New U.S. government rules restrict travel and trade with Cuba
WASHINGTON/HAVANA (Reuters) – The U.S. government made it tougher on Wednesday for Americans to visit Cuba and do business in the country, making good on a pledge by President Donald Trump to roll back his Democratic predecessor’s move toward warmer ti…
Speaker Ryan opens door to delayed corporate tax cut
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan on Wednesday left the door open to a possible delay in implementing a huge corporate tax cut, following a media report that his fellow Republicans in the Senate are exploring the op…
U.S. judge issues gag order in Manafort case
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The judge presiding over the criminal case against President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager issued a gag order on Wednesday barring anyone involved in the case from making public statements that might taint it.
Ex-pharma exec Azar is top choice to run U.S. health agency: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Alex Azar, a former pharmaceutical company executive, is U.S. President Donald Trump’s top pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services, two sources with knowledge of the confidential process said on condition of anony…
Democrats ride grassroots wave to major statehouse gains
(Reuters) – Democrats claimed historic gains in Virginia’s statehouse and booted Republicans from state and local office across the United States on Tuesday, in the party’s first big wave of victories since Republican Donald Trump’s won the White House…
Homeland Security nominee says no need for full U.S.-Mexico border wall
(Reuters) – Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Homeland Security told a U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday there was no need to build a wall on the Mexican border “from sea to shining sea” in remarks that contrasted with the president’s c…
Minnesota Senate may halt operations on Dec. 1 due to funding dispute
(Reuters) – The Minnesota Senate will furlough its workers and suspend operations as soon as Dec. 1 due to an ongoing funding dispute with Governor Mark Dayton, the chamber’s Republican leader announced on Wednesday.
Paul Ryan opens door to delayed corporate tax rate cut
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan on Wednesday left the door open to a possible delay in implementing lower tax rates for corporations, following a media report that his fellow Republicans in the Senate are explorin…
U.S. government restricts travel, trade with Cuba with new rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government made it tougher on Wednesday for Americans to book trips and do business with Cuba, making good on a pledge by President Donald Trump to roll back his Democratic predecessor’s move toward warmer ties with Hava…
Maine governor will not expand Medicaid, ignoring voters
(Reuters) – Maine Republican Governor Paul LePage said on Wednesday he will not expand the state’s Medicaid program under Obamacare, ignoring a ballot initiative widely backed by voters, calling it “ruinous” for the state’s budget.
