Trump Defends Initial Remarks on Charlottesville; Again Blames ‘Both Sides’ – New York Times

New York Daily News Trump Defends Initial Remarks on Charlottesville; Again Blames 'Both Sides'New York TimesPresident Trump, in a long, combative exchange with reporters at Trump Tower, insisted that he did nothing wrong on Saturday when he declined to specifically condemn Nazi and white supremacist groups. Photo by Al Drago for The New York Times.A Trump meltdown for the agesCNN Donald Trump's Charlottesville press conference: Read the whole transcriptThe IndependentTrump boasts he owns the largest winery in the US but here are the true factsNew York Daily NewsVoice of America –The…

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New Outcry as Trump Rebukes Charlottesville Racists 2 Days Later – New York Times

New York Times New Outcry as Trump Rebukes Charlottesville Racists 2 Days LaterNew York Times“Racism is evil,” said Mr. Trump, delivering a statement from the White House at a hastily arranged appearance meant to halt the growing political threat posed by the unrest. “And those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs, including …Trump calls KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacists 'repugnant'CNN Charlottesville: Trump calls white supremacists 'repugnant' and racism 'evil' after days of criticismThe IndependentTrump, in Reversal, Explicitly Condemns White SupremacistsThe AtlanticThe Guardian –The Globe and Mailall 2,362 news…

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Republicans and Democrats speak out after Trump faults ‘many sides’ at white nationalist rally – CNBC

CNBC Republicans and Democrats speak out after Trump faults 'many sides' at white nationalist rallyCNBCProminent Democrats, civil rights activists and some Republicans said it was inexcusable of the president not to denounce white supremacy. "Mr. President — we must call evil by its name," Republican U.S. Senator Cory Gardner wrote on social network …Trump Takes Heat for Blaming Violence at Charlottesville Rally on 'Many Sides'NBCNews.com 'We Must Reject Hate'The AtlanticRepublicans slam Trump for failing to condemn 'Nazi ideas' after white supremacists clash with anti-fascists in VirginiaThe IndependentVoice of America –Richmond.com –NPRall 2,142 news…

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Factbox: Many pieces to tax reform puzzle for Trump, US Congress – Reuters

Factbox: Many pieces to tax reform puzzle for Trump, US CongressReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans, fresh from their failed push to repeal Obamacare, are now tackling a project that has eluded Washington for 30 years – tax reform. Tax staffers are meeting in the House of …and more » us congress – Google News

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Could Congress stop Trump from bombing North Korea? – CNN

CNN Could Congress stop Trump from bombing North Korea?CNNCongress could pass a law prohibiting the use of force or blocking funding for military action in North Korea. But short of an outright ban, the Trump administration would have authority to act for at least 60 days as it if determines the US is under …GOP senator: Trump needs Congress to approve strike on North KoreaThe Hill Trump receives criticism from Congress members over 'belligerent' and 'reckless' North Korea warningThe IndependentTrump's warning to North Korea spooks US stocksFox BusinessNewsweekall 711 news…

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