U.S. has lost trust in South Sudan, Trump envoy tells president
JUBA (Reuters) – The United States has lost trust in South Sudan’s government for fueling the country’s civil war and must bring peace or risk losing support from Washington, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley told the nation’s President…
FCC to vote to rollback U.S. media ownership rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Communications Commission will vote at its November meeting to rollback landmark media ownership regulations that limit the ability of companies to own multiple TV stations and newspapers in the same market and r…
U.N. rights expert assails Trump administration on press treatment
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – A United Nations rights expert voiced concern on Wednesday that Trump administration actions would be harmful to a free press in the United States.
Trump says wants to protect 401ks but could negotiate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he wants to protect 401 (k) retirement savings accounts but that it is possible they could end up as part of congressional negotiations over tax cuts.
Bipartisan Obamacare fix would cut U.S. deficit: nonpartisan analysis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bipartisan Senate proposal to shore up Obamacare insurance marketplaces would cut the U.S. deficit by $3.8 billion over the next decade and would not substantially change the number of Americans with health insurance, a nonpart…
Manhattan U.S. attorney adds to probes of ex-Trump aide Manafort: reports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan is investigating Paul Manafort for potential money laundering, according to media reports, adding to other federal and state probes targeting President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager.
U.S. Senate panel approves controversial EPA nominees
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Wednesday approved four nominees to key posts at the Environmental Protection Agency, including one appointee with ties to the chemical industry who will head the agency’s offi…
U.S. Senator Flake sees more Republicans denouncing Trump
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Jeff Flake said on Wednesday he expected more Republican colleagues to speak out against Donald Trump’s behavior as well as his policies, one day after denouncing the Republican president in a speech.
U.S. House speaker says tax plan entering most difficult phase: Reuters interview
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan said on Wednesday that Republican plans to enact sweeping tax cuts are entering their choppiest waters as corporate lobbyists try to pressure lawmakers to protect tax breaks.
Rubio says tax bill likely to include expanded child credit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republican Senator Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that tax legislation is likely to include an expanded child tax credit, adding that any reform without such a change would not truly provide relief for the middle class.
