Trump administration plans to nominate Harry Harris as South Korea envoy: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration plans to nominate Admiral Harry Harris, the head of the U.S. Pacific Command and who has already been nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Australia, to fill the long-vacant post of ambassador to S…
Trump says NAFTA talks going ‘nicely,’ Canada sees progress on auto rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday a new North American Free Trade Agreement could be agreed on quickly, as Canada hailed progress on forging new rules for the auto industry, the pivotal issue in talks to revamp the 24-y…
U.S. Supreme Court divided over Texas electoral district fight
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared divided along ideological lines as it heard a bid by Texas to revive Republican-drawn electoral districts thrown out by a lower court for diluting the clout of black and Hispanic voters….
Trump on Twitter (April 24) – Arizona, Trudeau, Macron
The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS.
Trump opens door for Jackson to pull out as nominee for veterans job
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday left open the possibility that his doctor, Ronny Jackson, would withdraw as his pick to lead the Veterans Affairs department after allegations stalled his Senate confirmation hearing.
Trump’s nomination to run veterans agency runs into trouble
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s nomination of his presidential physician, Ronny Jackson, to head the Veterans Affairs department ran into trouble on Tuesday when a Senate committee delayed his confirmation in light of “new informat…
Senate panel postpones hearing for VA nominee: Washington Post
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Senate committee has postponed a confirmation hearing set for this week for President Donald Trump’s nominee to be secretary of veterans affairs, Ronny Jackson, the Washington Post reported on Monday.
Illinois’ vendor lifeline at risk as interest payments lag
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois’ inability to pay interest penalties on overdue state bills could sink a program that allows unpaid vendors to obtain immediate cash and keep essential state services flowing, private lenders participating in the program sa…
Senate committee paves way for Pompeo to become top U.S. diplomat
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Senate committee approved the nomination of President Donald Trump’s choice for secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, on Monday after a Republican senator who had been opposed threw his support behind the CIA director in the fa…
Republican Senator Paul changes mind, will back Pompeo nomination
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Senator Rand Paul said on Monday he will support CIA Director Mike Pompeo’s nomination to be U.S. secretary of state, changing his position as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee gathered to vote on Pompeo.
