Democrat cites ‘pattern’ of U.S. administration refusals to testify in Russia probe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top Democrat on the U.S. House Intelligence Committee described on Wednesday “a developing pattern” in which witnesses have declined to discuss events occurring after President Donald Trump’s election in the panel’s probe of …
U.S. senator ‘more optimistic’ about NAFTA after Trump meeting
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn said following a White House meeting on Wednesday that he is “more optimistic” that President Donald Trump will not terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement and will push ahead with ta…
U.S. congressional leaders forge budget deal that adds to deficit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate leaders, in a rare display of bipartisanship, reached a two-year budget deal on Wednesday to raise government spending by almost $300 billion, attempting to curb Washington’s fiscal policy squabbling but also widening…
Pentagon weighing options for U.S. military parade: Mattis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Defense Department is exploring potential proposals for a military parade to honor U.S. service members, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Wednesday.
Senate leaders reach $300 billion federal spending deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate, in a rare display of bipartisanship, on Wednesday reached a two-year budget deal to raise federal spending by almost $300 billion, in an attempt to end the kind of squabbling over fiscal issues that has plagued W…
White House senior aide to resign following abuse charges
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. White House staff secretary Rob Porter said on Wednesday he would resign following accusations of domestic abuse from two former wives.
Factbox: Trump on Twitter (February 7) – Republic of Korea, FBI, Stock Market
The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS.
Congress leaders reach $300 billion budget deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Wednesday reached a two-year bipartisan budget deal worth around $300 billion that would lift caps on defense and domestic government spending in an attempt to end the kind of squabbling over fiscal issues that…
Trump says stocks drop is ‘big mistake’ amid strong economy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly praised Wall Street gains during his first year in office, on Wednesday dismissed recent market gyrations, saying stocks should not be falling amid strong economic news.
Mattis to brief media at White House at 1:30 pm: Pentagon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is scheduled to brief media at the White House at 1:30 p.m., the Pentagon said, without providing a subject.
