Senator McCain treated for side effects of cancer therapy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator John McCain was undergoing treatment at a military hospital outside Washington for side effects of cancer therapy, his office said on Tuesday.
U.S. Republicans craft tax deal, final votes seen next week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Congressional Republicans reached a deal on final tax legislation on Wednesday, clearing the way for final votes next week on a package that would slash the U.S. corporate tax rate to 21 percent and cut taxes for wealthy American…
Trump ‘dossier’ firm: Republicans leaked bank records in retaliation
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A firm that commissioned a “dossier” detailing links between then-presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia said in a court filing that Republicans leaked the company’s banking data to the media for partisan polit…
Two Trump judicial nominations rebuffed by Senate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two of President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees will not be confirmed by the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate following criticism over controversial statements they made, a White House official said.
After Alabama upset, Democrats see new prospects in U.S. South
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The solidly Republican South suddenly looks a little less solid.
Senior justice official dismisses Republican charges of bias in Trump probe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on Wednesday dismissed Republican lawmakers’ charges that government attorneys and agents investigating allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 election are biased against Presi…
Alabama win thrills Democrats as Republicans point fingers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats said on Wednesday their U.S. Senate victory in Alabama could lead to a sweeping comeback for the party in 2018 elections, while Republicans sought to assess blame for a defeat in one of the country’s most conservative s…
Congress secures tax deal, Trump backs 21-percent corporate rate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Congressional Republicans have reached a deal on final tax legislation, the U.S. Senate’s top Republican tax writer said on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump saying he would back a sharply lowered corporate tax rate of 21 pe…
Senate secures tax deal, Trump backs 21-percent corporate rate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Congressional Republicans have reached a deal on final tax legislation, the top Senate Republican tax writer said on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump saying minutes later he would back a corporate tax rate of 21 percent.
Control of Virginia state House at stake as recounts begin
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Virginia officials started recounts on Wednesday in the first of four state House of Delegates races, a process that could lead to a Democratic takeover of the chamber after the party’s historic election gains last month.
