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More Than 40 Dead as US Opens Embassy
More Than 50 Dead
as US Opens Embassy
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May 14, 2018 2:35 PM CDT

More Than 50 Dead as US Opens Embassy

Violence continues in Israel

(Newser) - The US formally opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Monday, and the historic move triggered a new wave of violence. At least 52 Palestinians were killed by Israeli troops as they demonstrated near the border fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip, reports the AP . The Washington Post reports that...

Report: Trump Ends Most Days With Hannity Phone Call

President and Fox host talk most weeknights, according to the 'New Yorker'

(Newser) - The New Yorker is out with a story about President Trump's nightly routine, and the piece is drawing lots of attention because of the role of Fox's Sean Hannity. Trump and Hannity talk on the phone most weeknights, usually soon after Hannity's show ends at 10, writes...

Trump Makes 'Extraordinary' Move to Save Chinese Firm

Economic about-face leaves many scratching their heads

(Newser) - President Trump surprised the business world Sunday by saying Washington would help keep the Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE alive—right after US sanctions had crippled it, the New York Times reports. "President Xi of China, and I, are working together to give massive Chinese phone company, ZTE, a way...

Israel Preps Big Festivity, But Many Diplomats Won't Go

Amid increasing Palestinian protests

(Newser) - Israel is preparing festivities Sunday to celebrate Monday's opening of the new US Embassy in Jerusalem , a move that has ignited Palestinian protests and raised fears of further violence. As Israel marks Jerusalem Day, the 51st anniversary of what it refers to as the city's "unification" following...

Trump Welcomes N. Korea's 'Gracious Gesture'

Kim will close nuke test site in less than 2 weeks

(Newser) - President Trump welcomed North Korea's vow on Saturday to dismantle its nuclear test site in less than two weeks as a "gracious gesture" that would set up the US-North Korea summit. North Korea's Foreign Ministry said all tunnels at the country's testing ground will be destroyed...

Big Pharma Is 'Relieved' Over Trump Plan on Drug Prices

One tangible change: Drugmakers may have to list prices on TV ads

(Newser) - President Trump's long-awaited plan to bring down drug prices will mostly spare the pharmaceutical industry he previously accused of "getting away with murder" and instead focus on increasing private competition and requiring more openness about costs, per the AP . In Rose Garden remarks at the White House, Trump...

AT&T Ousts Executive Who Paid Michael Cohen $600K

'Big mistake,' writes chief executive Randall Stephenson

(Newser) - AT&T is one of the companies that paid big money to Michael Cohen after President Trump's election to take advantage of his close ties to the president. "Big mistake," chief executive Randall Stephenson writes in a company email now in wide circulation in the media. What'...

Report: Homeland Chief Nearly Quit Over Trump Tirade

But Kirstjen Nielsen says she's frustrated too

(Newser) - Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen is pushing back against a report that she told colleagues she was close to resigning after President Donald Trump scolded her at a Wednesday cabinet meeting, the AP reports. Nielsen says in a statement that Trump "is rightly frustrated" that his administration has been...

Trump Announces Site of Summit With Kim Jong Un

They will meet in Singapore on June 12

(Newser) - The time and date are set: President Trump will meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un in Singapore on June 12. "We will both try to make it a very special moment for World Peace!" Trump tweeted Thursday morning, providing details for the first time about the...

Cohen Cashed in as a &#39;Trump Whisperer&#39;
Cohen Cashed in as
a 'Trump Whisperer'
THE RUNDOWN
May 10, 2018 5:44 AM CDT

Cohen Cashed in as a 'Trump Whisperer'

Novartis ended up paying $1.2M for one meeting

(Newser) - Michael Cohen made millions of dollars after the election as a "Trump whisperer," charging corporate clients large sums for insights into the thinking of the new administration—but it's still unclear whether his behavior was illegal or merely "swampy." Sources tell the Washington Post that...

