Trump won’t trade U.S. jobs for China’s help on North Korea: Ross
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump does not intend to trade away U.S. jobs for China’s help on North Korea, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Monday, adding that there were “constructive” talks with Beijing underway on trade issues…
Trump signs executive order to modernize U.S. government info tech
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump announced on Monday he has signed an executive order creating a new technology council to “transfer and modernize” the U.S. government’s information technology systems.
White House seeks quick vote on healthcare overhaul but hurdles remain
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Top aides to President Donald Trump on Monday predicted the House of Representatives would move this week to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, though Republicans remained divided on how to protect sick Americans from insurance…
Asian nations pulled into China’s orbit as Trump puts America first
MANILA (Reuters) – Across Asia, more and more countries are being pulled into Beijing’s orbit, with the timid stance adopted by Southeast Asian nations on the South China Sea at a weekend summit a clear sign this fundamental geostrategic shift is gathe…
Budget deal may map U.S. Congress road ahead, via Trump bypass
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress, bitterly divided for years along party lines, may be mapping a bipartisan path forward that skirts around President Donald Trump when he refuses to engage constructively with lawmakers, Democrats and some lobby…
White House defends Trump invitation to Duterte despite human rights criticism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Sunday defended President Donald Trump’s decision to invite Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to Washington, saying his cooperation was needed to counter North Korea, even as the administration faced human r…
Trump invites leaders of Thailand, Singapore to the White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump spoke to the leaders of Thailand and Singapore on Sunday in separate phone calls about the security situation in the Asia-Pacific region at a time of rising tensions with North Korea and invited both t…
Republican lawmaker Ros-Lehtinen, a Trump critic, to retire
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a moderate Republican from South Florida who has been critical of President Donald Trump, plans to retire when her term is up next year, according to an interview she gave on Sunday to the…
Trump could target ‘carried interest’ tax loophole: official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration’s push to overhaul tax laws might soon target a loophole used by some financial managers to lower their tax rates, White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus said on Sunday.
Trump says China could have hacked Democratic emails
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said China may have hacked the emails of Democratic officials to meddle with the 2016 presidential election, countering the view of U.S. intelligence officials who have said Moscow orchestrated the hacks.
