Trump strikes blow at Iran nuclear deal in major U.S. policy shift
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump struck a blow against the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement on Friday in defiance of other world powers, choosing not to certify that Tehran is complying with the deal and warning he might ultimately termina…
U.S. states plan suit to block Trump Obamacare subsidies cut
WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Eighteen U.S. states vowed to sue President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday to stop him from scrapping a key component of Obamacare, subsidies to insurers that help millions of low-income people pay medical …
Trump ends key insurance subsidies, vows to dismantle Obamacare
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday pledged to dismantle Obamacare “step by step” after he scrapped subsidies to health insurers that help low-income Americans pay out-of-pocket medical expenses, a move that raised concerns abo…
Social media firms summoned to U.S. Congressional hearings on Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Representatives of Facebook, Twitter and Google have been asked to appear on Nov. 1 at hearings on alleged Russian interference in U.S. politics called by the U.S. Senate and House Intelligence Committees, officials said.
Republican Collins will stay in U.S. Senate, focused on healthcare
(Reuters) – U.S. Senator Susan Collins of Maine, a moderate Republican who helped block her party’s efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act this year, said she planned to remain in her current office rather than run for governor.
Treasury’s Mnuchin: Difficult not to cut taxes for top 10 percent
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Friday that it was difficult for the Trump administration’s tax plan not to cut taxes for the wealthiest earners.
Maine Republican who stood up to Trump to stay in U.S. Senate
(Reuters) – U.S. Senator Susan Collins of Maine, a moderate Republican who helped block her party’s efforts to repeal Obamacare this year, said on Friday that she would not run for governor of her state next year, keeping her focus on Washington.
Trump scraps key Obamacare subsidies, urges Democrats to fix ‘broken mess’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Friday urged Democrats to make a deal with him on healthcare after he scrapped billions of dollars in Obamacare subsidies to private health insurers for low-income Americans in a move that raised concern…
Republican U.S. senator from Maine who stood up to Trump to reveal plans
(Reuters) – U.S. Senator Susan Collins of Maine, a moderate Republican who helped block her party’s efforts to repeal Obamacare this year, plans to reveal on Friday whether she will keep her focus on Washington or make a run for governor next year.
Senior U.S. legal official meeting UK leaders to tackle online security issues
LONDON (Reuters) – A top U.S. government legal official has given strong backing to Britain’s campaign to force Silicon Valley to compromise on encrypted communications, rebuking tech firms for failing to balance crime-fighting demands with privacy nee…
