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Las Vegas shooter sent $100K to Philippines before massacre

Las Vegas mass murderer Stephen Paddock wired $100,000 last week to the Philippines, home country of his live-in girlfriend, according to a report.

October 3, 2017

Donald Trump says discussion of gun laws to come after Las Vegas massacre

President Trump said Tuesday that his administration will weigh new gun laws in the wake of the Las Vegas massacre, as he praised police for the "miracle" of their quick response to the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.

October 3, 2017

Stephen Paddock was multimillionaire retiree, gambler with no criminal record

The worst mass murderer in U.S. history was a wealthy retiree who liked to play $100-a-hand poker and had no criminal record in the Nevada county where he lived.

October 2, 2017

Donald Trump calls Las Vegas mass shooting ‘act of pure evil’

President Trump said Monday the mass shooting in Las Vegas that killed more than 50 people and wounded hundreds, the worst in U.S. history, was "an act of pure evil."

October 2, 2017

Las Vegas shooting: More than 59 dead, 527 wounded after man fires on outdoor concert

A gunman using rapid-fire weapons from the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas hotel rained down bullets on an outdoor country music festival, killing at least 59 people and injuring more than 500 before taking his own life in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, officials said Monday.

October 2, 2017

Tom Price scandal leads to policy of White House having to approve travel

President Trump's Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney sent a memo to agency heads, telling them the White House must approve travel following the resignation of Health and Human Services Secretary Thomas Price on Friday due to a scandal over the cost of his travel on private jets.

October 1, 2017

Trump dedicates Presidents Cup golf trophy to hurricane victims

Under criticism for the government's hurricane relief effort in Puerto Rico, President Trump dedicated a golf trophy Sunday night to hurricane victims in Puerto Rico, Texas and Florida.

October 1, 2017

Donald Trump will announce new steps to cut red tape in Monday speech

President Trump will kick off the new fiscal year Monday by redoubling his administration's efforts to cut red tape, a move he views as a key driver of economic resurgence. The president has already made regulatory reform a priority in his first eight months, issuing an executive order that requires two regulations be eliminated for every new one implemented.

September 30, 2017

Trump revokes Obama executive order creating federal labor-management council

President Trump on Friday disbanded a federal labor-management council that had been created by former President Barack Obama, saying it was a waste of money and time.

September 29, 2017

Donald Trump ‘happy’ that Packers, Bears stood for national anthem

President Trump said Friday that he believes his criticism of the NFL for allowing players to protest the national anthem is having the desired effect, after players stood for the anthem during Thursday night's game between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears.

September 29, 2017

Price resigns as HHS secretary after travel scandal

Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price resigned Friday after a scandal over the cost of his travel on private jets.

September 29, 2017

Donald Trump says Puerto Rico ‘wiped out’ from hurricanes, defends administration’s aid effort

President Trump said Friday that Puerto Rico has been "wiped out" by Hurricane Maria and recovery efforts are "starting from scratch."

September 29, 2017

Donald Trump calls tax-reform plan ‘rocket fuel’ for U.S. economy

President Trump called his tax-reform plan "rocket fuel for our economy" Friday as he promoted the proposal to U.S. manufacturers and predicted it will lead to a rebirth of American industry.

September 29, 2017

Manufacturers enthusiastic about Trump’s tax-reform plan: Survey

About two-thirds of U.S. manufacturers say they are more likely to expand their businesses if Congress approves President Trump's tax-reform plan, according to a new survey released Friday.

September 29, 2017

Donald Trump to visit China, South Korea in November

President Trump will visit China and South Korea during a five-nation trip to Asia beginning on Nov. 3, the White House said Friday.

September 29, 2017

Donald Trump congratulates Angela Merkel on 4th term win

President Trump congratulated German Chancellor Angela Merkel in a phone call Thursday on winning her fourth term -- four days after the election.

September 28, 2017

White House says 16 deaths confirmed in Puerto Rico

The White House said Thursday that at least 16 people have died in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria.

September 28, 2017

White House says Puerto Rico getting full support from Donald Trump

The White House said Thursday that President Trump is giving his full support to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, despite criticism that the federal relief effort is slow and disorganized.

September 28, 2017

Donald Trump waives Jones Act shipping rules, streamlines aid to Puerto Rico

President Trump on Thursday authorized that the Jones Act be waived for Puerto Rico.

September 28, 2017

Tax reform under Trump will increase U.S. deficit: Analysts

Fiscal watchdogs said Wednesday that President Trump's tax reform plan is likely to add trillions in deficits and relies on overly rosy projections of economic growth to minimize its budget impact.

September 27, 2017