Trump tells advisers he wants U.S. out of Syria: senior officials
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Reuters) – President Donald Trump has told advisers he wants an early exit of U.S. troops from Syria, two senior administration officials said on Friday, a stance that may put him at odds with U.S. military officials who see the …
U.S. visa applicants to be asked for social media history: State Department
(Reuters) – In a broad expansion of the information gathered from applicants for U.S. visas, the federal government is proposing to collect social media identities from nearly everyone who seeks entry into the United States, according to a State Depart…
Ex-FBI deputy McCabe’s online legal defense fund nears $300,000 in hours
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who was fired by the Trump administration but has said he was terminated because he is a crucial witness in the Russia investigation, has raised more than $292,000 in seven hours to help …
Exclusive: Trump weighs dropping personal efforts on biofuel reform – sources
NEW YORK (Reuters) – President Donald Trump is seriously considering abandoning efforts to remake the nation’s biofuel laws after wading deep into an issue that divides some of his core constituencies, according to three sources familiar with the admin…
U.S. prosecutor reviewing Republican complaints against FBI: Sessions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions revealed that Utah’s top federal prosecutor is investigating a variety of Republican allegations of misconduct at the Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation, according to a lett…
EPA poised to announce rejection of Obama vehicle fuel efficiency rules
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to use a Virginia car dealership on Tuesday as the setting to tout its rejection of the Obama administration’s landmark vehicle fuel efficiency rules, a move that could put autom…
Porn star Daniels loses bid to question Trump, get quick trial
(Reuters) – A federal judge has rejected adult film star Stormy Daniels’ request for permission to question Donald Trump and schedule a trial soon in her lawsuit to end her agreement to remain silent about her alleged sexual encounter with the U.S. pre…
Mueller probing Russia contacts at Republican convention: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Investigators probing whether Donald Trump’s presidential campaign colluded with Russia have been questioning witnesses about events at the 2016 Republican National Convention, according to two sources familiar with Special Couns…
Trump says infrastructure plan will likely have to wait until 2018 elections
RICHFIELD, Ohio (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his infrastructure plan will likely have to wait until after the November congressional elections.
Former FBI deputy McCabe launches legal defense fund in wake of firing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who was fired by the Trump administration but says he was terminated because he is a crucial witness in the Russia investigation, is raising funds to help cover costs defending against ot…
