U.S. State Department criticized over quiet release of human rights report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department released its annual report on human rights around the world on Friday but the release was overshadowed by criticism that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson gave the report little of the traditional attenti…
U.S. suspends Obama airline transparency review
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration said on Friday it is suspending action on an Obama administration decision in October to probe a long-time practice by some airlines of preventing various travel websites from showing their fares and whet…
Keystone XL builders can use non-U.S. steel, White House says now
(Reuters) – The Keystone XL oil pipeline does not need to be made from U.S. steel, despite an executive order by President Donald Trump days after he took office requiring domestic steel in new pipelines, the White House said on Friday.
Sessions to respond in writing to questions over Russia contacts: DOJ
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will reply in writing to Senate Democrats’ questions about his meetings with Russia’s ambassador last year, the Justice Department said on Friday after a top Republican denied Democrats’ reques…
Exclusive: Trump administration considering separating women, children at Mexico border
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Women and children crossing together illegally into the United States could be separated by U.S. authorities under a proposal being considered by the Department of Homeland Security, according to three government officials.
‘Green’ funds flush with new cash, challenges as Trump era dawns
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Environmentally conscious investors are using their pocketbooks to protest President Donald Trump’s plans to slash environmental regulations, fueling a rally in funds that only invest in companies that meet progressive criteria for…
New Interior chief vows review of Obama-era rules, ‘bold’ restructuring
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke plans to review Obama-era measures that limited energy development on some federal land and undertake a “bold” reorganization of his 70,000-employee agency, he said on Friday.
The Trump presidency on March 3 at 2:50 p.m. ET
(Reuters) – Highlights of the day for U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday:
Parents fearing deportation pick guardians for U.S. children
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Parents who immigrated illegally to the United States and now fear deportation under the Trump administration are inundating immigration advocates with requests for help in securing care for their children in the even…
Trump torture remarks ‘lay down gauntlet’ for other states: U.N. expert
GENEVA (Reuters) – A U.N. human rights expert voiced alarm on Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump might allow torture in interrogations, warning that it “lays down the gauntlet” for other countries to follow suit.
