Senate poised for crucial vote related to tax reform measure
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s drive to overhaul the U.S. tax code headed for a pivotal moment on Thursday, with Senate Republicans poised to approve a budget measure that would help them pass tax legislation without Democratic support…
Settlement proposed in North Carolina transgender bathroom lawsuit
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Reuters) – Transgender people would be allowed to use public restrooms in North Carolina that match their gender identity under a settlement agreement filed on Wednesday that aims to resolve the federal lawsuit over the state’s wid…
U.S. says holds Myanmar military leaders accountable in Rohingya crisis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Wednesday the United States held Myanmar’s military leadership responsible for its harsh crackdown on the Rohingya Muslim minority.
Exclusive: Trump selects Washington lawyer Joe Simons to head FTC – official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump has selected Joseph Simons, an antitrust attorney from a Washington law firm, to head the Federal Trade Commission, a White House official said on Wednesday.
White House says Trump’s check to military family has been sent
That was the message from the White House on Wednesday after the father of a slain U.S. Army sergeant said a generous offer from President Donald Trump had not materialized.
Exclusive: White House to nominate Simons, Phillips, Chopra to FTC – White House official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House will nominate Joseph Simons, Noah Phillips and Rohit Chopra to the Federal Trade Commission, a White House official said on Wednesday.
Proposed settlement reached in North Carolina’s transgender bathroom lawsuit
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Reuters) – Transgender people would be allowed to use public restrooms in North Carolina that match their gender identity under a settlement agreement filed on Wednesday that aims to resolve the federal lawsuit over the state’s wid…
ACLU, North Carolina governor reach agreement in transgender bathroom lawsuit
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Reuters) – Transgender people would be allowed to use public restrooms in North Carolina that match their gender identity under a settlement agreement filed on Wednesday that aims to resolve the federal lawsuit over the state’s wid…
U.S. wants stronger India economic, defense ties given China’s rise: Tillerson
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said before a visit to India next week that the Trump administration wanted to “dramatically deepen” cooperation with New Delhi, seeing it as a key partner in the face of negative Chinese inf…
Chicago mayor unveils ‘gimmick-free’ budget for FY 2018
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel proposed a fiscal 2018 budget on Wednesday that he said eschews “fiscal smoke and mirrors,” but critics said vestiges of those practices remain.
