Attorney General Sessions defends reply on Russia contacts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday defended his conduct at a January confirmation hearing where he denied having contacts with Russian officials during the course of the presidential campaign when he was an adviser to …
Carson calls slaves ‘immigrants’ in speech, drawing criticism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ben Carson, the new secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), on Monday referred to slaves brought to the United States against their will as “immigrants,” drawing quick condemnation from civil righ…
Senate approves measure to kill Obama-era contractor rule
(Reuters) – Republicans in the U.S. Senate passed a measure to eliminate an Obama administration rule that would require prospective federal contractors to report violations of more than a dozen U.S. labor and employment laws.
Medical providers oppose Trump-backed health plan, Democrats take aim
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. doctors’ organization and several hospital groups came out strongly on Wednesday against a Republican plan backed by President Donald Trump to overhaul America’s healthcare system, as Democrats mounted a fierce battl…
Trump’s new travel ban raises bar for legal challenges
NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The new, more narrowly tailored temporary travel ban President Donald Trump signed on Monday will be more difficult to challenge successfully in court, legal experts said.
Latest House healthcare bill includes concessions to conservatives: Politico
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The latest version of a House Republican bill to replace Obamacare would limit who could receive tax credits to help purchase health insurance, Politico reported on Monday, in an effort to secure the support of the chamber’s cons…
Kelly says considering separating women, children at Mexico border
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly on Monday confirmed a Reuters report that he was considering a proposal to separate women and children who cross the U.S. border with Mexico illegally, a policy shift he said was aimed …
U.S. high court action leaves transgender students in legal limbo
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Transgender students at U.S. public schools were left in legal limbo on Monday about whether a federal anti-discrimination law enables them to use the bathroom of their choice after the Supreme Court sidestepped a major ruling on…
Highlights: The Trump presidency on March 6 at 3:44 p.m. EST
(Reuters) – Highlights of the day for U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday:
White House spokesman says almost certain Trump has not spoken to FBI chief
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House spokesman Sean Spicer said on Monday he was almost certain Donald Trump had not spoken to FBI Director James Comey about the president’s claim, without evidence, that the previous administration wiretapped him during …
