Lawmakers want watchdog to probe Russian radio’s ‘propaganda’ in U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Three Democratic lawmakers want the U.S. communications watchdog to investigate whether the Russian government-funded radio station and news site Sputnik violated government regulations by broadcasting programs aimed at influenci…
Democrats urge full review before Senate vote on latest Obamacare attack
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic leaders in the U.S. Congress on Monday demanded that lawmakers wait to find out the budgetary and healthcare impacts of a new, last-ditch legislative effort by Republicans to repeal Obamacare before voting on it.
U.S. to appeal ruling blocking Trump funding cuts on sanctuary cities
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department on Monday said it would appeal a court order blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to restrict federal funds for so-called sanctuary cities.
U.S. to send over 3,000 troops to Afghanistan: Mattis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Monday the United States would send over 3,000 troops to Afghanistan and that most were either on their way or had been notified of their deployment.
Democrats urge full review of Republicans’ 11th-hour attack on Obamacare
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic leaders in the U.S. Congress on Monday demanded that legislative analysts examine both the budgetary and healthcare impacts of a last-ditch effort by Republicans to repeal Obamacare.
Democrats push for full analysis of latest Republican healthcare bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic leaders in Congress on Monday called for the Congressional Budget Office to conduct a full analysis of Republicans’ latest healthcare bill aimed at repealing and replacing Obamacare, not just a slimmer budgetary analys…
Opponents sharpen knives over impending U.S. payday loan rule
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Lobbyists and Republican lawmakers are gearing up for battle over a new U.S. regulation that is likely to dent profits in the $6 billion short-term, high-interest “payday” loan industry.
Ex-Trump aide Flynn’s family creates fund for ‘enormous’ legal fees
(Reuters) – Relatives of former national security adviser Michael Flynn have set up a fund to help pay for his legal defense against federal and congressional investigations into potential collusion between Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Russ…
Six Dreamers sue Trump administration over DACA decision
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – San Diego attorney Dulce Garcia has regularly defended clients in immigration court. Now, she is the one seeking legal relief.
Emmy winners throw jabs at Trump, Spicer wheels into spotlight
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The Emmy awards show was peppered with political jokes and pointed speeches on Sunday, as host Stephen Colbert took shots at U.S. President Donald Trump, Sean Spicer made a surprise appearance and Trump won an Emmy – sort of.
