Democratic U.S. Senator Franken to address calls to resign
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Al Franken, facing pressure from his fellow Democrats to step down following allegations of sexual misconduct, will announce his decision on Thursday.
Trump to meet senators to discuss renewable fuel program
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Republican senators on Thursday to discuss his commitment to the Renewable Fuel Standard, the White House said.
Trump faces off with Democrats over potential government shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump will face off with Democratic leaders of Congress on Thursday in a high-stakes White House meeting intended to bridge differences over a spending bill and prevent a government shutdown.
Under pressure, Democratic Senator Franken to address calls to step down
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic Senator Al Franken will announce his decision to remain in or resign from the U.S. Senate on Thursday after facing intense pressure from members of his own party to step down following allegations of sexual misconduct….
Democratic Senator Franken faces pressure to resign, announcement looms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrat Al Franken faced intense pressure from members of his own party on Wednesday to resign from the U.S. Senate over accusations of sexual misconduct.
Trump administration sides against unions in high court fees case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration on Wednesday said it would oppose public sector unions in a major case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court, reversing the view taken by the Obama administration in an identical dispute.
Democratic U.S. Senator Franken faces pressure to resign, announcement looms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrat Al Franken faced intense pressure from members of his own party on Wednesday to resign from the U.S. Senate over accusations of sexual misconduct.
Trump’s eldest son questioned in Congress about Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., declined to discuss with lawmakers on Wednesday a conversation he had with his father about emails related to a June 2016 meeting he attended with Trump associates and Russia…
Democratic lawmakers question Kushner on New York property: letter
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A group of Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday wrote to Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and adviser, asking whether in his talks with foreign officials he had ever discussed financing for a deeply indebted K…
U.S. appeals court hears arguments on Trump travel ban
SEATTLE/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday wrestled with a bid by President Donald Trump to show that his latest travel ban targeting people from six Muslim-majority countries is legal.