Florida legislature poised to bolster ‘Stand Your Ground’ law
(Reuters) – Florida lawmakers advanced a measure on Wednesday that could make it easier to avoid prosecution in deadly shootings and other use-of-force cases by seeking immunity on self-defense grounds under the state’s pioneering “stand your ground” l…
House tax committee plans public hearings on tax overhaul
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The tax oversight committee in the U.S. House of Representatives will hold public hearings in coming weeks as the panel prepares to unveil legislation to overhaul the U.S. tax code, congressional aides said on Wednesday.
New York, other states challenge Trump over climate change regulation
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A coalition of 17 U.S. states filed a legal challenge on Wednesday against efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to roll back climate change regulations, deepening a political rift over his emerging energy policies.
For Trump, Mar-a-Lago is place to break the ice with China’s Xi
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has told visitors that his Mar-a-Lago retreat is set up perfectly for foreign visits, but the Chinese side was initially hesitant when word came that Trump would like to meet Chinese President Xi Jinpi…
U.S. consumer financial protection chief defends agency before Congress
(Reuters) – The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s director defended himself in Congress on Wednesday against a barrage of Republican criticism over everything from the agency’s handling of the Wells Fargo accounts scandal to the way he has pe…
Highlights: The Trump presidency on April 5 at 3:04 P.M. EDT
(Reuters) – Highlights of the day for U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday:
Ryan says tax reform could take longer than healthcare overhaul
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan said on Wednesday that tax reform will take longer to accomplish than repealing and replacing Obamacare would, saying Congress and the White House were initially closer to agreement…
Trump nominee to lead FDA questioned on ties to pharmacy industry
(Reuters) – Democratic senators questioned President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, over his ties to the pharmaceutical industry on Wednesday, with one citing “a level of discomfort” over his n…
Abdullah welcomes Trump engagement in Israel-Palestinian peace
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Jordan’s King Abdullah praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s commitment to addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and said he had hope for the Arab League peace initiative proposed for the region.
Trump, declining to provide evidence, says thinks Obama adviser Rice committed crime: NYT
((This story published on April 5th corrects typographical error in paragraph 8))
