Democrat Phil Murphy wins New Jersey governor’s election: U.S. media
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrat Phil Murphy was elected governor of New Jersey on Tuesday, CNN and MSNBC projected, sweeping to victory in the race to succeed unpopular Republican Governor Chris Christie on a liberal agenda that included a $15 minimum …
Trump’s unannounced visit to DMZ with South Korea’s Moon canceled due to fog
SEOUL (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump abandoned an unannounced visit to the heavily fortified demilitarized zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea due to bad weather on Wednesday, the last day of his visit to the South, a spokeswoman said.
Republican tax plans gain speed; Fitch warns on deficit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives forged ahead on Tuesday with legislation to reshape the federal tax code, while a top credit-ratings agency said the bill would balloon the budget deficit and give only a temporary…
U.S. Senate panel targets Chinese banks with North Korea sanctions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate Banking Committee unanimously backed new sanctions targeting Chinese banks that do business with North Korea on Tuesday, just before President Donald Trump visits Beijing for the first time since taking office.
Kentucky clerk opposed to gay marriage to run for 2018 re-election
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Reuters) – The Kentucky county clerk who drew worldwide attention for her refusal to issue marriage licenses to gay couples two years ago will run for re-election next year, her attorney said on Tuesday.
Senator seeks explanation for career U.S. prosecutor’s abrupt resignation
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Democratic Senator said on Tuesday he wants answers from top Justice Department officials about why a career prosecutor was asked to resign days before a special counsel unveiled the first criminal charges in an investigation i…
Former U.S. Homeland Security officials back nominee ahead of hearing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bipartisan group of dozens of former U.S. Homeland Security officials sent letters supporting the nomination of Kirstjen Nielsen as the new head of the department ahead of her confirmation hearing on Wednesday by the Senate Ho…
Republicans’ tax plans gain speed; Fitch warns on deficit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives forged ahead on Tuesday with legislation to reshape the U.S. tax code, while a top credit-ratings agency said the bill would balloon the budget deficit and give only a temporary bo…
Bruising Virginia governor election tests Trump’s political clout
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s political clout was tested on Tuesday in an election for governor in Virginia, where a fellow Republican who has embraced Trump’s combative campaign style faced off in a close contest with a Democrat…
NFL opposes U.S. Republican tax plan on stadium funding
(Reuters) – The National Football League said on Tuesday it opposes a tax bill proposed by U.S. House of Representatives Republicans that could force teams to put up more of their own money to fund stadium construction.
