Donald Trump, in remarks that often felt more like a rally performance than a comedy routine, repeatedly criticized Kamala Harris over her decision to skip the event in a break from presidential tradition.
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Kamala Harris to address tonight’s Al Smith Catholic Charities dinner by video, organizers say
Vice President Kamala Harris will address the Al Smith charity dinner by video Thursday night, after deciding to skip the event in person in a break with presidential campaign tradition, organizers said.
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Ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon charged in border wall scheme
President Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon was arrested Thursday on allegations that he ripped off donors trying to fund the southern border wall.
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Trump deems churches ‘essential’ and calls for them to reopen
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
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Trump: a ‘profound honor’ to be the first president to attend March for Life
President Donald Trump called it his “profound honor” on Friday to be the first president to attend the March for Life.
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Church leaders deplore ‘public charge’ rule change to legal immigration
President Trump is trying to move the United States toward a system that focuses on immigrants’ skills instead of emphasizing the reunification of families.
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Added Democratic ranks pose threat to Trump governing agenda
Democrats suddenly have a foothold that gives them subpoena power to probe deep into Trump’s personal and professional missteps—and his long-withheld tax returns.
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Trump stokes pre-election fear of immigrants to drive voters
Thousands of U.S. troops to stop an “invasion” of migrants. Tent cities for asylum seekers. An end to the Constitution’s guarantee of birthright citizenship.
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As Trump signs order stopping family separation, Catholic leaders speak out
It was a dramatic turnaround for Trump, who has been insisting, wrongly, that his administration had no choice but to separate families apprehended at the border because of federal law and a court decision.
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Trump’s new immigration ban includes those seeking visas from six Muslim-majority countries
The directive aims to address legal issues with the original order, which caused confusion at airports, sparked protests around the country and was ultimately blocked by federal courts.