U.S. might ban laptops on all flights into and out of the country
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States might ban laptops from aircraft cabins on all flights into and out of the country as part of a ramped-up effort to protect against potential security threats, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said on …
Trump attacks ‘fake news’ following Kushner reports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump attacked the news media and dismissed leaks from the White House as “fake news” on Sunday, following reports his son-in-law tried to set up a secret channel of communications with Moscow before Trump t…
Trump ends nine-day overseas trip with a flourish as trouble looms at home
SIGONELLA, Italy (Reuters) – With trouble facing him back home, U.S. President Donald Trump ended his nine-day overseas journey in dramatic fashion on Saturday, addressing U.S. troops at a campaign-style rally.
McMaster says ‘not concerned’ after Kushner back-channel reports
TAORMINA, Italy (Reuters) – Asked about reports that Donald Trump’s son-in-law had tried to set up a secret channel of communication with Russia before the president took office, U.S. National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster said that so-called “back-ch…
McMaster says ‘of course’ Trump supports NATO Article 5
TAORMINA, Italy (Reuters) – U.S. National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster said on Saturday that “of course” President Donald Trump backed NATO’s mutual defense doctrine, despite not making an explicit reference to it during a visit to Brussels this week…
Former U.S. national security adviser Brzezinski dies at 89
(Reuters) – Zbigniew Brzezinski, who served as U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s national security adviser during the Iran hostage crisis and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and drove a normalization of relations with China, has died. He was 89.
Russian with ties to former Trump aide wants immunity for testimony: NYT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Russian oligarch once close to Paul Manafort, President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager, has offered to testify to congressional panels investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 election, but lawmakers are rejecting his conditions, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing congressional officials.
Exclusive: Trump son-in-law had undisclosed contacts with Russian envoy – sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and close adviser, Jared Kushner, had at least three previously undisclosed contacts with the Russian ambassador to the United States during and after the 2016 presidential campaign, seven current and former U.S. officials told Reuters.
White House agrees to detail ethics waivers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House will comply with a request from the U.S. government’s ethics agency to provide information on which former lobbyists are working in the administration, an administration official said on Friday.
Senate intelligence panel requests Trump campaign documents: Washington Post
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate Intelligence Committee, investigating Russian meddling in U.S. 2016 election, has asked President Donald Trump’s political organization to hand over all documents going back the campaign’s launch in June 2015, the Wash…
