Internet giants, once above the fray, on the defensive in Washington
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Internet giants, including Alphabet’s Google and Facebook , are moving to compromise on several major policy issues as they adjust to an abrupt shift in the political winds in Washington.
Trump clashes with sports world over player protests, invitation
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Trump pressures U.S. senators to back Republican healthcare bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday blasted Senator John McCain for dealing a possibly fatal blow to the latest Republican attempt to dismantle Obamacare.
NFL condemns Trump’s comments on football player protests
NEW YORK (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s call for National Football League owners to fire players who protest during the U.S. national anthem revealed an “unfortunate lack of respect” for the NFL and its players, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sai…
Trump pressures senators to back Republican healthcare bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday blasted Senator John McCain for dealing a possibly fatal blow to the latest Republican attempt to dismantle Obamacare.
Wisconsin, Ohio, California among states targeted by Russian hackers in 2016 race
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Wisconsin, Ohio, California and 10 other states said on Friday they were among 21 states that Russian government hackers targeted in an effort to sway the 2016 presidential election in favor of Donald Trump though no votes were c…
Trump takes center stage in fractious Senate race in Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (Reuters) – President Donald Trump injected himself into a bitter U.S. Senate primary fight in Alabama on Friday, putting to the test his ability to enlist his anti-establishment voters to come to the aid of an endangered Republican…
Despite tensions, U.S. sees value in New START treaty with Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States sees value in the New START arms control treaty with Russia, despite Washington’s concerns about Moscow’s track record on arms control and other issues, senior U.S. officials said on Friday.
Trump, Republicans to showcase tax cut for businesses
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and top Republicans in Congress are about to show how aggressively they intend to cut the corporate tax rate, while trying to avoid the appearance of favoring the wealthy.
Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota among states targeted by Russian hackers in 2016 race
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Wisconsin, Ohio and several other states said on Friday they were among 21 states that Russian government hackers targeted in an effort to sway the 2016 presidential election in favor of Donald Trump though no votes were changed….
