U.S. House Intelligence Committee has ‘successful’ Russia hearing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The leaders of a House of Representatives probe of possible Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election said they had a “successful” hearing on Thursday, projecting unity after a partisan division had threatened to derail their in…
U.S. Senate passes bill to fund government through September
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Thursday gave final legislative approval to a $1.2 trillion spending bill to keep the government open through September, a measure President Donald Trump is expected to sign before Friday’s deadline.
Jay Clayton sworn in as chairman of the U.S. SEC
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Wall Street attorney Jay Clayton was officially sworn in as chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy on Thursday, the agency announced.
U.S. House approves tighter North Korea sanctions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation on Thursday to tighten sanctions on North Korea by targeting its shipping industry and companies that do business with the reclusive state.
Tillerson urges ASEAN to cut North Korea funding, minimize ties
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged Southeast Asian foreign ministers on Thursday to do more to help cut funding streams for North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs and to minimize diplomatic relations with Pyongyang.
House banking panel passes bill to undo U.S. financial crisis rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A House banking panel on Thursday passed a controversial bill that would drastically change how the U.S. government regulates the financial sector.
Trump order frees tax-exempt churches to be more politically active
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that allows tax-exempt churches to more actively participate in politics and could free religious organizations to deny employees insurance coverage for birth-control pills.
House Republicans repeal Obamacare, hurdles await in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday narrowly approved a bill to repeal Obamacare, handing Republican President Donald Trump a victory that could prove short-lived as the healthcare legislation heads into a likely tough …
New York protesters greet Trump on first visit home
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump returned to his hometown on Thursday for the first time since taking office, as many New Yorkers took to the streets to protest the politics of the man who built his name and fortune in the city.
Trump, Australian PM to hit reset in New York after fractious phone call
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will find common ground with U.S. President Donald Trump when they meet in New York on Thursday, Australia’s foreign minister said, in a bid to soothe ties strained by a fractious phone call…
