Trump says tax hike on rich possible as he steps up talks with Democrats
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the rich might see a hike in taxes as he pursues a major tax overhaul with outreach to Democrats who oppose cutting rates for the wealthy, while Republicans in Congress set a timetable to …
Top House intelligence panel Democrat wants testimony from Facebook, Twitter
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top Democrat on the U.S. House of Representatives Intelligence Committee said on Wednesday that representatives of Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc should appear before the panel to discuss Russian activity during the 2016 elec…
Senate rejects bid to repeal war authorizations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate rejected an amendment on Wednesday that would have forced the repeal of war resolutions used as the legal basis for U.S. military actions in Iraq, Afghanistan and against extremists in Syria and other countries.
U.S. Senate rejects bid to repeal war authorizations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate rejected an amendment on Wednesday that would have forced the repeal of war resolutions used as the legal basis for U.S. military actions in Iraq, Afghanistan and against extremists in Syria and other countries.
Trump applauds senators for new healthcare reform bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump applauded two Republican U.S. senators for introducing a healthcare reform bill on Wednesday that would repeal and replace former President Barack Obama’s signature health insurance program, the White House…
Senate blocks bid to repeal war authorizations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate rejected an amendment on Wednesday that would have forced the repeal of war resolutions used as the legal basis for U.S. military actions in Iraq, Afghanistan and against extremists in several other countries.
Trump steps up talks with Democrats on taxes as timetable set
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday stepped up his outreach to Democrats to try to make good on a campaign promise for major tax cuts, while fellow Republicans in the House of Representatives promised an outline of a tax pla…
U.S. Senate blocks bid to repeal war authorizations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate rejected an amendment on Wednesday that would have forced the repeal of war resolutions used as the legal basis for U.S. military actions in Iraq, Afghanistan and against extremists in several other countries.
Former U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, heavyweight on budget, energy issues, dies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Pete Domenici, a former minor league baseball pitcher who became a major league power player in the U.S. Senate on energy and budget issues and New Mexico’s longest-serving senator, died on Wednesday in Albuquerque at age 85.
Republican Senator Cruz pushes 15-20 percent corporate tax rate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Ted Cruz, a key conservative in the U.S. Senate, on Wednesday said tax reform should slash the corporate income tax rate to 15-20 percent from the current 35 percent rate, substantially below the 20-25 percent range be…
