to advance construction on the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines, reports the Hill . The moves do not equate to final approval, and the next steps are a little...

FBI Chief Comey Will Stay
FBI Chief Comey Will Stay
Jan 24, 2017 9:57 AM CST

FBI Chief Comey Will Stay

'New York Times' reports he's letting top agents know

(Newser) - James Comey will stay on as FBI director under President Trump, reports the New York Times . Neither the White House nor the FBI has announced the news, but Comey has been telling top aides of late that the president wants him to remain. The Washington Post and ABC News have...

Trump&#39;s TPP Deal: Good News for China?
Trump's TPP Deal:
Good News for China?
the rundown
Jan 24, 2017 9:03 AM CST

Trump's TPP Deal: Good News for China?

All eyes on Beijing as US move creates a void in Asian trade

(Newser) - President Trump made good on a campaign promise Monday when he pulled the US out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a sweeping 12-nation deal that was a key part of President Obama's aim to increase ties with Asia while keeping China in check. So now what?
  • China wasn't part
...

Trump Insists Again: Voter Fraud Cost Me Popular Vote

Tells congressional leaders that up to 5M 'illegals' voted

(Newser) - President Trump isn't letting one of his controversial claims about the election go away: In a meeting with congressional leaders Monday, he told them that he would have won the popular vote if not for voter fraud. "He said 3 to 5 million 'illegals' voted so that'...

New Press Chief: 'Our Intention Is Never to Lie to You'

Sean Spicer has first official press briefing

(Newser) - New White House press secretary Sean Spicer eased off his confrontational approach with reporters at his first official press briefing Monday, following a weekend in which he berated reporters and then took all kinds of flak for his " alternative facts ." Questioned about his honesty Monday, he responded, "...

Trump Signs 3 Big Executive Orders
Trump Signs 3
Big Executive Orders
Jan 23, 2017 12:16 PM CST

Trump Signs 3 Big Executive Orders

Pulls out of TPP, reinstates abortion funding ban, and institutes hiring freeze

(Newser) - President Trump had a busy morning, signing three executive orders on trade, abortion, and federal hiring, and issuing a warning to US companies that they'll be penalized if they move overseas. Details:
  • TPP: As promised, Trump signed an order withdrawing the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership , which the New
...

Trump Move Threatens &#39;Keystone&#39; of ObamaCare
Trump Move Threatens
'Keystone' of ObamaCare
the rundown
Jan 23, 2017 9:54 AM CST

Trump Move Threatens 'Keystone' of ObamaCare

Individual mandate could be in jeopardy

(Newser) - President Trump's first executive order, issued Friday , went after ObamaCare, though the practical implications remain unclear. Trump instructed federal agencies to "waive, defer, grant exemptions from or delay" any aspects of the law that would "impose a financial burden." Some coverage of what that might mean:...

Trump Press Chief's First Effort Earns '4 Pinocchios'

'Washington Post' only wishes the scale could go higher

(Newser) - By now, you've surely heard the news President Trump thinks the media deliberately underestimated attendance at his inauguration. But the Fact Checker blog at the Washington Post is focusing solely on press chief Sean Spicer's first news conference in which he echoed his boss' sentiments. The end result:...

11 Photos From the Inaugural Balls
11 Photos
From the
Inaugural
Balls
Jan 20, 2017 9:36 PM CST

11 Photos From the Inaugural Balls

New first couple dancing at 3 of them

(Newser) - The Trumps are ending their day with appearances at three inaugural balls. They began at the Liberty Ball, where President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were eventually joined on stage by the Pences and the children from both families as they danced to "My Way." (See video...

Trump's First Executive Order Goes After ObamaCare

Gives agencies leeway to stop enforcing some provisions

(Newser) - President Trump quickly assumed the mantle of the White House on Friday, making his first executive order one aimed at his predecessor's signature health care law. Hours after delivering a stinging rebuke of the political status quo in his inaugural address, Trump sat at the president's formal desk...

10 Numbers About the America Trump Will Lead

What Obama just handed over to No. 45

(Newser) - President Trump is now officially so , as the mantle was passed from President Obama Friday in Washington. NPR takes a look at a slew of stats that show the America Trump has been handed from his predecessor, which NPR notes is "far more solid in some ways (economics) and...

11 Big Lines From Trump's Inauguration Speech

He promises a 'new vision' of 'America first'

(Newser) - President Trump stuck to populist themes in his 16-minute inaugural address Friday afternoon, with one line in particular capturing the main message: "From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land. From this day forward, it's going to be only America first." The Washington Post...

Obama Is Out, but 50 Staffers Unexpectedly Remain

Obama appointees to stick around until posts are filled

(Newser) - Barack Obama may have exited the White House, but some of his administration staffers are unexpectedly sticking around. New White House press secretary Sean Spicer says 50 State Department and national security officials who served under Obama will stay at their posts temporarily, while Obama appointee Thomas A. Shannon Jr....

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