New York regulator asks Deutsche, other banks about Kushner loans: source
(Reuters) – New York’s state banking regulator asked Deutsche Bank AG and two other lenders for information on their relationships with U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and White House senior adviser Jared Kushner and his family’s real estate …
Sessions pushes back at Trump, vows Justice Department impartiality
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Attorney General Jeff Sessions pushed back against criticism from President Donald Trump on Wednesday over his decision to have the Justice Department inspector general – and not prosecutors – investigate alleged surveillance abu…
Supreme Court wrestles with Minnesota voter apparel case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday grappled over the legality of a Minnesota law barring people from wearing overtly political apparel at polling places, with some justices indicating it infringes on free speech rights and other…
Trump to talk about guns, schools with 17 lawmakers at White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will discuss ideas on school safety on Wednesday with a diverse group of 17 lawmakers, including advocates for more gun control and opponents who fear infringement of constitutional protections of gun …
Supreme Court mulls challenge to Minnesota voter apparel law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday grappled over the legality of a Minnesota law barring people from wearing overtly political apparel at polling places, with some justices indicating it infringes on free speech rights and other…
Senate panel approves Trump’s nominees for antitrust agency
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate Commerce Committee voted on Wednesday to approve President Donald Trump’s four nominees to the Federal Trade Commission, a spokeswoman for the committee said.
Ex-Trump top aide Manafort pleads not guilty, faces September trial
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a new indictment brought against him in the investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election and will face tri…
What’s in play in Washington after Florida school shooting
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump, a Republican who has frequently pledged support for gun rights, is considering some changes to gun laws and other safety measures after the Feb. 14 mass shooting at a Florida high school that killed 1…
Factbox: Trump on Twitter (Feb 28) – Heritage Foundation, border security, FISA abuse
The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS.
Trump calls Sessions’ surveillance probe decision ‘disgraceful’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump launched a fresh attack on Wednesday against his attorney general, calling Jeff Sessions’ decision to have the Justice Department inspector general – and not prosecutors – investigate alleged surveilla…
