Prodded by Trump, FBI to look into complaint about its 2016 tactics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Justice Department agreed on Monday to investigate “any irregularities” in FBI tactics related to President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign after Trump questioned whether an FBI informant had been planted into his political orga…
Senator Corker says turned down position as ambassador to Australia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump offered Senator Bob Corker the chance to be the U.S. ambassador to Australia, but the Republican lawmaker, currently chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said on Monday he turned the pos…
Senator Corker says turned down position as Australia envoy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump offered Senator Bob Corker the chance to be the U.S. ambassador to Australia, but the Republican lawmaker, currently chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said on Monday he turned the pos…
Senate panel delays vote to approve auto safety chief
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on Monday delayed a vote on the Trump administration’s nominee to be the top auto safety regulator in the face of opposition among Democrats over planned changes to vehicle emissions rules.
Under pressure from Trump, FBI and Justice agree to expanded Russia probe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department on Monday agreed to expand its investigation into alleged Russia collusion in the 2016 election to include “any irregularities” in FBI tactics involving Trump’s presidential campaign, a White House spo…
Trump willing to walk away from North Korea summit: Pence
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump is willing to walk away from an unprecedented summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un scheduled for next month, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Monday, after North Korea called into question…
Justice Department expands 2016 probe into alleged Russia collusion
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department on Monday agreed to expand its investigation into alleged Russia collusion in the 2016 election to include “any irregularities” involving FBI tactics on Trump’s presidential campaign, a White House spo…
Trump to meet FBI, Justice officials over campaign spying concerns
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will meet on Monday with Justice Department and intelligence officials to discuss his order to look into whether his 2016 presidential campaign was infiltrated or surveilled under the Obama administrat…
Trump signs congressional resolution overturning auto lending rule
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump signed into a law a congressional resolution overhauling a rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that aimed to bar discrimination in auto lending, the White House said on Monda…
Trump to meet top Justice, intelligence leaders: official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will meet on Monday with Justice Department and intelligence officials to discuss his order to look into whether his 2016 presidential campaign was infiltrated or surveilled under the Obama administrat…
