Trump ‘weighed in’ on son’s Russia attorney statement: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump had a role in producing a statement in which his son denied that a meeting he had with a Russian lawyer was related to the 2016 presidential campaign, comments late…
Democrats want to grill Wells Fargo executives about auto insurance: letter
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday pushed for another chance to grill Wells Fargo & Co’s leadership about sales practices after the scandal-hit bank said it forced auto insurance on borrowers who did not need it.
McConnell says U.S. debt ceiling debate could stretch into September
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said the debate over raising the country’s debt ceiling could stretch into September and he sought bipartisan support for the legislation to prevent a government default.
Illinois governor rejects school funding legislation
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner on Tuesday blocked hundreds of millions of new state dollars from going to cash-strapped Chicago Public Schools (CPS) by rewriting parts of a state school-funding overhaul bill, potentially imperiling …
Senate plans September hearings on health insurance market
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The chairman of the U.S. Senate health committee on Tuesday urged U.S. President Donald Trump to drop his threat to cut government subsidy payments to insurers that make Obamacare plans affordable and allow the payments through S…
New York, New Jersey governors replace Port Authority leadership
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said on Tuesday they will replace two top executives at the powerful bi-state agency that controls many of the region’s most critical transportation assets.
Mexico sets out NAFTA goals ahead of re-negotiation talks: document
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico has set out its goals for an upcoming re-negotiation of the NAFTA trade accord, according to a document seen by Reuters on Tuesday, prioritizing free access for goods and services, greater labor market integration and a s…
Drug enforcement chief criticizes Trump in email to agents
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s acting director criticized President Donald Trump for telling law enforcement officers not to be “too nice” to suspects, urging DEA agents to show “respect and compassion” and saying he …
Tillerson to travel to Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia: State Department
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to the Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia Aug. 5 to Aug. 9, the State Department said on Tuesday.
Massachusetts governor proposes bill to stiffen immigration enforcement
BOSTON (Reuters) – Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker proposed a bill on Tuesday to allow police and courts to hold people facing deportation orders in custody for extra time to allow them to be turned over to federal immigration officials.
