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Donald Trump, at New Mexico rally, says natural gas boom insulates U.S. from Middle East ‘panic’

President Trump said Monday if the drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil fields had happened years ago, the U.S. would have been in a "panic." But, he told supporters, the U.S. is enjoying plenty of domestic energy because of states like New Mexico. Published September 16, 2019

Iran likely behind Saudi Arabia oil attacks, Donald Trump says

President Trump said Monday it was "certainly looking" like Iran was behind a weekend attack on one of the world's largest oil reserves in Saudi Arabia, but he added that he wasn't itching for war and was seeking definitive proof of who ordered the strikes. Published September 16, 2019

Trump: ‘Would certainly look’ like Iran launched oil attack

President Trump said Monday it is "certainly looking" like Iran was behind a weekend attack on one of the world's largest oil reserves in Saudi Arabia, though said he isn't itching for war and needs definitive proof of who ordered the strikes. Published September 16, 2019

Donald Trump awards Mariano Rivera the Medal of Freedom

President Trump on Monday awarded the Medal of Freedom -- the nation's highest civilian honor -- to Mariano Rivera, the Hall of Fame pitcher who won five World Series titles as a lights-out closer with the New York Yankees. Published September 16, 2019

Trump 2020 reelection campaign to flip New Mexico, other Democrat-leaning states

The Trump 2020 campaign noticed something interesting while crunching data from its February rally in El Paso: A significant percentage of the crowd crossed into Texas from Las Cruces, New Mexico, including plenty of women and Hispanics, who will be pivotal to the president's reelection prospects. Published September 15, 2019

Son of bin Laden killed in U.S. operation

Hamza bin Laden, a high-ranking al Qaeda member and son of slain terror leader Osama bin Laden, was killed in a U.S.-led counterterrorism operation, President Trump said Saturday. Published September 14, 2019

Treasury sanctions North Korean hacking groups

The Trump administration on Friday sanctioned three "malicious" cyber groups tied to North Korea, saying their illicit activities helped to fund the secretive regime's missile programs. Published September 13, 2019

China exempts some U.S. farm goods from tariffs

China has decided to exempt certain farm products, including soybeans and pork, from its tariffs on U.S. goods, officials in Beijing said Friday. Published September 13, 2019

Donald Trump addresses Republicans at Baltimore retreat: Prepare for ‘historic battles’

President Trump told House Republicans to prepare for "historic battles" in the coming election cycle, saying the GOP will create jobs and cut red tape as Democrats on the debate stage in Houston pushed what the president called "radical socialism" and "open borders." Published September 12, 2019

John Bolton replacement candidates list grows to 15, Donald Trump says

President Trump said Thursday the list of possible candidates to replace ousted National Security Adviser John Bolton has grown to 15. Published September 12, 2019

Chuck Schumer: Trump tougher on China than Bush or Obama, but then ‘often backs off’

The Senate's top Democrat on Thursday said President Trump has been tougher on China than Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama but must keep up the pressure, particularly on Huawei, amid signs of a thaw in the trade war. Published September 12, 2019

Trump delays China tariff increase for two weeks

President Trump said Wednesday he will delay his push to impose higher tariffs on a segment of Chinese goods, calling it a gesture of "good will" as the communist Beijing government celebrates its 70th anniversary. Published September 11, 2019

Donald Trump moves to ban non-tobacco vaping flavors

The Trump administration announced a plan Wednesday to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, which have proven wildly popular with teens, amid rising health concerns, bringing cheers from youth health groups and a mixed reaction from the vaping industry. Published September 11, 2019

Donald Trump: John Bolton ‘wasn’t in line’ with agenda, pushed Libyan model for North Korea

President Trump said Wednesday he ousted National Security Adviser John R. Bolton because he clashed with key officials and "wasn't in line" with his agenda, citing his push to apply the "Libya model" to talks with North Korea. Published September 11, 2019

Donald Trump remembers the nearly 3,000 Americans ‘stolen from us’ on 9/11

President Trump marked the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks Wednesday by memorializing the nearly 3,000 Americans "stolen from us" and putting al Qaeda on notice, saying he will deploy unprecedented military power if they strike the homeland again. Published September 11, 2019

John Bolton out as national security adviser, Trump tweets services no longer ‘needed’

President Trump on Tuesday jettisoned John R. Bolton, his third national security adviser in three years, after multiple clashes over policy and tactics even as the White House grapples foreign policy challenges with Venezuelan and North Korean strongmen, Iran's nuclear defiance and fears of renewed violence in the endless Afghanistan War. Published September 10, 2019

Dan Bishop gets Trump rally boost in North Carolina

President Trump said "jobs have never been better" as he stumped for a Republican House candidate -- and himself -- in the critical swing state of North Carolina on Monday, imploring voters to ignore lousy headlines on his trade war and keep faith in his agenda. Published September 9, 2019

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