BASKETBALL superstar LeBron James called US President Donald Trump a “bum” after comments he made about fellow NBA player Steph Curry. US President Trump took to Twitter to tell the Golden State Warriors they were not welcome at the White House after Curry said he didn’t want to attend. But James hit back at the president in defence of Curry. The Cleveland Cavaliers star tweeted: “U bum Stephen Curry already said he ain’t going! So therefore ain’t no invite. Going to White House was a great honor until you showed up!” Champions of the four major professional leagues in the United States – NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL – are invited to the White House to celebrate with the president. But Curry said on Friday that he didn’t want to go, adding it would show the players “don’t stand for… the things that he’s said and the things that he hasn’t said in the right times. Curry added: “I don’t think us … [Read more...] about LeBron James calls US President Donald Trump a ‘bum’ on Twitter
President Donald Trump to finally reveal ‘great detail’ of US tax reform plan
President Trump, at a speech in North Dakota, listed his broad principles for tax reform as simplifying the US tax code and providing tax relief to middle-class Americans, ideas he has been talking about since his 2016 presidential campaign."We're going to get into great detail over the next two weeks, but we're working on it with Congress now and coming up with very exacting numbers," President Trump said.The US stock market rallied earlier this year on hopes of swift tax cuts for businesses under President Trump, but analysts have since reduced expectations for major tax changes this year.The Republican party is still divided on significant issues, such as whether or not tax cuts should be offset with spending cuts to avoid expanding the federal budget deficit and how deeply to cut the corporate income tax rate.US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who accompanied President Trump on the trip, said he expected the administration's tax plan to be considered by congressional committees … [Read more...] about President Donald Trump to finally reveal ‘great detail’ of US tax reform plan
Afghan Taliban writes open letter to President Donald Trump urging total troop withdrawal
Even as the administration of US President Donald Trump is reviewing its Afghan policy, the Taliban has written an open letter to Trump urging full withdrawal of American forces from the conflict-torn country. The Islamist group has stepped up its insurgency in recent months capturing vast swathes of territory. Dated 15 August and written in English, the letter was circulated to journalists through regular jihadist channels by Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. The group demanded that US forces leave the country altogether after 16 years of bloody conflict instead of increasing the number of troops. "Previous experiences have shown that sending more troops to Afghanistan will not result in anything other than further destruction of American military and economic might," the Taliban said in its 1,600-word letter which adopted a negotiating tone. It called on Trump to "generously" hold a dialogue with the Afghans rather than choosing war. "It seems to be a historical mistake on part … [Read more...] about Afghan Taliban writes open letter to President Donald Trump urging total troop withdrawal
Afghan Taliban writes open letter to President Donald Trump urging total withdrawal
Even as the administration of US President Donald Trump is reviewing its Afghan policy, the Taliban has written an open letter to Trump urging full withdrawal of American forces from the conflict-torn country. The Islamist group has stepped up its insurgency in recent months capturing vast swathes of territory.Dated 15 August and written in English, the letter was circulated to journalists through regular jihadist channels by Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. The group demanded that US forces leave the country altogether after 16 years of bloody conflict instead of increasing the number of troops."Previous experiences have shown that sending more troops to Afghanistan will not result in anything other than further destruction of American military and economic might," the Taliban said in its 1,600-word letter which adopted a negotiating tone. It called on Trump to "generously" hold a dialogue with the Afghans rather than choosing war."It seems to be a historical mistake on part of … [Read more...] about Afghan Taliban writes open letter to President Donald Trump urging total withdrawal
Boy Scout leaders deny President Donald Trump’s claim that he called them to praise his jamboree speech
The Boy Scouts have denied calling President Donald Trump to praise his controversial speech at their annual jamboree last week, directly contradicting the president's version of events. Mr Trump, in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, claimed that he had received a phone call praising the July 24 speech. "I got a call from the head of the Boy Scouts saying it was the greatest speech that was ever made to them, and they were very thankful," he said, in a full transcript of the interview obtained by Politico. The WSJ did not publish it in its entirety. Donald Trump addressing the Boy Scouts on July 24 The Boy Scouts said they did not call Mr Trump to commend him on the remarks. "We are unaware of any such call," the Boy Scouts responded in a statement. It specified that neither of the organisation's two top leaders - President Randall Stephenson and Chief Scout Executive Mike Surbaugh - had placed such a call. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the … [Read more...] about Boy Scout leaders deny President Donald Trump’s claim that he called them to praise his jamboree speech
Who is Reince Priebus? US President Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff – all you need to know
