At long last, Senate to debate ‘Dreamer’ immigrants’ future
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate was to begin a major, free-for-all immigration debate, its first in nearly five years, on Monday evening that could decide the fate of 700,000 “Dreamer” immigrants, young people brought into the country illegally …
U.S. to push for ‘reciprocal tax’ on trade partners: Trump
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would push for a “reciprocal tax” against countries, including U.S. allies, that levy tariffs on American products, but officials did not provide details on how such a tax would be s…
Top U.S. diplomat urges action on harassment as issue roils White House
CAIRO (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday urged department employees to intervene if they witness sexual harassment, two days after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed sympathy for those accused of harassment and not given due…
Trump budget cuts domestic programs, favors military and wall
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump proposed a budget on Monday that calls for cuts in domestic programs and seeks a sharp increase in military spending and funding for a wall on the Mexican border.
Factbox: Trump on Twitter (February 12) – Infrastructure, Opioid scourge
The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS.
Trump says U.S. will unveil ‘reciprocal tax’ with other countries
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would push for a “reciprocal tax” against countries that levy tariffs against American products, including nations that are allied with the United States.
White House releases 2019 budget proposal, seeks funds for wall, military
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump released his second budget on Monday, seeking to bolster military spending and requesting funds for infrastructure, construction of a wall along the border with Mexico and opioid treatment programs.
Tillerson announces mandatory sexual harassment training
CAIRO (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Monday that department employees must step in and intervene if they witness sexual harassment, one day after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed sympathy for those accused of harassment …
Top U.S. diplomat announces mandatory sexual harassment training
CAIRO (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Monday that department employees must step in and intervene if they witness sexual harassment, one day after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed sympathy for those accused of harassment …
Trump budget plan to seek funds for border wall, infrastructure, opioid treatment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump will unveil his second budget on Monday, seeking to make good on his promise to bolster military spending and requesting funds for infrastructure, construction of a wall along the border with Mexico and opi…