Factbox: Trump on Twitter (Dec 4): Roy Moore
The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS.
U.S. appeals courts to consider legality of Trump’s latest travel ban
(Reuters) – Federal appeals courts in the states of Washington and Virginia are set to hear arguments this week on the legality of President Donald Trump’s most recent travel ban, which sharply limits visitors and immigrants from eight countries, six o…
U.S. defense chief arrives in Pakistan but few signs of progress for Trump strategy
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – U.S. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in Islamabad on Monday to ask Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership to do more to rein in militants accused of using the country as a base to carry out attacks in neighboring Afghani…
Billy Bush: It was Trump’s voice on “Access Hollywood” tape
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former NBC television host Billy Bush accused U.S. President Donald Trump of “indulging in some revisionist history” for reportedly telling allies it was not his voice making lewd remarks as the men waited to film a segment for “…
Trump tweets about Russia probe spark warnings from lawmakers
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – A series of tweets by U.S. President Donald Trump about the investigation into contacts between his 2016 campaign and Russia prompted concerns on Sunday among both Democratic and Republican lawmakers, with Republican Sen…
Embattled Alabama Republican Senate candidate ahead in CBS poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Embattled Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore led his Democratic opponent by six percentage points in a CBS News poll released on Sunday, with most Alabama Republicans saying the allegations of sexual misconduct against hi…
McConnell says U.S. government shutdown over DACA ‘ridiculous’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Sunday it would be “ridiculous” for a fight with Democrats over immigration issues to result in a standoff over a year-end spending bill and prompt a shutdown of the federal g…
White House open to small changes on corporate tax rate: budget chief Mulvaney
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House is willing to consider a small increase on the corporate tax rate if it is needed to finalize the bill in the U.S. Congress, White House budget chief Mick Mulvaney said on Sunday.
McConnell optimistic of tax bill deal between Senate and House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Sunday that he is optimistic the Senate and House of Representatives will reach a conference agreement on tax legislation that can be signed into law by President Donald Trump…
U.S. allies fret as ‘guillotine’ hangs over Tillerson
BRUSSELS/BERLIN (Reuters) – On the eve of his trip to Europe, Rex Tillerson gave a speech last week that European allies had waited months to hear: an “ironclad” promise of U.S. support to its oldest allies.
