Trump’s cut to flood map program could trigger insurance rate hikes: group
(Reuters) – A proposal by the Trump administration to cut $190 million in funding for updating U.S. maps of flood-prone areas would trigger higher insurance rates or more homebuilding in risky locations, a consumer group said on Monday.
Puerto Rico governor aims to pare cuts at public university
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Puerto Rico’s governor proposed measures on Monday to reduce anticipated budget cuts at the University of Puerto Rico to $241 million by fiscal year 2021, from $450 million approved by the struggling U.S. territory’s fiscal oversig…
Tillerson signaled U.S. policy of patience on North Korea is over: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson “sent a very clear signal that our policy of strategic patience is over” with North Korea during his recent visit to China, a White House spokesman said on Monday.
Trump to speak to House Republicans Tuesday on healthcare: aides
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump will speak to Republican members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday about the Republican healthcare legislation before Congress, congressional aides said.
Trump’s net worth dwindled to $3.5 billion, Forbes says
NEW YORK (Reuters) – While Donald Trump’s political fortunes were rising, his net worth was dropping to a mere $3.5 billion, or roughly a third of what he claimed during his successful campaign for the U.S. presidency, according to the latest Forbes li…
Chilean president says Trump concerned about Venezuelan crisis
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump expressed concern about the political and humanitarian situation in Venezuela in a call on Sunday with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, the Chilean president told reporters on Monday.
Comey confirms FBI probing alleged Russian interference in U.S. vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – FBI Director James Comey on Monday confirmed the agency was investigating possible Russian government efforts to interfere in the 2016 U.S. election including any links between President Donald Trump’s campaign and Moscow.
EU foreign policy chief concerned over proposed cuts in U.S. aid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – European Foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini expressed concern on Monday over the Trump administration’s proposed deep cut in U.S. foreign assistance, saying it would destabilize major parts of the world and hurt American national security.
House sets rules committee hearing for healthcare bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives Rules Committee announced on Monday that it will hold a hearing on the Republican healthcare bill on Wednesday at 10 a.m. EDT (1400 GMT).
Supreme Court rejects U.S. senator’s bid to escape corruption case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for prosecutors to pursue bribery charges against Democratic Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, rejecting his bid to have the case involving donations from a Florida ophthalmol…
