U.S. President Donald Trump this week will unveil a budget expected to massively increase military spending while slashing other federal programs. The proposal, set to be released Thursday, will offer the most detailed look yet at how Trump intends to move ahead with his so-called “America First” policy. The budget will likely face significant opposition […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is naming an unprecedented number of generals and billionaire business executives to his proposed Cabinet, raising eyebrows on Capitol Hill and beyond. Trump’s proposed inner circle will feature at least three generals, including retired Marine General James Mattis to lead the Pentagon. Mattis has strong opinions on America’s […]
NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON — Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States. The billionaire businessman, who was widely underestimated and even mocked by the political and media class throughout his campaign, pulled off a stunning and decisive win Tuesday over his rival, ex-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. “I pledge to every citizen […]
WASHINGTON — In congressional races across America, Republicans are beginning to echo Democrats on a core assumption: Hillary Clinton will be president. With Donald Trump lagging in the polls, Republicans running for Congress are urging voters to elect them as a check on a Clinton presidency. Democrats, meanwhile, argue Hillary Clinton will need allies on Capitol […]