Trump says ending two CEO advisory panels: tweet
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump dismantled two CEO advisory panels on Wednesday as a growing number of chief executives announced their resignations following his response to a weekend of violence in Virginia that stoked racial tensi…
Republican senator Graham says Trump’s race remarks dividing U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham on Wednesday called out fellow Republican President Donald Trump, saying his remarks in the wake of last weekend’s violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, were dividing the nation and at odds with many …
White House names Hicks interim communications director
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Longtime Trump communications aide Hope Hicks has been named as interim communications director, the White House said on Wednesday, in the latest personnel move for President Donald Trump as he continues to seek someone for the j…
McConnell says all need to stand against hate and violence
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Wednesday “messages of hate and bigotry” from white supremacists, the Ku Klux Klan and neo-Nazi groups should not be welcome anywhere in the United States.
Snubbed Federal Reserve nominee a warning as Trump struggles to fill key posts
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Allan Landon prepared for his job at the Federal Reserve for two-and-a-half years during the Obama administration before his nomination sank into the partisan quicksand of Washington D.C., a swamp which has only deepened under Pres…
U.S. talks tough on trade deficit as NAFTA discussions begin
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States drew a hard line for renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement on Wednesday, demanding major concessions aimed at slashing trade deficits with Mexico and Canada and boosting U.S. content for autos.
Trump disbands business councils after CEOs quit in protest
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – President Donald Trump disbanded two high-profile business advisory councils on Wednesday after several chief executives quit in protest over his remarks blaming weekend violence in Virginia on anti-racism activists as w…
Texas ‘bathroom bill’ dies in special legislative session
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Texas measures criticized as being discriminatory for limiting transgender people’s access to bathrooms in schools and public buildings died on Tuesday, as the House adjourned and ended its special legislative session.
Banish Bannon? Trump weighs his options as top aides feud
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – For months, U.S. President Donald Trump’s national security adviser and his chief strategist have battled for influence behind the scenes, and their feud may force another shake-up at the White House.
U.S. court strikes down two Republican-drawn Texas congressional districts
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – A U.S. court struck down two Republican-drawn U.S. congressional districts in Texas on Tuesday, saying they were discriminatory and ordering a remedy ahead of elections in 2018, court papers showed.
