Bloomberg’s transaction tax sets stage for clash with Wall Street clients
Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg’s decision to back a tax on trades marks a blow for Wall Street lobbyists which had seen the moderate Democrat as a potential ally, said analysts and lobbyists.
Key Pentagon official to resign at Trump’s request amid Huawei trade spat
A key Pentagon official said on Wednesday he would leave his post at President Donald Trump’s request, according to a copy of his resignation letter seen by Reuters, after a battle between government agencies over a bid to crack down on exports to Chin…
Democratic presidential candidate Warren gets super PAC help despite past opposition
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren will get help in the final days before Nevada’s caucuses from a super PAC, despite her outspoken opposition to such fundraising efforts.
Former Democratic presidential hopeful Yang joins CNN as commentator
Former Democratic presidential contender Andrew Yang is joining CNN as a political commentator, the cable network said on Wednesday.
U.S. Attorney General Barr considers quitting over Trump tweets: source
U.S. Attorney General William Barr is considering resigning over President Donald Trump’s tweets about Justice Department investigations, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters, while the department said he was not leaving.
Bloomberg to make his debut on Democratic presidential debate stage in Nevada
Michael Bloomberg will make a high-risk debut on the Democratic debate stage in Nevada on Wednesday, joining five presidential rivals who have been eagerly awaiting their chance to confront the free-spending and fast-rising billionaire.
Exclusive: Ahead of 2020 election, a ‘Blue Wave’ is rising in the cities, polling analysis shows
As Republican President Donald Trump seeks a second term in November, Americans’ interest in voting is growing faster in large cities dominated by Democrats than in conservative rural areas, according to an analysis of Reuters/Ipsos national opinion po…
Attorney General Barr considering quitting over Trump tweets: source
U.S. Attorney General William Barr is considering resigning over President Donald Trump’s tweets about Justice Department investigations, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters on Tuesday.
Attorney General Barr considering quitting over Trump tweets: Wash Post
U.S. Attorney General William Barr is considering resigning over President Donald Trump’s tweets about Justice Department investigations, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday.
Trump aims to be distraction for Democrats on Western U.S. swing
President Donald Trump began a four-day Western swing on Tuesday with a fundraiser in Los Angeles, the first stop on a trip aimed at making himself a distraction as Democratic presidential candidates focus on the Nevada caucuses.
