U.S. to review energy royalty rates on federal land
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Interior Department said on Wednesday that it would form a new committee to review royalty rates collected from oil and gas drilling, coal mining and renewable energy production on federal lands to ensure taxpayers recei…
FDA nominee moves to untangle potential conflicts of interest
(Reuters) – Dr. Scott Gottlieb, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has outlined measures he would take to untangle his ties to the pharmaceutical industry if confirmed by the Senate.
Russia probe should focus on Trump financial ties: senator
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Senate investigation into Russia’s meddling during the U.S. election should include a thorough review of any financial ties between Russia and President Donald Trump and his associates, Democratic senator Ron Wyden said We…
Ex-Christie associate gets two years in prison in ‘Bridgegate’ scandal
NEWARK, N.J. (Reuters) – A former associate of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was sentenced on Wednesday to two years in prison for his role in the “Bridgegate” lane closure scandal that played a part in torpedoing the Republican’s White House ambi…
Trump tells lawmakers he expects deal ‘very quickly’ on healthcare
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump told a group of senators on Tuesday that he expected lawmakers would be able to reach a deal on healthcare, without offering specifics on how they would do it or what had changed since a healthcare ref…
Macau billionaire’s aide in plea talks in U.N. bribe case
(Reuters) – The assistant to a billionaire real estate developer from Macau accused of engaging in a scheme to pay bribes to a former United Nations General Assembly president is in plea talks, his lawyer said on Tuesday.
Police union warns Trump ‘sanctuary city’ cuts could risk safety
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Leaders of the largest police union in the United States have warned President Donald Trump that he could endanger public safety if he follows through with cuts in federal grants to immigrant “sanctuary cities,” the union’s direc…
House Republicans reject bids to obtain Trump tax returns
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Republican-controlled congressional panel rejected a bid by Democrats on Tuesday to obtain President Donald Trump’s tax returns, despite warnings that Trump’s business holdings could pose conflicts of interest as Congress turns…
Trump’s funding request for U.S. border wall hits snag among some Republicans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s call for $1.5 billion this year to help build a wall along the border with Mexico could be in jeopardy as fellow Republicans in Congress weigh delaying a decision on the request.
Obama’s defense chief doesn’t see big changes in Iraq campaign
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ash Carter, who until January was U.S. defense secretary, said on Tuesday he did not see major changes in the campaign against Islamic State since President Donald Trump took office, amid accusations the U.S. military may be rela…
