Democrats, some Republicans blast Trump ad as racially charged
U.S. President Donald Trump faced scathing criticism on Thursday for an advertisement linking Democrats and immigrants to violent crime, with some fellow Republicans blasting it as “sickening” and the most racially divisive political ad in three decade…
Trump, Xi upbeat on U.S.-China trade disputes ahead of meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping both expressed optimism on Thursday about resolving their bitter trade disputes ahead of a high-stakes meeting planned for the two leaders at the end of November in Argentina.
Oprah backs Stacey Abrams in historic Georgia governor’s race
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey lent her star power on Thursday to Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams, who is vying to become the first female black governor in the United States, while saying she has no political aspirations of her own.
Trump says will meet China’s Xi as trade talks ‘move along’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said trade discussions with China were “moving along nicely” and that he planned to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the upcoming G-20 summit, after the two had a “very good” talk.
China’s Xi hopes to push for stable relationship with U.S.: China state media
Chinese President Xi Jinping hopes China and the United States will be able to promote a steady and healthy relationship, Chinese state media reported on Thursday, as the world’s two largest economies engage in a bitter trade dispute.
In U.S. campaign homestretch, Democrats focus on healthcare
From suburbs to conservative rural areas, Democrats seeking a majority in at least one house of the U.S. Congress in next week’s elections are spending the last days of the campaign on one message: They will protect Americans’ healthcare coverage.
Trump to give remarks on immigration: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump will make remarks on immigration and border security on Thursday before leaving for a political rally, the White House said.
Trump says had good talk with China’s Xi on trade, North Korea
U.S. President Donald Trump in a tweet on Thursday said he had a “very good” talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping on trade and North Korea and that the two planned to meet at the upcoming G-20 summit.
Oprah to shine star power on Democrat Abrams in Georgia governor’s race
Oprah Winfrey is lending her star power on Thursday to Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams, who is vying to become the first female black governor in the United States.
Leadership upheaval in House awaits Trump after election
President Donald Trump calls one of the top contenders to take over leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives next year “my Kevin” and frequently attacks the other, Nancy Pelosi.