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Democrats push sweeping health bill ahead of 2020 fight

Democrats pressured Senate GOP leaders Wednesday to take up a health care package poised to clear the House, saying mid-term voters rallied around the 2010 health care law and demanded lower drugs costs.

May 15, 2019

Andrzej Duda, president of Poland, to be welcomed to White House in June

President Trump will welcome Poland's president, Andrzej Duda, to the White House on June 12 to discuss global strategy and mark the 30th anniversary of the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.

May 15, 2019

Trump urges death penalty after ‘fair but fast’ trials for cop killers

President Trump told police officers Wednesday that his border policies will protect cops on the beat by keeping out criminals, and he said people convicted of ambushing and killing officers should always get the death penalty.

May 15, 2019

Steve Daines: Donald Trump is right to be tough on China, but we need results

Sen. Steve Daines of Montana said Wednesday he applauds President Trump's tough stance on trade with China, since he saw firsthand how difficult it is to do business there.

May 15, 2019

Donald Trump knocks 2020 rivals during White House visit to La. plant

President Trump used an official visit to Louisiana to take a few swings at potential 2020 rivals in the Democratic primary field, saying they're all "crazy" or flawed.

May 14, 2019

Three La. officers in Trump motorcade involved in accident

Four local police officers were involved in an accident Tuesday as they guided President Trump's motorcade from a Louisiana airport to an official event.

May 14, 2019

Trump dismisses report on 120K-troop Iran plan: ‘Fake news’

President Trump attacked as "fake news" a report Tuesday saying the Defense Department revised plans for sending up to 120,000 troops to the Middle East, should Iran attack American forces or speed up its work on nuclear weapons.

May 14, 2019

Donald Trump: U.S. in a ‘little squabble’ with China

President Trump showed no signs of backing down Tuesday from his trade dispute with China, saying America will "always win" and that he's seriously considering additional tariffs on $325 billion worth of imports.

May 14, 2019

Donald Trump prepares more tariffs as China retaliates

Stocks plunged in trading Monday after China announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods and as prospects for a deal to avert a trade war seemed more remote.

May 13, 2019

Donald Trump heaps praise on Viktor Orban of Hungary during White House visit

President Trump praised visiting Hungarian leader Viktor Orban for his tough stance on immigration and defense of Christianity in the first White House visit by a Hungarian prime minister in 14 years.

May 13, 2019

Jimmy Carter resting ‘comfortably’ after breaking hip in fall

Former President Jimmy Carter is recovering "comfortably" from surgery after he fell and broke his hip at his Georgia home, his nonprofit said Monday.

May 13, 2019

Donald Trump commends Viktor Orban, Hungary’s PM: ‘You’ve kept your country safe’

President Trump praised Hungary's leader, Viktor Orban, for his tough stance on immigration in the first White House visit by a Hungarian prime minister in 14 years.

May 13, 2019

Trump to hold MAGA rally in Pa. next week

President Trump will hold a campaign rally next week in Pennsylvania, a state critical to his reelection hopes.

May 13, 2019

China hits back in escalating trade war, announces tariffs on $60B of U.S. goods

China struck back Monday in its escalating trade war with the U.S., saying it intends to raise tariffs on $60 billion worth of American products starting June 1.

May 13, 2019

Mike Pence tells Christian students to resist ‘secular left’

Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday elevated President Trump as a defender of religious freedom and told Liberty University graduates to muscle through criticism from the "secular left" as they live out their Christian faith, saying they'll "be blessed" for it.

May 11, 2019

Donald Trump hikes tariffs on Chinese imports, as ‘congenial’ talks resume

President Trump said he's in no rush to reach a trade deal with China as he raised tariffs on $200 billion of its imports Friday, reanimating a trade war that appeared to be waning and unnerving lawmakers and retailers who say the change in tack will harm American consumers.

May 10, 2019

America First Action super PAC waiting for right time to battle against 2020 Democratic field

America First Action is embracing its role as President Trump's chief wingman, saying it plans to boost his policies such as a rewrite of the North American Free Trade Agreement while keeping its powder dry on attacks against the 2020 Democratic field.

May 9, 2019