Donald Trump has been a fixture of American culture for decades. As a real estate mogul, Trump has made his mark -- literally -- on cities across the country, branding hotels, casinos, resorts and even airlines with the "Trump" name. His 1987 best-selling book, "The Art of the Deal" helped Trump become a celebrity, a status that was cemented with his reality television series, "The Apprentice."
Trump had flirted with running for president many times and in 2000, he briefly ran for the Reform Party nomination. Few took him seriously in 2015 when he began talking about running for the Republican Party nomination until he actually announced and began seriously campaigning.
In a much-criticized announcement speech, Trump made illegal immigration his top cause, calling Mexicans crossing the southern border into the United States criminals and rapists. Trump's rallies attracted large crowds and the businessman began rising in the polls, eventually rising to the top of the GOP field in early primary states and nationally.
When his rhetoric escalated, so did his poll numbers. Trump has criticized his fellow Republicans, often in personal ways. He has criticized Washington leaders of both parties for being ineffective in halting illegal immigration and making international trade deals and has made a rallying cry of his campaign slogan, "Make America Great Again."
Historic level turnouts have helped Trump solidify a first place lead so far in the primary contest. The billionaire has won 10 states and is expected to win more on his path to the nomination.
The rapper landed back on U.S. soil Saturday, leaving behind him the looming verdict in an episode that has led to unexpected tension between the U.S. and its European ally.
"Don't make the mistake of thinking that it is simply Democrats who are concerned about this," said GOP Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas.
The study does not prove Russian interference swung the election to Trump. But it did find Trump's poll numbers improved when Russian trolls were active.
Trump cast his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Group of 20 economic summit in Osaka as a success.
"The choice we face is ultimately between diplomacy or some form of war," then-President Barack Obama said in 2015.
Analysis: After a strike like the one Trump says he canceled, officials and experts warn Iran might hit back via proxy forces far from the Middle East.
While in Europe to commemorate D-Day, Trump asked at least 3 people if they had any suggestions for different candidates, four sources said.
According to press reports, auditors said John Kelly told them to produce upbeat reports about FEMA's response to disasters, including Hurricane Sandy.
The president backed Boris Johnson in the race to be the U.K.'s next leader and described Meghan Markle as "nasty" in comments that threatened to overshadow his trip.
President Donald Trump is set to nominate Patrick Shanahan despite his concerns that he does not fit the mold of a battle-hardened general, officials said.
Analysis: Barr's Senate appearance makes clear he and Mueller are at odds about Mueller's role, his findings, and even how unhappy Mueller is with Barr.
Patrick Shanahan is now likely to be nominated as defense secretary, but faces an uphill battle as opposition has mounted in recent weeks.
"The Russians found a group of people who were not intelligence savvy" and didn't listen to U.S. intel officials, said a CIA veteran.
Officials say they're still looking into whether any Americans helped the Russians interfere in the 2016 election, or are still compromised by Russia.
Trump pulled Ron Vitiello's nomination to lead ICE last week because he said he wanted to go in a "tougher" direction. Now Vitiello will leave the agency.
Analysis: Barr appeared to endorse a widespread GOP view that the Mueller probe may have involved inappropriate surveillance of the Trump campaign.
While North Korea's Kim sought to praise the president and sideline his envoys, U.S. officials and allies worked to keep him from cutting a lopsided deal.
In the short run, the tax law coupled with federal spending acted as a stimulus, a "sugar rush," but there are indicators the economy may slow this year.
