Politics And Comedy Meet At 74th Annual Al Smith Dinner In NYC

Hosted by Timothy Cardinal Dolan and comedian Martin Short, the event raises money for needy children across the city.

• Oct 17, 2019

Trump Says Attack On Syria 'Could Be Very Soon Or Not So Soon At All'

It appears Secretary of Defense James Mattis is advocating for a cautious approach, saying any U.S. action could provoke a major reaction.

• Apr 12, 2018

North Korea Launches Short-Range Ballistic Missile; Mattis Says War Would Be 'Catastrophic'

North Korea on Sunday launched a short-range ballistic missile, the U.S. Pacific Command said.

• May 28, 2017

Sean Spicer Apologizes For Comment That Hitler 'Didn't Even Sink To Using Chemical Weapons'

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer is drawing ire on social media after saying Adolf Hitler "didn't even sink to using chemical weapons" in World War II.

• Apr 11, 2017

Trump Signs Executive Order Suspending Refugee Program

President Donald Trump signed an executive action Friday night, suspending the nation's refugee program and temporarily banning those coming from countries with terrorism concerns.

• Jan 27, 2017

Trump's Housing, Defense And CIA Picks Face Confirmation Hearings

Retired Marine Gen. James Mattis, Congressman Mike Pompeo and Dr. Ben Carson all faced tough questions from lawmakers on Thursday.

• Jan 12, 2017

President-Elect Continues "Thank You" Tour In North Carolina

Trump was far less bombastic than during the tour's kickoff in Ohio last week, striking more of the healing notes traditionally delivered by a president-to-be in the weeks after a bruising election.

• Dec 6, 2016

Donald Trump Begins Victory Tour In Indiana, Ohio; Names Mattis As Defense Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump took a victory lap on Thursday, appearing first in Indiana and then in Ohio.

• Dec 1, 2016