Trump rejects new lawsuit over foreign payments to his firms
NEW YORK (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed allegations in a new lawsuit by prominent constitutional and ethics lawyers that he is violating the U.S. Constitution by letting his hotels and other businesses accept payments from forei…
Republicans propose giving U.S. states option to keep Obamacare
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two Republican senators said on Monday that U.S. states should be allowed to stay in the Obamacare healthcare insurance program if they like, with one adding she felt confused by President Donald Trump’s broad but unspecific exec…
White House says to have Supreme Court nominee in next couple of weeks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will announce a nominee in the next couple of weeks to fill a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court, the White House said on Monday.
Trump has resigned from Trump Organization: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has resigned from the Trump Organization and his sons Don Jr. and Eric are in charge of the business, White House spokesman Sean Spicer said on Monday.
White House defends statement on audience for Trump’s inaugural
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House spokesman Sean Spicer on Monday defended his statement that President Donald Trump’s inauguration was the most-watched ever, citing viewership on television and other media and insisting that “our intention is never t…
More Californians dreaming of a country without Trump: poll
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – The election of Republican businessman Donald Trump as president of the United States has some Californians dreaming – of their own country.
Trump’s White House to open briefings to non-Washington media
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Monday it planned later this week to establish four “Skype seats” for its regular media briefings to allow news organizations outside of Washington to participate.
Republican Rubio clears way for Tillerson’s approval as top U.S. diplomat
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republican Senator Marco Rubio reluctantly backed President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, in a move that all but secures Senate confirmation of the former Exxon Mobil Corp chief executive as t…
Glad to see Obama go, Gulf Arabs expect Trump to counter Iran
DUBAI (Reuters) – Gulf Arab states are quietly applauding the arrival in the White House of a hawkish leader opposed to their adversary Iran, even if they suspect Donald Trump’s short temper and abrasive Tweets may at times heighten tensions in the com…
Democratic state officials rush to defend U.S. consumer agency
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic state officials took a step on Monday to try to defend the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in a court battle that could defang it, worried that Republican President Donald Trump’s administration will not safe…
