Democrats press Trump nominee to influential appeals court
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Democrats complained that Republicans held a confirmation hearing on Wednesday for a federal prosecutor President Donald Trump has nominated to serve on an influential appeals court despite opposition from his home st…
Daniels’ attorney questions Trump lawyer dealings; firms defend payments
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An attorney for porn star Stormy Daniels said on Wednesday he has more evidence of ties between a Russian oligarch sanctioned by the United States and a payment to U.S. President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, and…
Americans freed by North Korea before Trump-Kim summit head home
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – North Korea released three American prisoners and handed them over to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday, clearing a major obstacle to an unprecedented summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader K…
Rebel U.S. House Republicans seek to force ‘Dreamer’ immigration vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A breakaway group of Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives plans on Wednesday to defy their leaders and join with Democrats in an attempt to force action on legislation that would protect young, illegal immigrants from…
Stormy Daniels’ lawyer questions dealings as companies defend Trump attorney payments
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An attorney for porn star Stormy Daniels said on Wednesday he has more evidence of ties between a Russian oligarch sanctioned by the United States and a payment to U.S. President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, and…
Europeans work to save Iran deal, and business, after Trump pulls out
WASHINGTON/PARIS (Reuters) – Dismayed European allies sought to salvage the international nuclear pact and preserve their business with Iran on Wednesday after President Donald Trump pulled the United States out of the landmark accord and ordered sanct…
AT&T payments to Trump lawyer more than reported: source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – AT&T Inc paid Essential Consultants, a company set up by President Donald Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen, more than the $200,000 that came to light late on Tuesday, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.
Three Americans freed by North Korea ahead of Trump-Kim summit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – North Korea released three American prisoners and handed them over to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday, clearing a major obstacle to an unprecedented summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader K…
North Korea releases detained Americans ahead of planned Trump-Kim summit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – North Korea released three American detainees and handed them over to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday, clearing a major obstacle to an unprecedented summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader K…
Trump’s CIA pick promises no more harsh interrogation program
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s pick for CIA director was grilled by lawmakers on Wednesday over her role in the agency’s past harsh interrogation system, pledging she would never restart the program or follow any morally objectionable …
