Lawmaker says U.S. foreign surveillance ‘unmasked’ Trump associates
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives intelligence committee set off a political firestorm on Wednesday when he said the communications of members of Donald Trump’s transition team were caught up in inciden…
U.S. House Freedom Caucus chair: Healthcare bill lacks votes to pass
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The head of the U.S. House Freedom Caucus on Wednesday said there were still not enough votes to pass the Republican healthcare plan, but that he remained hopeful for potential changes to the bill following a meeting at the White…
House oversight panel seeks ex-Trump aide Flynn’s records
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The main investigative panel of the U.S. House of Representatives has asked the White House and the FBI for documents regarding former national security adviser Michael Flynn’s foreign contacts with Russia, Turkey and others, its…
Senate panel passes bill to license advanced nuclear plants
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Senate committee easily passed a bill on Wednesday to enable the nuclear regulator to license advanced nuclear reactors that backers say are safer than conventional plants and can help deal with a growing waste problem.
Key House lawmaker: Dodd-Frank overhaul remains a 2017 priority
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican chairman of a powerful House of Representatives committee said on Wednesday that he remains confident Congress will act to overhaul financial regulations “this year.”
Trump budget on the menu as U.S. senators lunch with Tillerson
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee will meet with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to discuss the administration’s proposed budget, the panel’s chairman said on Wednesday, after heated opposition in Congress to President…
Trump fights for healthcare bill, makes headway with conservatives
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and House of Representatives leaders pushed on Wednesday for votes for their plan to overhaul Obamacare and said they were making progress in their efforts to win over conservative Republicans who have…
Supreme Court rules uniform design elements can be copyrighted
(Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that basic elements in cheerleader uniform designs merit copyright protection, handing a victory to the top American maker of the garments in a decision with serious implications for the fashion ind…
U.S. to set up zones for refugees in fight against Islamic State: Tillerson
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States will increase pressure on Islamic State and al Qaeda and work to set up “interim zones of stability” to help refugees return home in the next phase of the battle to defeat the groups, U.S. Secretary of State Rex…
Highlights: The Trump presidency on March 22 at 8:55 A.M. EDT
(Reuters) – Highlights of the day for U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday:
