U.S. allies caution Trump on Syria strategy
WASHINGTON/PARIS (Reuters) – Key U.S. allies in Europe are quietly expressing concern over President-elect Donald Trump’s approach to Syria, warning that his pledge to work more closely with Russia, Damascus’ main backer, will do little to diminish the…
Democratic senator opposes spending bill over coal miner benefits as Senate vote looms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic U.S. Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia on Friday urged senators to oppose a temporary spending bill because it fails to offer a long-term solution to secure retired coal miners’ benefits.
Country star Garth Brooks in talks for Trump inaugural celebrations
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Country star Garth Brooks is in discussions to perform at the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, the singer’s representative said on Friday, as organizers of the event denied media reports that they were struggling …
Trump floats ban on defense firms hiring military procurement officials
BATON ROUGE, La. (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday said he was considering imposing a lifetime ban on U.S. military procurement officials from later working for defense contractors.
Oil drilling advocate to be Trump pick for Interior Department
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will pick U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, a climate-change skeptic and an advocate for expanded oil and gas development, to run the Interior Department, a Trump aide said on Friday.
Coal CEO pressing Trump to speak up for miners’ benefits
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Coal mining executive Robert Murray, one of Donald Trump’s biggest campaign backers, said on Friday he wants the president-elect to support a bill that would protect the health and pension benefits of thousands of coal miners ret…
Obama orders review of 2016 election cyber attacks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama has ordered intelligence agencies to review cyber attacks and foreign intervention into the 2016 election and deliver a report before he leaves office on Jan. 20, the White House said on Friday.
Trump’s threats chill corporate investment plans in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Donald Trump’s threats to battle Mexico over trade, investment and jobs have pushed a growing number of companies operating in the country to put expansion plans on hold until the president-elect fleshes out his policies, busine…
Bolton says Trump moves could signal ‘different,’ tougher, China line
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – One of Donald Trump’s possible picks for secretary of state said on Friday that the president-elect’s criticisms of China and phone call with Taiwan’s president could signal a “different” relationship with Beijing and a tougher l…
Trump, Scotland’s Sturgeon spoke briefly on Friday: statement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President-elect Donald Trump spoke with First Minister Of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon on Friday in what Trump’s transition team described as “a short congratulatory call” on his election victory last month.
