Sexual misconduct allegations may roil 2018 U.S. congressional elections
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A spate of sexual misconduct accusations against U.S. politicians and other powerful men will force candidates for the November 2018 congressional elections to weigh more carefully than ever whether their past behavior could doom…
Trump hits out at UK’s May over criticism of sharing far-right videos
LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump sharply rebuked British Prime Minister Theresa May on Twitter after Britain criticised him for retweeting anti-Islam videos originally posted by a leader of a British far-right fringe party.
U.S. intel committee subpoenas comedian in Russia election meddling probe
(Reuters) – A New York comedian has been compelled to appear before a House Intelligence Committee investigating suspected Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election where he will likely face questions about acting as a go-between for Wikileaks and an …
Kushner met with special counsel Mueller in Russia probe: CNN
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, met with Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s team earlier this month as part of its Russia probe, CNN reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the meeting.
Ex-Twitter worker claims responsibility for Trump’s account shutdown
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A German man has come forward as the former Twitter Inc employee who shut down the account of U.S. President Donald Trump for 11 minutes this month on his last day of work at the social network.
Trump criticized in Britain and U.S. for sharing anti-Muslim videos
WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Wednesday shared anti-Muslim videos posted on Twitter by a far-right British party leader, drawing condemnation from Britain, U.S. Muslim groups and some members of Congress.
Senate takes step toward passage of tax bill, vote likely this week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Wednesday took a step toward passage of tax legislation that is a top White House priority, setting up a likely decisive vote later this week even though it was unclear if the bill had enough Republican support…
Republicans in House seek protection for municipal bonds in tax bill
(Reuters) – A group of Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday urged keeping federal tax breaks on private activity bonds sold by the developers of hospitals, nursing homes, airports and toll roads to reduce costs.
Congressman Conyers faces mounting pressure to resign
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic U.S. congressman John Conyers faced increasing pressure to resign on Wednesday, with the No. 2 Democrat in the House of Representatives saying he should step aside if sexual harassment accusations against him were true…
House bill aims to identify lawmakers in sex harassment cases
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday introduced legislation requiring the disclosure of sexual harassment case settlements involving members of Congress and their staffers.
