Trump says he will not release his tax returns
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday held steady in his refusal to publicly release his tax returns, despite mounting pressure in Congress that is likely to spur a legal battle for the documents to be disclosed. Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen leaving position: Trump
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen will be leaving her position, President Donald Trump said on Twitter on Sunday. Powered by WPeMatico
Barr to release Mueller report ‘within a week’
U.S. Attorney General William Barr said on Tuesday he expected to release next week the public version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on whether President Donald Trump's campaign worked with Moscow to influence the 2016 election. Powered by WPeMatico
In second stint as U.S. attorney general, Barr faces toughest call on Mueller report
On Aug. 29, 1991, William Barr had a decision to make. Powered by WPeMatico
Madonna to perform at Eurovision Song Contest in Israel
Pop superstar Madonna will make a guest appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel next month, her representatives said on Monday.Powered by WPeMatico
Oprah Winfrey donates $2 million to Puerto Rico relief
Oprah Winfrey is donating $2 million to help rebuild Puerto Rico and support arts and cultural programs after the devastating 2017 hurricane.Powered by WPeMatico
Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen resigns amid Trump anger over border
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, who oversaw President Donald Trump's bitterly contested immigration policies during her tumultuous 16-month tenure, resigned on Sunday amid a surge in the number of migrants at the border with Mexico. Powered by...
Baltimore city council urges mayor to resign amid probe into payment for her children’s book
The Baltimore City Council on Monday called on Mayor Catherine Pugh to resign as the state probes a deal in which a hospital chain where she served as director paid her $500,000 for copies of her self-published children's book "Healthy Holly." Powered by WPeMatico
White House says Democrats will never see Trump’s tax returns
President Donald Trump's tax returns will never be handed over to Democratic lawmakers, White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney said on Sunday, defying an effort in Congress to learn more about the Republican leader's personal finances. Powered by WPeMatico
Cain, Moore nominations for Federal Reserve seats on track: Kudlow
Top White House officials on Sunday defended President Donald Trump's plan to name two political loyalists to the Federal Reserve board of governors, brushing aside controversies over their personal lives and qualifications to help run the world's most powerful...