Trump to host bipartisan meeting on ‘Dreamers’ next week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Urgent negotiations aimed at shielding young, undocumented immigrants from deportation intensified on Thursday as Republican senators emerged from a meeting with President Donald Trump expressing confidence a deal could be struck…
Senator Gillibrand raises concerns about interim Manhattan US Attorney
(Reuters) – Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said on Thursday that Manhattan’s interim top U.S. prosecutor Geoffrey Berman should be not be confirmed if nominated to permanently fill the post, citing concerns over reports he was interviewed for th…
Republican Representative Harper of Mississippi to retire
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Gregg Harper, chairman of the House Administration Committee, said on Thursday he would not seek re-election in November, becoming the latest Republican to announce plans to leave Congress after 2018.
Trump targets book, threatens ex-ally Bannon with legal action
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s lawyer said on Thursday he would try to stop publication of a book that portrays an inept president in a fumbling White House and threatened legal action against former top aide Steve Bannon over “defamat…
Trump administration rescinds Obama-era marijuana enforcement policy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday rescinded an Obama administration policy that had eased enforcement of federal marijuana laws in states that legalized the drug, instead giving federal prosecutors wide latitude on pursuing…
Republicans keep control of Virginia state House after tie-breaker
RICHMOND, Va. (Reuters) – Republicans kept control of Virginia’s House of Delegates on Thursday after their candidate won a lottery-style drawing to resolve a tied race, but the losing Democrat said she might challenge the results.
Trump says chances good for passing U.S. immigration reform
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was working with lawmakers to create an immigration system that will serve American workers and improve security, adding he thinks Congress has a good shot at passing an immigration…
Republican wins lottery-style drawing in tied Virginia state House
RICHMOND, Va. (Reuters) – Republican incumbent David Yancey won a lottery-style drawing aimed at resolving a tied Virginia House of Delegates race on Thursday but the losing Democrat said she could challenge the results.
Justice Department ends Obama-era marijuana policy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday rescinded a policy begun under Democratic former President Barack Obama that had eased enforcement of federal marijuana laws, saying it would be up to federal prosecutors across the country…
Trump threatens ex-ally Bannon with legal action, targets book
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump has threatened his former chief strategist Steve Bannon with legal action over “defamatory” statements in a new book about a meeting Trump’s son and son-in-law held with Russians during the 2016 U.S. presid…
