Senate rejects immigration bills, leaves Dreamers in limbo
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate rejected a series of bills to protect “Dreamer” immigrants on Thursday, leaving in limbo the future of 1.8 million young adults brought to the United States illegally as children.
U.S. spy agencies to brief state officials on election threats
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. intelligence and security agencies will meet with senior election officials from all 50 states this weekend to lay out threats to the integrity of U.S. elections and security measures they can take, the top U.S. spy agency s…
U.S. tries to keep some Russia probe details secret despite Republican memo
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday fought in federal court to keep some minor details of its counterintelligence probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election under wraps, even after President Donald Trump had unwrapp…
U.S., Mexico working to set up Trump, Pena Nieto meeting: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Officials are working to arrange a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto “in the near future” to review progress on trade talks, a border wall and other issues, the White House said …
Republican Romney to announce Senate bid Friday: source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is expected to say in a video announcement on Friday that he will run for a U.S. Senate seat in Utah, a source familiar with his plans said on Thursday.
Senate rejects immigration bills after Trump veto threat
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate failed to advance any legislation to protect “Dreamer” immigrants on Thursday, falling short of the 60 votes needed to move forward on four proposals including one backed by President Donald Trump and two bipartis…
U.S. official: ‘Would be surprised’ if Russia doesn’t face sanctions under new law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said on Thursday she would be surprised if the United States doesn’t at some point impose sanctions on Russian firms or entities covered by a U.S. sanctions law that went into effe…
Bannon met with special counsel investigators two days this week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former White House adviser Steve Bannon answered questions from Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s team for two days this week, but then frustrated lawmakers by remaining tight-lipped during testimony to the House Intelligence Comm…
Factbox: Trump on Twitter (February 15) – Florida shooting, immigration
The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS.
House intel panel leaders: Bannon refuses to answer many queries
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Steve Bannon, a former top adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, declined to answer many questions during his second closed-door meeting with the U.S. House Intelligence Committee on Thursday, frustrating members of the panel, …
