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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before departing, Friday, July 19, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump tries to shift outcry from supporters to ‘The Squad’

President Trump on Friday tried to shift political pressure back onto four liberal lawmakers as he deals with backlash against his supporters' chants at a North Carolina rally, insisting the Democrats' comments on U.S. policy and Israel are the real offense.

July 19, 2019
President Donald Trump, accompanied by Apollo 11 astronaut Micheal Collins, left, Eric "Rick" Armstrong, son of Neil Armstrong, second from left, with Vice President Mike Pence and first lady Melania Trump, listens during a photo opportunity commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, July 19, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump, NASA heroes discuss mission to Mars

President Trump on Friday hailed the Apollo 11 lunar landing as one of America's greatest achievements but said his sights are set "further now," saying the U.S. will venture on to Mars.

July 19, 2019
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before departing, Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump says he’s winning the fight against the Democrats’ ‘squad’

Fresh from his condemnation by House Democrats, President Trump exulted Wednesday that he's winning his feud against a "squad" of liberal lawmakers, pointing to an uptick in his polling as he prepared to celebrate with boisterous supporters at a campaign rally in North Carolina.

July 17, 2019
Health officials in Congo have been working since August to reel in a stubborn outbreak that has claimed over 1,675 victims. (Associated Press/File)

WHO says Ebola outbreak in DRC is a global emergency

The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo to be a global emergency Wednesday, elevating the nearly yearlong crisis and issuing a global cry for more help despite the reservations of local officials.

July 17, 2019
In this photo taken June 28, 2019, delivery men push cartons of beverage past a Chinese clothing store in Beijing. China's economic growth slowed to its lowest level in a decade in the quarter ending in June, adding to pressure on Chinese leaders as they fight a tariff war with Washington. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) ** FILE **

Donald Trump says a ‘long way to go’ on China trade

The U.S. could impose new tariffs on China "if we want," President Trump said Tuesday, warning there's a "long way to go" in sealing a trade pact as the Chinese drag their feet on a commitment to American farmers.

July 16, 2019
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin speaks during a news briefing at the White House, in Washington, Monday, July 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Treasury airs concerns about cryptocurrency, Facebook’s Libra

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday said the Trump administration, fearing the misuse of shadowy banking channels, will force Facebook or other providers of cryptocurrency to behave like traditional financial institutions if they move forward with their plans.

July 15, 2019
President Donald Trump speaks during an event on kidney health at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump: China isn’t buying farm products, as promised

President Trump on Thursday complained that China is "letting us down" by failing to purchase U.S. farm products in exchange for his decision to hit the pause button on tariffs in the ongoing trade war.

July 11, 2019