Senate reauthorizes FDA to collect fees from drugmakers
(Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed a bill allowing the Food and Drug Administration to continue collecting fees from drug companies to review new product applications.
U.S. Justice Department to cities: Focus on crime committed by illegal immigrants
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. cities that refuse to step up efforts to focus on crimes committed by illegal immigrants will not be allowed to participate in a new crime reduction training program unveiled earlier this year by the Justice Departm…
In blustery call, Trump pressured Mexico on border wall payment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump pressured the Mexican president to stop voicing opposition in public to his plan to have Mexico pay for a border wall, according to transcripts of phone calls published on Thursday that gave an insight into…
Grand jury issues subpoenas in connection with Trump Jr., Russian lawyer meeting: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A grand jury has issued subpoenas in connection with a June 2016 meeting that included President Donald Trump’s son, his son-in-law and a Russian lawyer, two sources told Reuters on Thursday, signaling an investigation is gatheri…
Angry and inspired: Democrats train new wave of candidates
ROCKVILLE, Md. (Reuters) – The 100 Democratic women who packed into a suburban Maryland conference room recently for a one-day training on how to run for political office were more than activists eager to battle President Donald Trump and his fellow Re…
New White House chief of staff assures attorney general his job is safe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New White House Chief of Staff John Kelly told Attorney General Jeff Sessions last weekend that his job was safe after Sessions endured several weeks of sharp public criticism from President Donald Trump, a senior U.S. official s…
Trump, frustrated by Afghan war, suggests firing U.S. commander: officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s doubts about the war in Afghanistan has led to a delay in completing a new U.S. strategy in South Asia, skepticism that included a suggestion that the U.S. military commander in the region be fired, U.S. …
House conservative: Tax overhaul must happen by Thanksgiving
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican lawmakers must deliver tax legislation to President Donald Trump’s desk before December or lose their chance to enact bold reforms capable of driving the U.S. economy, a leading Republican conservative said on Wednesda…
Trump admin willing to work with Congress on war authorization: lawmakers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Officials from President Donald Trump’s administration are willing to work with Congress as it attempts to pass a new authorization for military operations against Islamic State, U.S. senators said on Wednesday.
Comey signs book deal after abrupt end to FBI career
(Reuters) – Former FBI Director James Comey, who was fired by U.S. President Donald Trump, has signed a deal for a book on leadership and decision-making that will come out in spring 2018, the publisher said on Wednesday.
