Trump’s opponents race to the courthouse to thwart him
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When President Donald Trump announced on Oct. 12 he would stop subsidies to health insurers critical to the Obamacare law, the response from Democratic state officials was swift and predictable: a lawsuit by 18 state attorneys ge…
Groundbreaking set for Eisenhower memorial in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ground will be broken on Thursday for the Dwight W. Eisenhower National Memorial after years of opposition to the design and size of the $150 million monument to the late U.S. president, including from his granddaughter Susan Eis…
Trump forces high-wire act for Republican in Virginia governor’s race
FRONT ROYAL, Va. (Reuters) – Ralph and Mike Waller are such ardent backers of President Donald Trump that they help stage a counter-protest every Wednesday in front of their Front Royal, Virginia, pawn shop, sparring with anti-Trump demonstrators who g…
Two ex-Trump aides head to U.S. court on charges in Russia probe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Paul Manafort, who served briefly as Donald Trump’s election campaign manager, and business associate Rick Gates are expected to make their first appearances on Thursday before the U.S. judge overseeing a criminal case brought by…
Trump tax drive nears major milestone as U.S. House readies bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s drive to overhaul the U.S. tax system will reach a major milestone on Thursday, when Republicans in the House of Representatives unveil their long-awaited initial legislation.
Trump calls for death penalty for Uzbek man charged in NY attack
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump called for the death penalty on Wednesday for an Uzbek immigrant accused of plowing a truck down a New York City bike path, killing eight people, describing the man as a “terrorist.”
Trump expected to name Powell as next Federal Reserve chair on Thursday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump is expected on Thursday to nominate Jerome Powell as the next head of the Federal Reserve, putting his own stamp on the leadership of the U.S. central bank while signaling continuity on monetary policy.
In meeting, Trump to push a reluctant Xi to rein in North Korea
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump will further pressure Chinese President Xi Jinping in talks next week to take tougher measures against North Korea, as the United States compiles information for possible new sanctions on Chinese banks work…
White House set to name Powell as Fed Chair on Thursday: source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump plans to nominate current Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell as the next chair of the U.S. central bank, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
After delay, Republicans in Congress prepare to introduce tax bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives were expected on Thursday to release a tax bill offering plenty of flexibility, as they grapple with stubborn internal disagreements on paying for the tax cuts they propose.
