House Democrats ask Sessions for White House documents about AT&T deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Four Democrats in the House of Representatives wrote the Justice Department on Thursday to request documents related to its decision to file a lawsuit to stop AT&T from buying Time Warner .
Congress to vote on long-term budget deal, averting shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers were expected to vote on Thursday on a two-year budget deal that would avert another government shutdown but add $300 billion to the federal deficit and leave the thorny issue of immigration unresolved.
Trump to nominate tax attorney for IRS commissioner: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump will nominate a tax attorney who has advised both the U.S. government and the state of California on revenue to lead the Internal Revenue Service as it implements a radical overhaul of the country’s tax sys…
Trump military parade might not be in Washington, Pentagon suggests
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon on Thursday said it was not certain that the Washington-area would host a parade requested by President Donald Trump to honor the U.S. military.
Trump-requested parade might not be in Washington, Pentagon suggests
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon on Thursday said it was not certain that the Washington D.C.-area would ultimately host a parade requested by President Donald Trump to honor the U.S. military.
House speaker says will move on immigration bill after budget
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan on Thursday said Republicans will move on immigration legislation backed by President Donald Trump after lawmakers finish with the current budget deal.
Internet firms back congressional vote to restore net neutrality rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Technology companies including Alphabet Inc and Facebook Inc on Thursday threw their weight behind a congressional bid to reverse the Trump administration’s plan to repeal Obama-era rules designed to protect an open internet.
Internet firms back congressional vote to reverse net neutrality repeal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A trade group representing Alphabet Inc , Facebook Inc and other internet firms on Thursday backed a congressional reversal of the Trump administration’s December repeal of net neutrality rules.
Congress expected to vote on budget to avert government shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives were expected to vote on a proposed budget deal on Thursday that would avert another government shutdown but that has angered fiscal conservatives who complain it would lead to a $1 tr…
Trump tax cuts trickle across America, bringing glee and skepticism
(Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s $1.5 trillion tax overhaul, touted as major tax relief for individuals and corporations, is showing up in bigger paychecks and bonuses awarded to workers by companies whose tax bills are being slashed.