Republican senators criticize CBO, welcome health-care plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday the Congressional Budget Office report on a Republican healthcare plan indicated a path to lower insurance premiums, a lower deficit and significant entitlement reform.
Trump’s USTR nominee pledges tough enforcement of U.S. trade laws
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s choice for the top U.S. trade negotiator on Tuesday pledged an “America First” strategy to aggressively enforce U.S. laws and trade deals to stop unfair imports and push China to scrap excess factory capa…
Saudi deputy crown prince, Trump meeting a ‘turning point’: Saudi adviser
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia hailed a “historical turning point” in U.S.-Saudi relations after a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman highlighted the two leaders’ shared view that Iran posed a r…
Trump barnstorms to push healthcare plan; signs of conservative support
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump used his barnstorming strategy on Wednesday to try to build momentum for his first legislative initiative, a healthcare overhaul, by holding a massive rally in Nashville, Tennessee, reminiscent of his campaign ev…
Senators want food safety review when U.S. firms sold overseas
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two U.S. senators from Midwestern states will introduce a bill on Tuesday that would require foreign companies buying U.S. food and agriculture firms to undergo a review aimed at ensuring the deal would not hurt U.S. food securit…
Tillerson used email alias at Exxon to talk climate: New York attorney general
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, the former chairman and chief executive of Exxon Mobil Corp, used an alias email address while at the oil company to send and receive information related to climate change and other matters, a…
Trump gives CIA authority to conduct drone strikes: WSJ
(Reuters) – President Donald Trump has given the Central Intelligence Agency new authority to conduct drone attacks against suspected militants, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing U.S. officials.
Trump Middle East envoy meets Netanyahu in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Monday, Netanyahu’s office said, as the new administration tries to restart peace talks with the Palestinians.
Justice Department seeks more time on Trump wiretap evidence
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Justice said on Monday it had asked for more time to respond to a request from lawmakers for evidence about President Donald Trump’s allegation that then-President Barack Obama wiretapped him during the 201…
Senate confirms Trump’s pick to run Medicare, Medicaid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to run the government health program for the elderly, poor and disabled on Monday, filling a critical role as Republicans fight to repeal and replace Obamacare.
