U.S. intelligence officials brief lawmakers on Russia probe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers, including a senior Democrat, went to the Justice Department for first of two planned classified briefings on Thursday from FBI and intelligence officials on an FBI probe into Russian election meddling after Presid…
Trump signs bill easing U.S. bank rules into law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law on Thursday a bill that would ease rules on most banks for the first time since the 2007-2009 financial crisis.
U.S. lawmakers were briefed on China’s ZTE: senator
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Bob Corker, the chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, said on Thursday that he and other lawmakers had been briefed on Wednesday evening about the Chinese telecommunications firm ZTE Corp.
With gratitude, ailing John McCain looks back in HBO documentary
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – At age 81, and with a terminal cancer diagnosis, U.S. Senator John McCain is looking back on his life, not with rancor or to settle old scores, but with immense gratitude.
Trump rejects moderate immigration deal, wants ‘whole package’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected a push by moderate congressional Republicans for a “Dreamer” immigration deal, saying he would only back sweeping immigration legislation that met all of his demands, including a U…
Trump rejects push for moderate immigration deal, wants ‘whole package’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected a push by moderate congressional Republicans for a ‘Dreamer’ immigration deal, saying he would only back sweeping immigration legislation that met all of his demands, including a U…
U.S. intelligence officials to brief lawmakers on Russia probe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers, including senior Democrats, will receive classified briefings from FBI and intelligence officials on Thursday on an FBI probe into Russian election meddling after President Donald Trump made unsubstantiated claims…
Trump urges a new ‘structure’ for U.S.-China trade deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled a new direction in U.S.-China trade talks and said any deal would need “a different structure,” fueling uncertainty over current negotiations.
Trump fundraiser launches subpoena blitz in Qatar legal fight- sources
(Reuters) – Lawyers for Elliott Broidy, a top fundraiser for U.S. President Donald Trump, have sent out more than 40 subpoenas to internet service providers, lobbying firms and others in an escalating legal fight against Qatar for allegedly hacking int…
Bipartisan U.S. election probe briefing expected in June: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bipartisan group of congressional leaders will receive a briefing on the FBI probe into Russian election meddling, likely in early June, the White House said on Wednesday, following one planned for Thursday to which no Democrats were invited.