DONALD Trump sensationally fired Reince Priebus as White House Chief of Staff – the highest ranking employee of the White House – after a breakdown between Priebus and his new communications director Anthony Scaramucci. Here we take a look at the life and career of Renice Priebus and what his role under Trump involved. Reince, short for Rheinhold, volunteered for several political campaigns while attending high school in Kenosha, Wisconsin, at the age of 16. After leaving school he majored in English and political science at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Priebus served as a clerk for the Wisconsin State Assembly Education Committee after he graduated. He later enrolled at the University of Miami Law School in Coral Gables, Florida. Priebus later joined Wisconsin law firm Michael Best and Friedrich LLP and became a partner in 2006. He ran for election to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2004 but lost the Democratic incumbent Robert Wirch. Preibus was elected chairman … [Read more...] about Who is Reince Priebus? US President Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff – all you need to know
Anthony Scaramucci’s wife Deidre Ball ‘files for divorce because of her dislike of President Donald Trump’
Anthony Scaramucci’s wife has reportedly filed for divorce a week after he was named White House communications director, with friends claiming that her dislike of President Donald Trump and her husband’s “naked political ambition” has forced them apart. Deidre Ball, who worked as a vice president in investor relations for SkyBridge Capital, the firm he founded in 2005 and sold to ascend to the White House, has filed for divorce after three years of marriage, according to The New York Post. Anthony Scaramucci “She liked the nice Wall Street life and their home on Long Island, not the insane world of DC,” a source told the paper. “She is tired of his naked ambition, which is so enormous that it left her at her wits’ end. She has left him even though they have two children together.” Mr Scaramucci responded to the news by tweeting: “Leave civilians out of this. I can take the hits, but I would ask … [Read more...] about Anthony Scaramucci’s wife Deidre Ball ‘files for divorce because of her dislike of President Donald Trump’
How Charlie Gard’s fight for life saw interventions from the Pope and US president Donald Trump
THE plight of terminally-ill Charlie Gard drew international sympathy and saw interventions from the Pope and US president Donald Trump. After a five-month legal battle, Charlie’s parents, Chris Gard and Connie Yates, ended their legal fight over treatment for their baby son and it was ordered he should be moved to a hospice. Today a family spokeswoman confirmed the tot had died as his devastated mum paid tribute to her brave little boy. In a statement issued on Friday mum Connie Yates said: "Our beautiful little boy has gone, we are so proud of you Charlie." After a harrowing legal battle that prompted a global debate over who has the moral right to decide the fate of a sick child, a judge on Thursday ordered that Charlie be moved to a hospice where the ventilator that keeps him alive would be turned off. Mum Connie and the baby's father Chris Gard had wanted Charlie to undergo a treatment that has never been tried on anyone with his condition before, against the advice of … [Read more...] about How Charlie Gard’s fight for life saw interventions from the Pope and US president Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump ‘cancels’ state visit to the UK over mass protest fears
US President Donald Trump has reportedly decided to postpone his state visit to the UK over fears that he could face mass protests, it emerged on Sunday 11 June.The Republican property-tycoon apparently phoned Prime Minister Theresa May over recent weeks to tell her that he did not want to go ahead with the trip. "The statement surprised May, according to those present," a Downing Street adviser told The Guardian.But Number 10 has played down the report, telling IBTimes UK that the plans have not changed."We aren't going to comment on speculation about the contents of private phone conversations. The Queen extended an invitation to President Trump to visit the UK and there is no change to those plans," a Downing Street spokesperson said.Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has said that Trump is "clearly terrified" of the British public."He knows that the British people find his politics appalling and that they won't be scared to make their views known," he said."Theresa May should be … [Read more...] about US President Donald Trump ‘cancels’ state visit to the UK over mass protest fears
I loved my previous life, this is more work than before says President Donald Trump
A business tycoon for nearly 50 years with a net worth of close to $3.5bn, the 70-year-old Donald Trump, the 45th president of the US, is about to complete 100 days in the Oval Office, marked by harsh criticism from his adversaries. While aspiring to lead the most powerful nation in the world, Trump may not have imagined what lay ahead for him in the White House. He said in an interview that he thought the job would be easier than managing a business empire spanning multiple countries, including real estate, television and beauty pageants. "I loved my previous life. I had so many things going. This is more work than in my previous life," Trump told Reuters in the interview at the Oval Office on Thursday (27 April). "I thought it would be easier." The former media mogul and real estate tycoon took office on 20 January after winning the 8 November, 2016 presidential election, defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton by a significant margin. During his first week in office, Trump took the … [Read more...] about I loved my previous life, this is more work than before says President Donald Trump
Global praise for Enda Kenny’s Donald Trump speech: ‘St Patrick was an immigrant’
