U.S. to expel nearly two-thirds of Cuban embassy staff: U.S. sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration will order nearly two-thirds of Cuba’s diplomatic personnel to leave the United States after months of mysterious “attacks” that have damaged the health of American embassy staff in Havana, according to a…
Trump discusses immigration ideas in dinner with Republican lawmakers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump is discussing border security and other measures that the White House wants to see included in an immigration bill during a dinner with Republican lawmakers on Monday, an administration official said.
After Las Vegas massacre, Democrats urge gun laws; Republicans silent
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Sunday’s massacre in Las Vegas spurred a ritual-like response from U.S. politicians following the mass shootings that have left a trail of victims across the country: Democrats renewed demands for tougher gun laws while Republica…
Senate confirms FCC chairman to new five-year term
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai for another five-year term on the telecommunications regulatory panel where he faces decisions over dismantling Obama-era internet protection…
U.S. Senate confirms FCC chairman to new five-year term
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate confirmed on Monday Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai to serve another five-year term on the telecommunications regulatory panel.
Republican senator criticizes Trump tax plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Rand Paul, a conservative maverick who helped kill the latest Republican effort to overturn Obamacare, took issue with President Donald Trump’s tax plan on Monday, asking in a tweet if it was really Republican.
U.S. Interior Dept. watchdog launches probe into Zinke’s travel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Interior Department’s watchdog agency has launched an investigation into Secretary Ryan Zinke’s travels after reports emerged last week that he had used a private plane owned by an oil executive, the inspector general’s offic…
Top House Intelligence Democrat intends to make sample of Russia-bought Facebook ads public
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said on Monday he intended to make a “representative sampling” of Facebook Inc political ads believed to have been purchased by Russia available to the public later this month …
Oracle Co-CEO denounces Trump immigration policies
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Oracle Corp Co-Chief Executive Mark Hurd on Monday said he does not understand Trump administration immigration policies that make it difficult for foreigners to work in the United States after earning an education here.
A cell signal, an open bar: tiny wins for Puerto Rico in ruins
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Reuters) – Puerto Ricans still living largely in darkness 12 days after Hurricane Maria leveled their island reveled in small victories on Sunday in what promises to be a months-long slog back to some semblance of normal life.
