U.S. Congress’ Russia probes expand to Trump’s personal lawyer: ABC News
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Congressional investigations into alleged Russian meddling into the 2016 U.S. election and potential ties to President Donald Trump’s associates have expanded to include his personal attorney, Michael Cohen, ABC News reported on …
Trump again urges Senate to loosen rules, push healthcare and tax reforms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump, in a tweet on Tuesday, reiterated his call for the U.S. Senate to loosen its rules to make it easier to pass legislation by simple majority, and urged lawmakers to pass healthcare and tax overhauls.
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Ohio’s bid to revive voter purge policy
(Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear Ohio’s appeal of a lower court ruling that blocked the Republican-led state’s policy of purging people from voter-registration lists if they do not regularly cast ballots because it violated …
China is behaving like a ‘bully’ in South China Sea: McCain
SYDNEY (Reuters) – China is behaving like a “bully” with its militarization of islands in the South China Sea, Republican U.S. Senator John McCain said on Tuesday, activity Washington must confront with its allies to find a peaceful solution.
Departure of communications aide could be first in Trump shake-up
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s communications director is leaving the job, the White House said on Tuesday, as the president considers wider staff changes to try to contain political damage from investigations into Russia and his …
Merkel, minister stress U.S. ties after critical Trump tweet
BERLIN (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump called Germany’s trade and spending policies “very bad” on Tuesday, intensifying a row between the longtime allies and immediately earning himself the moniker “destroyer of Western values” from a leading G…
Trump administration nearing completion of Cuba policy review: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration is nearing completion of a policy review to determine how far it goes in rolling back former President Barack Obama’s engagement with Cuba and could make an announcement next month, according to current and former U.S. officials and people familiar with the discussions.
In Texas legislature, tempers flare over immigration crackdown
(Reuters) – Tensions between Republicans and Democrats boiled over on the floor of the Texas Legislature on Monday as protesters filled the gallery on the last day of the session to denounce a new law cracking down on cities giving sanctuary to illegal…
Senator McCain says Putin bigger threat than ISIS
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – U.S. Senator John McCain said Russian President Vladimir Putin is a bigger threat to global security than ISIS, and warned that the Senate would push for sanctions against Moscow for its alleged interference in the U.S. election.
U.S. senator calls for probe into promotion of Kushner Cos deal
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee has called for an investigation into “potentially fraudulent statements and misrepresentations” made by companies promoting investment in a property development involving the family co…
