House clears way for debate on Trump-backed healthcare bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Friday cleared the way for a contentious debate on legislation to repeal Obamacare and replace it with a more limited federal healthcare insurance program.
Trump greenlights Keystone XL pipeline, but obstacles loom
WASHINGTON/CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration approved TransCanada Corp’s Keystone XL pipeline on Friday, cheering the oil industry and angering environmentalists even as further hurdles for the controversial pro…
White House budget director: unclear if House healthcare bill can pass – ABC
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House budget director Mick Mulvaney said on Friday he did not know if there was enough support in the U.S. House of Representatives to pass Republicans’ healthcare bill to dismantle Obamacare.
Exclusive: Trump to approve Keystone XL at meeting with TransCanada CEO – official
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will announce the approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline at the White House on Friday, alongside the chief executive officer of builder TransCanada Corp, according to a senior administration official.
Healthcare scramble writes new chapter in Trump’s ‘Art of the Deal’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In the middle of a confused three-day scramble by U.S. Republicans to save their plan to dismantle Obamacare, President Donald Trump telephoned a former small-town sandwich shop owner from the North Carolina mountains on Wednesda…
Trump tastes failure as U.S. House healthcare bill collapses
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump suffered a stunning political setback on Friday in a Congress controlled by his own party when Republican leaders pulled legislation to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, a major 2016 election campaign pr…
How a border tax could divide Boeing and its suppliers
SEATTLE (Reuters) – A U.S. tax overhaul proposed by Republican leaders in Congress would deepen divisions between big manufacturers like Boeing Co and the thousands of smaller companies that supply them, according to suppliers and tax and trade experts…
Washington talks end without agreement on Israeli settlements
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration reiterated its concerns about Israeli settlement activity, the two sides said on Thursday, as a round of talks ended without agreement over limiting future construction on land the Palestinians want for a…
Trump to nominate businessman Hagerty as Japan ambassador-White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump intends to nominate businessman William Hagerty as the next U.S. ambassador to Japan, the White House said on Thursday.
Trump expected to nominate attorney Sullivan as No. 2 at State Dept.: WSJ
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump is expected to nominate attorney John Sullivan as deputy secretary of state, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing U.S. officials familiar with the discussions.