In Wee Hours, Trump Welcomes Home '3 Really Great People'

Three former prisoners arrived back in US from North Korea early Thursday

(Newser) - A proud moment for President Trump: Trump, accompanied by Melania Trump, Mike Pence, and Karen Pence, was on hand to welcome three former prisoners back from North Korea at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington early Thursday, the AP reports. Kim Dong Chul, Kim Hak Song, and Kim Sang Duk were...

Matt Drudge Takes Issue With Trump Tweet

Founder of conservative news site fears Trump wants to license all reporters

(Newser) - Matt Drudge is taking issue with President Trump. Trump tweeted Wednesday morning complaining about the media, citing a recent report that "91% of the Network News about me is negative (Fake)" and wondering whether his administration should continue working with the "corrupt" press: "Take away credentials?" he...

Trump Rules Out DMZ as Site of Meeting With Kim
Trump: Kim and I
Not Meeting at DMZ
May 9, 2018 12:47 PM CDT

Trump: Kim and I Not Meeting at DMZ

Says date, location will be announced within 3 days

(Newser) - President Trump says the date and location of his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will be released within the next three days, but it won't be held in the demilitarized zone between North Korea and South Korea. "We're just working arrangements" before the announcement...

Russia-Linked Firm Paid $500K to Trump Lawyer

Stormy Daniels' attorney releases financial bombshell

(Newser) - Michael Cohen's legal woes appeared to deepen Tuesday night with a bombshell release from Stormy Daniels' attorney. According to financial records reviewed by the New York Times and NBC News , a company linked to a Russian oligarch targeted by US sanctions deposited around $500,000 into an account controlled...

Trump, Critic of Gov't Housing, to Get $36M From Sale

President owned 4% of NYC subsidized housing development that just sold for hundreds of millions

(Newser) - The nation's largest subsidized affordable housing complex was just sold for hundreds of millions of dollars, with some of the money going to a prominent critic of government housing programs: President Trump. Trump and other investors in Starrett City in Brooklyn have sold the 46-building complex to two real...

US Is Out of Iran Nuclear Deal. What Now?
US Is Out of
Iran Nuclear
Deal. What Now?
the rundown
May 8, 2018 5:35 PM CDT

US Is Out of Iran Nuclear Deal. What Now?

A look at the coverage surrounding President Trump's announcement

(Newser) - President Trump formally withdrew the US from the 2015 Iran nuclear accord Tuesday—now what? Iranian President Hassan Rouhani gave a speech broadcast live on state TV within minutes of Trump's announcement in which he warned the country could restart enriching uranium "without any limitations" within weeks, the...

Trump Withdraws From &#39;Horrible&#39; Iran Deal
Trump Withdraws From
'Horrible' Iran Deal
UPDATED
May 8, 2018 1:51 PM CDT

Trump Withdraws From 'Horrible' Iran Deal

President pulls US 2015 nuclear accord

(Newser) - In a move he's been signalling for some time, President Trump on Tuesday withdrew the US from the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran, reports NBC News . “This is a horrible, one-sided deal that should have never ever been made," said the president in a televised news...

Report: Trump Broke News on Iran Nuke Deal to Macron

NYT's source says president confirmed the US is out

(Newser) - We'll hear it straight from the horse's mouth at 2pm , but the New York Times reports President Trump confirmed to French President Emmanuel Macron in a phone call on Tuesday that the US will pull out of the Iran nuclear deal. The deal, seen as one of Barack...

John McCain Is Blocking Trump From Funeral

It's 'ridiculous,' says Sen. Orrin Hatch

(Newser) - As Arizona Sen. John McCain gets his affairs in order , focus has moved to the 81-year-old's funeral. NBC News reports that former presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama have each been asked to deliver eulogies at the event at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, while President Trump...

Report: Trump Is Getting Frustrated With His New Lawyer

He's thinking about benching Giuliani, sources say

(Newser) - Is Rudy Giuliani going to go the way of the Mooch? Insiders tell Politico that President Trump is becoming increasingly frustrated with his new lawyer and is considering firing him after days of media drama resembling the short-lived tenure of former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci. In his recent...

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