Rhode Island’s Democratic governor fends off challenge from left
Rhode Island Democratic Governor Gina Raimondo turned back a challenge from her party’s left-wing flank in the state’s nominating contests on Wednesday, advancing her bid to win a second term in office in November’s general election.
Republicans seek sanctions on Iraqi militias with Iran ties
Republican U.S. senators plan to introduce legislation on Wednesday seeking to counteract what they see as Iran’s increasing influence in Iraq, amid concern about attacks in Iraq by groups U.S. officials consider Iranian proxies, a Senate aide said on …
Senate approves Rettig to head Internal Revenue Service
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed President Donald Trump’s choice of Beverly Hills, California, tax lawyer Charles Rettig to be commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, the federal agency that implements tax laws.
Trump signs order to enable sanctions for U.S. election meddling
Under fire over his handling of Russian election meddling, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday meant to strengthen election security by slapping sanctions on foreign countries or people who try to interfere in the U.S. po…
U.S. Republicans seek sanctions on Iraqi militias with Iran ties
Republican U.S. senators plan to introduce legislation on Wednesday seeking to counteract what they see as Iran’s increasing influence in Iraq, amid concern about attacks in Iraq by groups U.S. officials consider Iranian proxies, a Senate aide said on …
Trump signs order on sanctions for U.S. election meddling
Under fire over his handling of Russian election meddling, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday meant to make U.S. elections more secure by slapping sanctions on any foreigners trying to interfere in the political process….
Mexico’s Videgaray visiting White House, Nielsen
Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray is traveling to Washington to discuss bilateral issues, security and immigration with White House officials and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, his ministry said on Wednesday.
Special Report: Slamming the door – How Trump transformed U.S. refugee program
On Jan. 19, 2017, Aden Hassan’s long wait to start a new life ended when he stepped off a plane in Columbus, Ohio, half a world away from the Kenyan refugee camp where he had lived for a decade.
Trump signs order to impose sanctions for U.S. election meddling
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to help protect U.S. elections from foreign interference by imposing sanctions on countries and other actors who seek to meddle, U.S. officials said.
JPMorgan’s Dimon backtracks after saying he could beat Trump
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co , quickly backtracked on Wednesday morning from having said he could beat President Donald Trump in a campaign but not liberal Democrats.
