Exclusive: Trump campaign had at least 18 undisclosed contacts with Russians: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Michael Flynn and other advisers to Donald Trump’s campaign were in contact with Russian officials and others with Kremlin ties in at least 18 calls and emails during the last seven months of the 2016 presidential race, current and former U.S. officials familiar with the exchanges told Reuters.
‘Bobby Three Sticks’ Mueller to probe Russia-Trump imbroglio
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former FBI director and prosecutor Robert Mueller, known for his independence in high-profile government investigations, is taking on a new challenge in the midst of a crisis that threatens the presidency of the United States.
Republicans worry Trump scandals may doom legislative agenda
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Scandals enveloping U.S. President Donald Trump have left Republican lawmakers and lobbyists increasingly gloomy about the prospects for passing sweeping tax cuts, a rollback of Obamacare and an ambitious infrastructure program….
Controversial Milwaukee County sheriff says taking U.S. Homeland Security post
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke, an African-American who became a staunch critic of the “Black Lives Matter” movement and supported Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, said on Wednesday he has accepted a job as assistant …
U.S. cyber bill would shift power away from spy agency
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bill proposed in Congress on Wednesday would require the U.S. National Security Agency to inform representatives of other government agencies about security holes it finds in software like the one that allowed last week’s “rans…
White House says full fiscal 2018 budget to be released on May 23
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House is set to unveil President Donald Trump’s first full budget for the 2018 fiscal year on Tuesday – a plan that will include details about his proposed cuts to foreign aid and domestic spending, and his desired hike…
U.S. industry seeks faster permits, simpler rules in Trump regulation reset
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. industry groups have told President Donald Trump’s administration that they want two main things from his promised regulatory overhaul: a speedier permit process and simpler environmental rules.
Trump to meet four candidates for FBI director: Spicer
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday will interview four candidates for the position of director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, White House spokesman Sean Spicer told reporters.
Senate tees up ‘accountability act’ as regulation fight intensifies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate could soon approve a major overhaul of the federal bureaucracy and make lasting changes to regulation of the environment, education, banks and other areas.
Trexit? Online bettors play early end to Trump presidency
NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – Bettors on both sides of the Atlantic are ramping up wagers in niche online markets over whether Donald Trump will serve out a full term as U.S. president in the wake of controversies surrounding the dismissal of FBI Directo…
