Highlights: The Trump presidency on April 18 at 1:46 p.m. EDT/1746 GMT
(Reuters) – Highlights for U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday:
Lawsuit against Trump over foreign payments expands
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A nonprofit watchdog expanded a lawsuit accusing U.S. President Donald Trump of violating the Constitution by letting his hotels and restaurants accept payments from foreign governments.
Republican vows ‘all hands on deck’ in Georgia congressional runoff
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A political newcomer who thrilled Democrats with a strong finish in a Georgia congressional race – despite attacks by President Donald Trump – will face an experienced Republican candidate in a June runoff election for a district…
Pence reassures Japan of U.S. resolve on North Korea, to work with China
TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Mike Pence reassured Japan of American commitment to reining in North Korea’s nuclear and missile ambitions on Tuesday, after warning that U.S. strikes in Syria and Afghanistan showed the strength of its resolve.
Pence says South Korea-U.S. free trade agreement to be reviewed, reformed
SEOUL (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Mike Pence told business leaders in Seoul on Tuesday that the Trump administration will review and reform the five-year-old free trade agreement between the two countries.
Illinois bill would ban passenger removal after UAL incident
CHICAGO (Reuters) – An Illinois lawmaker on Monday introduced a bill to ban the forcible removal of travelers from flights by state or local government employees after a United Airlines passenger was dragged from an aircraft last week.
In Japan talks, Pence to seek market access, investment
SEOUL (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will meet with Japan’s Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso on Tuesday, kicking off talks in Tokyo that the White House hopes will open doors in Japan for U.S.-made products and attract Japanese investment for…
Trump orders review of visa program to encourage hiring Americans
KENOSHA, Wis. (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered a review of the U.S. visa program for bringing high-skilled foreign workers into the country, putting technology firms and the outsourcing companies that serve them on notice that poss…
Yemen war needs a political solution: U.S. defense secretary
RIYADH (Reuters) – A political solution through U.N.-brokered negotiations is needed to resolve the conflict in Yemen, U.S. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said on Tuesday as he made his first trip in the role to Saudi Arabia.
Mnuchin warns of tax reform delay following healthcare setback: FT
(Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the Trump administration’s timetable for tax reform is set to falter following setbacks in negotiations with Congress over healthcare, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
