Trump aide cites ‘massacre’ that never occurred to defend immigrant ban
(Reuters) – A Trump administration aide corrected herself on Friday after being widely criticized for referencing a 2011 “Bowling Green massacre” in Kentucky that never occurred to defend President Donald Trump’s temporary ban on immigrants from seven …
U.S. National Security Agency’s deputy director is retiring
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The deputy director of the U.S. National Security Agency, the intelligence agency in charge of electronic surveillance and code-breaking, is retiring, an NSA spokesman said on Friday.
Treasury secretary to report on regulatory changes in 120 days: official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s order on financial regulations issued on Friday will require the Treasury secretary to submit a report on potential regulatory and legislative reforms in 120 days, a White House official said.
Republicans ax disclosure, emissions rules on energy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republicans on Friday repealed a securities disclosure rule aimed at curbing corruption at energy and mining companies and voted to ax emissions limits on drilling operations, part of a push to remove Obama-era regulations o…
Transgender court hearing set amid fight over Trump nominee
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday scheduled oral arguments in a major dispute on transgender rights for March 28, when the U.S. Senate is set to be in the midst of a political fight over President Donald Trump’s nominee to a vacan…
Trump administration reviewing Cuba policy: White House spokesman
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration is in the midst “of a full review of all U.S. policies towards Cuba,” with a focus on its human rights policies, as part of a commitment to such rights for citizens throughout the world, a White House spo…
House repeals Obama rule on methane emissions on federal lands
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday repealed a rule put forth in the final days of the Obama administration that limited emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane from oil and gas drilling on federal lands, in the la…
Senate sets fight over Education Secretary for next week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate could vote as early as Monday on confirming President Donald Trump’s pick for education secretary, Betsy DeVos, with the political parties potentially entering a standoff requiring Vice President Mike Pence to act…
Judge orders temporary ban on Trump immigration restrictions
(Reuters) – A U.S. district judge in Detroit has issued an order temporarily restraining the Trump administration from carrying out immigration restrictions in a presidential executive order, according to a court document.
Uber CEO quits Trump’s business advisory group
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc Chief Executive Officer Travis Kalanick quit President Donald Trump’s business advisory group on Thursday amid mounting pressure from activists and employees who oppose the administration’s imm…
