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Top Trump Aide Says Ethics Filings Discourage Potential Government Employees

6:03pm July 27, 2017

In an interview on Fox & Friends, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway called federal disclosure rules "disincentivising" for qualified people who might otherwise want to join the administration.

Anthony Scaramucci's financial disclosure form shows assets of up to $85 million.

Scaramucci: Let Priebus 'Explain He's Not A Leaker'

12:04pm July 27, 2017

by Brian Naylor

The new White House communications director seemed to blame the chief of staff for a report about his financial disclosure forms. Scaramucci blasted the "leak" of what were actually public records.

President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence stop to looks at a Caterpillar truck, manufactured in Illinois, on the South Lawn of the White House on Monday during a "Made in America" product showcase.

White House Highlights 'Made In America' Products From Each State

3:29pm July 18, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

Some of the products showcased at a White House event were clearly iconic, like Stetson cowboy hats from Texas. Some were less obvious, like door hinges from Missouri.

Donald Trump Jr. looks on as his father, then-GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump, waves after speaking at a caucus night watch party at the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., in February 2016.

Trump On Son's Russia Meeting: 'I Think Many People Would Have' Taken It

8:18pm July 12, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

In addition to defending his son's decision to hold the meeting, President Trump also told Reuters that he had no knowledge of the meeting at the time and only learned of it recently in media reports.

Donald Trump Jr. speaks at a campaign stop with his father, then-GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump, in April 2016 in Indianapolis, Ind.

Report: Trump Son Informed Russia Meeting Was Effort To Aid His Father's Campaign

10:02pm July 10, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

Earlier on Monday, the White House was defending President Trump's eldest son following another Times report the meeting was intended to get damaging information about Hillary Clinton.

President Donald Trump waves as he arrives on Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport, in Morristown, N.J., on July 1, 2017, en route to Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J.

Trump Tweets Clip Of Him Bodyslamming CNN; Network Says 'Do Your Job'

6:14pm July 02, 2017

by David Welna

The Sunday morning tweet led some in the media to question if the president was threatening the network. A White House adviser said, "I think that no one would perceive that as a threat."

President Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka flank Chibok schoolgirls (left to right) Joy Bishara and Lydia Pogu. At far left is Doug Wead, president of the school the girls attend, and his wife, Myriam. Two of his daughters are at the right. This White

Chibok Girls And Trump Appear In Unannounced Photo Op

6:32pm June 30, 2017

by Courtney Columbus

The meeting with two of the schoolgirls who'd been kidnapped by Boko Haram was not promoted in advance. But it led to a White House "photo of the day."

Moon Jae-in, South Korea's president, (center) will meet with President Trump on Thursday and Friday.

What To Expect From The White House Summit With South Korea's Leader

5:29pm June 28, 2017

by Elise Hu

At a time of growing North Korean weapons capabilities, President Trump and Moon Jae-in will meet Thursday. "We will focus on building a foundation of friendship and trust," says Moon's spokesman.

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President Trump meets with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in the Oval Office of the White House on Tuesday.

Ukrainian President Poroshenko Meets, Briefly, With President Trump

3:31pm June 20, 2017

Ukraine is concerned about what the Trump administration's efforts to improve relations with Russia will mean for its relations with Washington. Poroshenko wanted to meet with Trump before Putin did.

The site of the One Journal Square luxury apartment project stands vacant in Jersey City, N.J. Kushner Companies is giving up on a request for a tax break but says its $821 million, two-tower project is still viable.

Kushner Firm Gives Up On Getting Tax Break For Jersey City Development

4:22pm June 15, 2017

by Joel Rose

Kushner Companies tried to win a 30-year tax break for the project in New Jersey. But that effort generated opposition, and now the firm run by the family of Jared Kushner is abandoning its request.