U.S. House Republicans try to rescue ‘Dreamer’ immigration talks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Negotiations in the U.S. House of Representatives on immigration legislation were on the verge of collapse on Tuesday as Republicans fought over how much protection to give undocumented “Dreamer” immigrants and as President Donal…
White House aide apologizes for ‘special place in hell’ comment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House trade adviser Peter Navarro apologized on Tuesday for saying there was a “special place in hell” for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after last week’s Group of Seven summit, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Mattis not surprised by Trump halting South Korea drills: Pentagon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was not caught off guard by President Donald Trump’s announcement that he was suspending military exercises with South Korea, a Pentagon spokeswoman said on Tuesday, adding he was consulted ahead…
White House aide apologizes over ‘special place in hell’ comment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House trade adviser Peter Navarro apologized on Tuesday for his sharp comments directed at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after last week’s Group of Seven summit, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Trump offers to end Korea war games after historic Kim summit
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a largely symbolic summit on Tuesday, and the U.S. president offered an unexpected concession to the North, saying he would halt joint military exercises with South Korea.
White House’s Navarro apologizes for ‘special place in hell’ comment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House trade adviser Peter Navarro apologized on Tuesday for his sharp comments directed at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after last week’s Group of Seven summit, according to the Wall Street Journal.
McConnell: U.S. must restore ‘maximum pressure’ if North Korea does not stick to Trump deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday he supported the goals set out in President Donald Trump’s joint statement with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un but said Washington must be prepared to respond if Pyongy…
Historic Trump-Kim summit ends with promise, light on substance
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged at a historic summit on Tuesday to move toward complete denuclearization, while the United States promised its old foe security guarantees.
Democrats aim to mobilize African-American base, win back white moderates
JACKSON, Miss. (Reuters) – Walking through his law office in Jackson, Mississippi, Mike Espy shows off a framed award from the National Rifle Association recognizing his pro-gun votes in Congress.
Democratic House race in Virginia highlights primary voting in five states
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Voters in five states will select candidates on Tuesday for November’s midterm elections, with a Democratic battle in Virginia for the right to challenge one of the most endangered Republicans in Congress topping the slate of par…
