Trump, UAE leader push for unity in Gulf as dispute drags on
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates agreed on Friday to push for unity among Gulf nations, the White House said, amid a bitter standoff between Qatar and ot…
Former Senator Akaka, first native Hawaiian in Senate, dies at 93
(Reuters) – Former Senator Daniel Akaka, the first native Hawaiian in the U.S. Senate, who strove for recognition of Filipino veterans who fought with the United States during World War Two, died on Friday at age 93.
Trump signs memo ending ‘catch and release’ immigration policy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Friday ordering the end of a policy, known as “catch and release,” in which illegal immigrants are released from detention while awaiting a court hearing on their status.
Scandal-hit Republican congressman Farenthold steps down
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Republican U.S. Representative Blake Farenthold of Texas, accused by a female former aide of sexual harassment, abruptly resigned from Congress on Friday after admitting to allowing an unprofessional culture to flourish in his…
Oklahoma approves tax deal but teachers vow to extend strike
TULSA, Okla. (Reuters) – The Oklahoma Senate passed a $44 million revenue and tax package on Friday to fund the state’s public schools, but the amount fell short of new spending sought by teachers who walked out in protest of a decade of education budg…
Panic! Don’t panic! Navigating the trade talk proves dicey
NEW YORK (Reuters) – “Don’t overreact,” President Donald Trump’s chief economic adviser told investors on Wednesday, when U.S. stocks were deep in the red over worries about the administration’s plan for $50 billion of import duties aimed at China.
U.S. attorney general renews calls to prosecute first-time border crossers
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions ramped up calls on Friday to criminally prosecute immigrants who cross illegally into the United States, adding to a barrage of statements on immigration by the administration of Presi…
Trump to mull U.S. biofuels policy options in cabinet meeting Monday
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will review a list of potential changes to the nation’s renewable fuel laws at a meeting with members of his cabinet on Monday, two sources said, as biofuels groups warned against any action that would w…
Facebook backs political ad bill, sets limits on ‘issue ads’
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Facebook Inc backed for the first time on Friday proposed legislation requiring social media sites to disclose the identities of buyers of online political campaign ads and introduced a new verification process for …
Oklahoma eyes tax hikes as teachers’ strike threatens second week
TULSA, Okla. (Reuters) – The Oklahoma Senate passed an internet sales tax on Friday to help fund the state’s public schools, but the $20 million measure represents just a fraction of new spending sought by teachers who walked out in protest of a decade…
