Things got a bit awkward during the White House Faith Office luncheon on Monday. Not only did President Donald Trump curse in front of faith leaders—calling Biden-era indictments against him “bulls–t”—he raged that he he had been investigated more than the gangster Al Capone, bragged he has “always made money,” and incorrectly claimed gas prices…
President Donald Trump publicly backed FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino during a press gaggle on Sunday, stating that Bongino is staying at the FBI for now following reports of potential resignation this week. Trump described Bongino as “a very good guy” and said he believes the deputy director is “in good shape” amid ongoing tensions…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was on stage at the Iowa State Fairgrounds earlier this month, kicking off the country’s 250th anniversary celebration, when he heard what sounded like fireworks in the distance. “Did I hear what I think I heard?” Donald Trump remarked as he spoke from behind a wall of thick, bulletproof…
David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents from both parties, has died. He was 83. Gergen died on Thursday, his son Christopher confirmed to CBS News. Gergen’s career in politics spanned decades, working in the administrations of former Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton. Over…
Dan Bongino is considering resigning from the FBI over the handling of the Epstein files. The bureau’s deputy director reportedly told people he was considering stepping down amid a clash with the department of justice over the handling of the case, CNN reported. “It’s accurate that Dan Bongino has told people he’s considering resigning amid a major…
President Trump surprised markets late Thursday with a letter announcing a 35% tariff on Canadian goods, but some notable industries such as energy could get some relief from the new threat. Guidance offered Friday morning by the White House is that this 35% rate — if Trump follows through — will increase the rate on…
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, a day before the chip designer’s head plans to visit China, according to a source familiar with the matter. The meeting with Trump comes as Nvidia’s market value closed above $4 trillion for the…
Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang is meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, days before a planned trip to China by the head of the world’s most valuable chipmaker, according to people familiar with the matter. Details of what the two men would discuss were not immediately available, and…
A rally in big tech stocks led the broader market to a higher close Wednesday, lifting the Nasdaq to an all-time high and helping Wall Street claw back most of its losses from earlier in the week. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% for its first gain this week. The benchmark index remains near the record…
Stock markets in Asia were mixed overnight, as investors digested Trump’s latest trade announcements, which included a 50% tariff on copper and soon-coming levies on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. The Nikkei (^N225) rose 0.3% on the day in Japan, while the Hang Seng (^HSI) fell 1.1% in Hong Kong. The Shanghai Composite (000001.SS) was 0.1% down…