Trump says he may visit Jerusalem for U.S. Embassy opening
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he may go to Jerusalem, where the United States is moving its embassy from Tel Aviv later this month after Trump broke with other world powers last year to recognize Jerusalem as Israel…
Trump blasts ‘leak’ of list of Mueller questions to president
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized U.S. media reports that U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller has compiled a list of more than 40 questions to ask the president as part of his probe into Russia’s election meddling…
Trump campaign aide Manafort sued by bankruptcy trustee over California property deal
(Reuters) – A bankruptcy trustee has filed a lawsuit against Paul Manafort in California alleging that he falsely claimed he was a creditor owed $2.7 million in a failed real estate deal with his former son-in-law.
Mueller has dozens of questions for Trump in Russia probe: New York Times
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Special Counsel Robert Mueller has at least four dozen questions he wants to ask President Donald Trump in his investigation of possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, the New York Times reported on Monday.
House may vote on Dodd-Frank changes in May: majority leader
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif./WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives could vote in May on a bill easing bank rules adopted after the 2007-2009 global financial crisis, a leading Republican lawmaker said on Monday.
Comey says Mueller should get ‘open-ended’ interview with Trump
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former FBI Director James Comey offered some advice on Monday for Special Counsel Robert Mueller: Press President Donald Trump to sit down for a completely “open-ended” interview in the probe of alleged Russian meddling in the 20…
U.S. lawmakers seek details from EPA chief on fuel economy rule changes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two Democratic lawmakers asked Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt on Monday for documents related to proposed changes to vehicle fuel emission standards and California’s authority to set its own measures, and accu…
Benefit of Trump tax cuts overshadowed by technology and misplaced policies: Milken conference speakers
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The windfall gains from the tax cuts passed by the U.S. Congress in December have brought back “animal spirits” that encourage risk-taking throughout corporate America, according to some of the participants at the annual Milken Institute Global Conference in California on Monday.
U.S. House may vote on Dodd-Frank changes in May: majority leader
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif./WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives could vote in May on a bill easing bank rules adopted after the 2007-2009 global financial crisis, a leading Republican lawmaker said on Monday.
Senator Rubio says U.S. workers get little benefit from tax reform: report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, in a move that may undercut his party’s message about the recent tax overhaul ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, told the Economist magazine there is “no evidence whatsoever” the law signifi…