Donald Trump has lauded state and local officials in the aftermath of catasrophic flooding in Texas, even amid mounting criticism that they may have ... the “Liberation Day” tariffs were announced.

Six months into Trump's second term, spheres of influence are emerging among his White House staff and Cabinet secretaries.

Donald Trump met with Texas officials on Friday in Kerrville as he toured the damage from last week's devastating flash flooding.The US president and First Lady Melania Trump shook hands with rescuers ...