Trump ban on transgender service members alarms some military officers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s sudden decision to ban transgender personnel from serving in the military has alarmed some senior military officers who were caught off guard by it.
U.S. Justice Department says anti-bias law does not protect gay workers
(Reuters) – The Trump administration told a U.S. appeals court that federal law does not ban discrimination against gay employees, a sharp reversal of the position former President Barack Obama took on a key civil rights issue.
California deputy attorney general charged with child porn
(Reuters) – A California deputy attorney general has been charged with possessing child pornography at his San Diego County home following a months-long investigation, according to court records and local media.
Senate slaps new sanctions on Russia, putting Trump in corner
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate voted almost unanimously on Thursday to slap new sanctions on Russia, putting President Donald Trump in a tough position by forcing him to take a hard line on Moscow or veto the legislation and infuriate his own R…
Hypothetically speaking, U.S. Admiral says ready for nuclear strike on China if Trump so ordered
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The U.S. Pacific Fleet commander, addressing a security conference in Australia, said in answer to a question on Thursday that he would be prepared to launch a nuclear strike on China if President Donald Trump so ordered.
Russia risks decades of low growth under U.S. sanctions: Putin adviser
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia risks being saddled with U.S. sanctions for decades, curbing economic growth and preventing it from regaining its status as a leading economic power, an adviser to President Vladimir Putin said in an interview.
Republicans try to pick up the pieces after healthcare defeat
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The seven-year Republican quest to scrap Obamacare, a major campaign vow by President Donald Trump, lay in ruins on Friday after the Senate failed to dismantle the healthcare law, with congressional leaders now planning to move o…
Federal Reserve nominee Quarles pledges more transparency on bank stress tests
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Randal Quarles, President Donald Trump’s pick for banking oversight at the Federal Reserve, told lawmakers on Thursday he would ensure more transparency around how the central bank scrutinizes major lenders’ preparedness for cris…
Trump to nominate Kansas Governor Brownback as religious freedom ambassador
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump intends to nominate Republican Kansas Governor Sam Brownback as ambassador at large for international religious freedom, the White House said on Wednesday.
U.S. lawmakers reach deal for Senate vote on Russia sanctions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers reached an agreement on Wednesday that paves the way for the U.S. Senate to pass a bill as soon as this week to impose new sanctions on Russia, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said, despite t…