End Kenny's speech on immigration has received global recognition for 'lecturing' US president Donald Trump on immigration. The Taoiseach used the St Patrick's day visit to speak about the contribution of the Irish community in the United States, leading to the New York Times calling it a “lecture” for the US President on immigration. Speaking at a party in East Room of the White House, he thanked Mr Trump for “giving so much of his time” to help celebrate St Patrick’s legacy as “the patron of immigrants”. He appealed to the President to take a more favourable view of immigrants - but made no mention of Mr Trump’s controversial travel ban on six predominantly Muslim countries. “Ireland came to America, because deprived of liberty, opportunity, safety and even food itself, we believed. “Four decades before Lady Liberty lifted her lamp we were the wretched refuse on the teeming shore,” Mr Kenny said. “We believed … [Read more...] about Global praise for Enda Kenny’s Donald Trump speech: ‘St Patrick was an immigrant’
President Donald Trump promises “new chapter of American greatness” in first speech to Congress
President Donald Trump promised a "new chapter of American greatness" in his first speech to Congress, though he's still yet to provide detail on his plans. The President said the US was witnessing a "renewal of the American spirit" and that "our allies will find that America is once again ready to lead". Read more: Migrants rush across the pond from Britain in bid to beat Trump travel ban "A new chapter of American greatness is now beginning," he said. "A new national pride is sweeping across our nation. And a new surge of optimism is placing impossible dreams firmly within our grasp." While Trump spent more than an hour covering job creation, immigration, national security and international trade, saying he will return "millions of jobs" and calling for a cut in corporate taxes, he still didn't provide much detail on plans for infrastructure spending and tax reforms. Capital Economics' Paul Ashworth said: "With Congress getting bogged down by Republican infighting over efforts to … [Read more...] about President Donald Trump promises “new chapter of American greatness” in first speech to Congress
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closes at record high for 12th day running after President Donald Trump promised big infrastructure spending
The US Dow Jones index closed at a record high for the 12th day in a row on Monday after President Donald Trump promised a "big" infrastructure announcement was to come. That marks the longest winning streak for the share index since January 1987, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average finishing 15 points higher at 20,837. The Dow closed at record highs for 13 sessions in a row back in 1987, nine months before the Black Monday market crash. Read more: Donald Trump's effect on defence shares is the best. It's just phenomenal. Boeing and UnitedHealth were among the biggest drivers for the index yesterday, while the S&P 500 also closed at a record high, thanks to a boost from energy. The tech heavy Nasdaq Composite also closed higher - 17 points higher at 5,862. Trump is set to deliver a speech to Congress today, with Wall Street awaiting more detail on the President's spending and tax plans. Ahead of the speech Trump said: "We're going to make it easier for states to invest in … [Read more...] about Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closes at record high for 12th day running after President Donald Trump promised big infrastructure spending
Mixed data for US economy as investors hold their breath for landmark US President Donald Trump speech to US Congress
Important indicators in the US economy showed a mixed picture as investors await a landmark speech by President Donald Trump. Trump will address the US Congress on 9pm GMT on Tuesday evening. He is expected to deliver some long-awaited detail on his economic policies, including campaign promises of up to $1 trillion (£800bn) in infrastructure stimulus. Orders for durable goods rose by 1.8 per cent in the month, slightly more than expected in January as the US manufacturing sector anticipates friendly policies from the new administration. Read more: Donald Trump's effect on defence shares is the best. It's just phenomenal. However, pending home sales fell by 2.8 per cent in the same month to their lowest point in a year, according to the National Association of Realtors, surprising economists who were expecting sales to continue a slow but steady rise. The dip in home sales suggests confirmed purchases could follow the leading indicator down, according to Ian Shepherdson, chief … [Read more...] about Mixed data for US economy as investors hold their breath for landmark US President Donald Trump speech to US Congress
This is what Cornwall MPs have to say about US President Donald Trump
After Prime Minister Theresa May's historic visit and a first fortnight in office packed with controversy, Cornwall Live asked the county's six Conservative MPs for their thoughts on President Donald Trump. We gave them free rein to discuss any aspect they wished - to get personal or address anything from Mr Trump's troubled and criticised travel ban or planned UK state visit to his temperament or even his hair. Watch the brilliant Donald Trump speech Poldark parody: The four MPs who responded had this to say. Read more: Missing Celeste can't have gone far with £10 on her, say friends Steve Double, MP for Newquay and St Austell First and foremost I think we have to take a step back and accept that President Donald Trump is the democratically elected Head of State of the USA, our closest and most powerful ally. I, along with many of your readers I'm sure, was unhappy with the comments President Obama made during the referendum campaign, seeing it as none of his business to … [Read more...] about This is what Cornwall MPs have to say about US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump blasts back after latest court blow to his Muslim travel ban
