White House says will not announce FBI director nominee on Friday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – There will be no planned announcement on Friday of U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director, the White House said.
Congressional office to release House healthcare bill analysis May 24
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Congressional Budget Office expects to release its analysis of the U.S. House of Representatives’ healthcare overhaul legislation on May 24, the agency said in a statement on Friday.
Congressional office to release House healthcare bill analysis May 24
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Congressional Budget Office expects to release its analysis of the U.S. House of Representatives’ healthcare overhaul legislation on May 24, the agency said in a statement on Friday.
Senators raise alarms about shelving retirement advice rule
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Three U.S. Democratic Senators on Friday raised concerns over the possibility that President Donald Trump’s administration will permanently shelve the “fiduciary rule,” aimed at preventing brokers from recommending inappropriate …
Ryan says to send health bill to Senate after CBO score
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives will send its healthcare overhaul plan passed this month to the Senate after it receives a final analysis by congressional reviewers, probably in a couple of weeks, House Speaker Paul Ryan said o…
Ex-U.S. Congressman Weiner pleads guilty in teen ‘sexting’ case
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former U.S. Congressman Anthony Weiner wept on Friday as he pleaded guilty to sending sexually explicit messages to a teenage girl, capping a “sexting” scandal that played a role in last year’s U.S. presidential election during its…
Trump budget to give first look at infrastructure plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump will propose $200 billion in infrastructure spending over 10 years in his first budget on Tuesday – funding the administration believes will boost private, state and local spending on projects, a White Hous…
As Trump visits, Gulf states seen quietly curbing opposition
DUBAI (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump, departing from his predecessor’s practice, is expected to sidestep human rights questions when he meets Gulf Arab leaders at the weekend and focus, to the dismay of beleaguered government critics, on busi…
Trump under pressure to assure NATO allies he has their back
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Standing in front of a memorial made of remnants of the World Trade Center, U.S. President Donald Trump will have a powerful symbolic opportunity in Brussels next Thursday to make clear how he really feels about NATO.
Trump faces diplomatic hurdles during 28 hours in the Holy Land
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – U.S. presidential trips are an opportunity to project power and burnish statesmanship. But they come with diplomatic dangers and potential pitfalls, too. For Donald Trump, several of those await in Jerusalem and Bethlehem next wee…
