Two faces of Maine politics show rifts in state Republican party
(Reuters) – Maine’s two most prominent Republicans grabbed headlines this week with political moves that were widely different in style and substance, which some insiders said could risk the party’s stature in the northeastern state.
Trump names Republican aide to open FCC seat
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he planned to nominate a Federal Communications Commission attorney to fill one of two vacant seats at the nation’s telecommunications regulatory agency.
Trump to nominate Senate aide for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump intends to nominate Senate aide Richard Glick to be a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the White House said in a statement on Wednesday.
Afghans who helped U.S. forces may get more visas under defense bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee approved 4,000 more visas for Afghans who worked for U.S. forces as interpreters or support staff on Wednesday, an effort to preserve a program that had been at risk of shutting down.
House panel wants to know how climate change impacts the military
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers on the House of Representatives Armed Services Committee asked the Pentagon on Wednesday to produce a report on climate change and its effects on the military.
Lawmakers unveil bill to keep insurance expert on risk panel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate Banking Committee’s top two lawmakers unveiled a bipartisan piece of legislation on Wednesday designed to prevent a prolonged vacancy on the federal body that determines how large insurance companies are regulated…
Business groups urge Congress to resolve dispute to allow tax reform
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Four of Washington’s largest business lobby groups urged Congress in a letter on Wednesday to settle their differences on government spending so they can move forward on overhauling the U.S. tax code in the next year.
Pro-Trump groups take no prisoners in rush to help an embattled president
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Flush with cash, political groups outside the White House are aggressively coming to President Donald Trump’s aid as he battles low public approval numbers, questions about his election campaign’s ties to Russia and a stalled leg…
Senate Republicans struggle to salvage healthcare effort
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. Senate Republican struggled on Wednesday to salvage major healthcare legislation sought by President Donald Trump, meeting privately with a parade of skeptical senators as critics within the party urged substantial …
Revived U.S. travel ban sows confusion, anger in Middle East
ANKARA/KHARTOUM (Reuters) – A U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing partial implementation of President Donald Trump’s travel ban has stirred anger and confusion in parts of the Middle East, with would-be visitors worried about their travel plans and t…
