Auto-industry on the Coast preparing for tariffs
GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV) - Today, President Trump announced a 90 day pause on tariffs with the exception of China. Businesses along the Coast now have more time to…
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President Trump is participating in a formal signing ceremony at the Capitol
Flanked by members of Congress from both parties, Trump sat in a high-backed red chair at an ornate desk and began affixing his signature to documents. One act was related to Cabinet duties while another directed that U.S. flags be…
Mississippi band invited to take part in President Donald Trump's inauguration parade
The Mississippi Valley State University Band has been invited to perform in President Donald Trump's inauguration parade. The band is seeking funds to acquire instruments, uniforms, and other essential resources. The QR code to donate can be found on this…
Trump administration approves disaster declaration for Mississippi following Hurricane Zeta
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Trump administration has approved Gov. Tate Reeves’ request for federal help following Hurricane Zeta. President Donald Trump declared the disaster on New Year’s Eve, ordering federal aid to help South Mississippi counties recover from the…
Republicans nominate Trump; he questions election integrity
President Donald Trump has turned a surprise opening-day appearance at his party’s scaled-down national political convention into an opportunity to cast doubt on the integrity of the fall election.
Trump floats election 'delay' amid claims of voting fraud
By Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is for the first time floating a “delay" to November's presidential election. And he's making unsubstantiated allegations that increased mail-in voting will result in fraud. The dates of federal elections are…
President Trump tweets he has instructed the U.S. Navy to "shoot down and destroy" Iranian boats
President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that he has instructed the US Navy to "shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats" that harass US ships. "I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and…
Where's your economic impact payment? Here's how to track your stimulus check.
The government began issuing one-time economic impact payments this week. Most adults who earned up to $75,000 will see a $1,200 payout, while married couples who made up to $150,000 can expect to get $2,400. Parents will get payments of…
President Trump's name to be added to stimulus checks in unprecedented move
By COLLEEN LONG and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s name will be printed on the stimulus checks that the Internal Revenue Service will be sending to tens of millions of Americans around the country. It's…
President Trump approves major disaster declaration for Mississippi over COVID-19
WASHINGTON (WXXV) — President Donald Trump declared Monday morning that a “major disaster” exists in Mississippi in the areas affected by the Coronavirus. The disaster declaration is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and dates back to January 20, 2020,…
Ex-Gov. Blagojevich returns to Chicago, maintains innocence
By MICHAEL TARM Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is back home in Chicago after his sentence for political corruption was commuted by President Donald Trump. Reporters and onlookers were on hand Wednesday as the now…
Trump budget boosts military, slashes social safety nets
(NBC News) — President Trump's $4.8 trillion dollar budget plan was released Monday. It boosts military spending and provides more funds for a wall along the Mexico border, but cuts food stamps, farm subsidies and student loans. House Speaker Nancy…
Not Guilty: Split Senate acquits Trump of impeachment
By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate has acquitted President Donald Trump of impeachment, ending only the third presidential trial in American history with votes that split the country and tested civic…
Looking Ahead: President Trump Lays Out Vision for the Year in State of the Union Address
President Donald Trump addressed both houses of Congress in his third State of the Union Address Tuesday night. The President laying out his vision for the year, an election year, coming just one day after the Iowa caucuses, and one day…
Trump Qualifies for March 10 Primary Ballot in Mississippi
By Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — President Donald Trump's campaign has filed paperwork for him to appear on the March 10 Republican primary ballot in Mississippi. The qualifying papers and a $2,500 check were filed Monday at the state Republican headquarters…
Pelosi, Trump reach agreement on North American trade pact
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday announced agreement on a modified North American trade pact.
Pelosi OKs drafting of impeachment articles against Trump
By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that the House is moving forward to draft articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Pelosi delivered the historic announcement as Democrats push…
Biloxi, Tupelo to absorb costs for added security during visits from President Trump
The cities of Tupelo and Biloxi are not seeking reimbursement for public expenses from appearances by President Donald Trump. Tupelo spent $4,775 to provide security when Trump was there November 1. Mayor Jason Shelton says the costs are a “non-issue”…
Trump donates 3rd-quarter salary to help fight opioid crisis
President Donald Trump is donating his third-quarter salary to help tackle the nation’s opioid epidemic.
President Trump to sign the PACT Act, criminalizing certain acts of animal cruelty
President Donald Trump is expected to sign into law the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act. Trump is scheduled to sign the bill at in the Oval Office on Monday afternoon. Once signed, an offender of the law can…
Tate Reeves looking forward to President Trump’s upcoming Mississippi visit
President Trump's visit to Mississippi is welcomed news for Gubernatorial Republican Candidate Tate Reeves ahead of state elections in November. The President plans to rally for Reeves in Tupelo, MS on November 1st, just days before voters head to the…
Pres. Trump endorses GOP’s Reeves in governor’s race
President Donald Trump is tweeting that Tate Reeves, the Republican nominee in the Mississippi governor’s race, has his “Complete & Total Endorsement.”
President Trump Kicks Off 2020 Re-election Campaign
President Trump kicked off his re-election bid Tuesday night as he debuted a new campaign slogan of "Keep America Great."
President Trump Threatens to Deport Millions Beginning Next Week
Trump Threatens to Deport Millions Beginning Next Week