Get daily updates directly to your inbox + SubscribeThank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Furious US president Donald Trump has vowed to fight to reinstate his travel ban on Muslims after an appeal court refused to order its resumption. The San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals refused to block a lower-court ruling that suspended the ban and allowed previously barred travellers to enter America. The move enraged Trump who now plans to take the case to the Supreme Court which will have the final say on the matter. Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will start in 8Cancel Play now Watch this video again Watch Next Video will play in Psychologist analyses Donald Trump's body language Watch Next After last night's court verdict Trump tweeted: Moments after Trump's tweet, Washington governor Jay Inslee, a Democrat who leads one of the states that challenged the ban, … [Read more...] about US President Donald Trump blasts back after latest court blow to his Muslim travel ban
Commons speaker John Bercow “strongly opposed” to US President Donald Trump giving a speech at Houses of Parliament
House of Commons speaker John Bercow has come out against US President Donald Trump addressing the Houses of Parliament on a state visit this year in an extraordinary intervention. More than a quarter of MPs have already signed a motion stating that Trump should not be offered the chance to make such a speech during his time in the UK. And this afternoon Bercow - one of three 'keyholders' who would have to approve an address in the ancient Westminster Hall - said he would block it, adding that he would also refuse to extend an invite for Trump to speak in the less prestigious Royal Gallery. Read More: Thereâs no case for cancelling Donald Trumpâs state visit to Britain Addressing the House of Commons, Bercow said his decision reflected Trump's recently implemented travel ban, which blocks entry to the US for passport holders from seven African and Middle Eastern nations, as well as the US President's recent criticism of a judge who overturned the ban and his comments on the … [Read more...] about Commons speaker John Bercow “strongly opposed” to US President Donald Trump giving a speech at Houses of Parliament
One in four MPs say US president Donald Trump shouldn’t get to make a big speech in the House of Commons on his state visit
Just over a quarter of MPs have now signed a motion calling for US president Donald Trump to be barred from making an address in the palace of Westminster during his state visit this year. Trump has already been invited to the UK by Prime Minister Theresa May, with a date for his arrival yet to be confirmed. Although his presidency is just weeks old, it has generated substantial protests, with thousands massing in central London last week to reject Trump's entry ban on passport holders from seven African and Middle Eastern countries. Read More: Khan tells diplomats from around the world to reject Trump's travel ban And now a total of 163 MPs have signed an Early Day Motion put forward by Labour MP Stephen Doughty, which argues Trump should not be granted the opportunity to address both MPs and peers in parliament during his visit. The cross-party motion has been signed by Labour and Scottish National Party MPs, although no Conservatives have yet lent their own support. Any plans for … [Read more...] about One in four MPs say US president Donald Trump shouldn’t get to make a big speech in the House of Commons on his state visit
‘He Will Not Divide Us’: Shia LaBeouf arrested at anti President Donald Trump protest
The protest took place at an art installation entitled He Will Not Divide up set up by the 30-year-old along with artists Nastja Säde Rönkkö and Luke Turner. Located in Queens, New York, it involves a camera mounted on a wall outside the Museum of the Moving Image. They aim to run the installation for the next four years or the length of 70-year-old Trump’s presidency and as part of it, passers by are encouraged to chant “he will not divide us”. A video captured by the installation's live feed shows the moment that the Transformers star was detained by police. While not clear what the reason for their intervention was, earlier footage sees Shia embraced by a man who shouts: “Hitler did nothing wrong”. The former child star responds by shoving him away before the camera then pans away. Speaking about his arrest, a fellow protester told TMZ: “Shia took a hit for us. He came out and tried to protect us. Veteran actor Jon Voight however … [Read more...] about ‘He Will Not Divide Us’: Shia LaBeouf arrested at anti President Donald Trump protest
President Donald Trump quotes BATMAN villain in inaugural speech? Fans freak out over similarity to Tom Hardy’s character Bane
President Trump, who took the oath of office yesterday, was met by an audience of millions as he delivered his first ever speech at the Capitol Building. But some listeners found there to be an incredibly similar echo to the words of Bane in the Dark Knight Rises – played by renown hunk Tom Hardy in the hit film. Trump’s speech saw him state he’d take back America from the elite class, and, in his words, be “giving it back to you, the people.” And, in a surreal coincidence, Bane says he wants to take control back from "corrupt forces" in the hit movie, finishing his own speech with: “…and give it back to you…the people.” And audiences took to Twitter to state how much they noticed the similarity. One wrote: “Trump has been watching too much Batman.” “If anyone thought his speech sounded like something from Batman's Bane - it's because it was.” said another. “Did Trump for real just quote Batman? … [Read more...] about President Donald Trump quotes BATMAN villain in inaugural speech? Fans freak out over similarity to Tom Hardy’s character Bane
