Trump congratulates Putin on election, leaders look to meet soon
MOSCOW/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Tuesday congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election and said they would likely meet soon as relations between the two countries grow more strained over allegations of Russia…
Exclusive: Trump to boost exports of lethal drones to more U.S. allies – sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump will soon make it easier to export some types of lethal U.S.-made drones to potentially dozens more allies and partners, according to people familiar with the plan.
Iran, Yemen in focus as Trump and Saudi crown prince meet
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday discussed tensions with Iran and a Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen which has come under criticism in Congress.
Judge blocks Mississippi law that would ban abortions after 15 weeks
(Reuters) – A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a Mississippi law that would ban abortions after 15 weeks in a ruling handed down one day after the state’s governor signed the measure.
Trump congratulates Putin on poll victory, possible meeting discussed: Kremlin
MOSCOW (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump phoned Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to congratulate him on his re-election and they discussed the possibility of a meeting, the Kremlin said.
Congress leaders seek to finalize spending bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers sought to reach an agreement on Tuesday on a massive government spending bill that Congress hopes to pass by Friday, with immigration issues such as President Donald Trump’s border wall and protections for young ‘D…
Iran, Yemen in focus as Trump and Saudi prince meet at White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will discuss tensions with Iran and a Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen which has come under criticism in Congress when they meet on Tues…
Senators criticize U.S. support for Saudi campaign in Yemen as crown prince visits
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. senators debated a resolution seeking an end to U.S. support for Saudi Arabia’s campaign in Yemen’s civil war on Tuesday, the same day President Donald Trump was due to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the…
Senate committee launches effort to prevent election hacking
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Senate committee on Tuesday released its first draft recommendations on how to prevent foreign hacking of U.S. elections, calling on Congress to help states tighten security after spending more than a year investigating Ru…
EPA chief’s security detail on Italy trip cost $30,000: document
(Reuters) – The U.S. government spent over $30,000 on personal security for Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt during his trip last year to Italy, according to documents obtained by a watchdog group that said the spending was irresponsi…
