U.S. expresses ‘strong disappointment and protest’ over Russia retaliation
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Ambassador to Moscow, John Tefft, has “expressed his strong disappointment and protest” over Russia’s decision to cut U.S. diplomatic staff in Moscow and seize a dacha compound and warehouse used by American diplomats, a…
Senate passes measure that permanently repeals ‘Cadillac’ tax
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Republicans passed a measure on Thursday that would permanently repeal Obamacare’s so-called Cadillac tax on high-cost employer-provided insurance without a single Democratic vote amid a broader debate to repeal the health…
Kansas governor tapped as religious ambassador reflects on legacy
(Reuters) – Kansas Governor Sam Brownback on Thursday shrugged off the political backlash and budget woes stirred by his aggressive tax-cutting policies at home as he looked forward to a new role as the Trump administration’s chief defender of global r…
U.S. lawmaker requests investigation into threat to Alaska senators over healthcare vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A leading Democratic lawmaker on Thursday said he would ask federal officials to investigate reported threats by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke regarding Alaska energy policy to retaliate against opposition from one of the state’s…
Senators concerned Icahn is influencing regulators on AIG
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two prominent U.S. Democratic senators are raising questions about President Donald Trump’s special adviser, Carl Icahn, asking in a letter on Thursday if the activist investor is attempting to persuade the government to lift its…
Trump Hotels talking to about 10 new franchisees for midscale brand
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Trump Hotels, diversifying from a longtime focus on the luxury market, has about 10 hotels in the pipeline for its recently announced midscale American Idea chain, Chief Executive Eric Danziger said in an interview with Reuters.
Three Republicans threaten to vote no on healthcare
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Three Republican U.S. senators warned Thursday they would not vote for a slimmed-down Obamacare repeal bill without guarantees that the House of Representatives will go into negotiations with the Senate on the measure.
Trump urged Washington to stop bank mergers in 2004 letter
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump warned the administration of George W. Bush in 2004 that big U.S. bank mergers were “totally out of control” and should be stopped as they were forcing businesses to borrow money from foreigners, according …
House of Representatives boosts military spending, gives Trump border wall money
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved a $68 billion increase in military spending next year with legislation that also provides money to start construction of President Donald Trump’s Mexican border wall.
Trump’s ‘America First’ push not protectionist: UPS CEO
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Republican U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to renegotiate or scrap longstanding global trade deals are not protectionist and are more focused on winning better terms for American businesses, the top executive of United Parcel …
