Representative Barletta says he discussed becoming Trump’s labor secretary
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Republican congressman Lou Barletta of Pennsylvania said he met with President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday and discussed becoming his labor secretary.
Pentagon warns against impact of extending temporary U.S. funding bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter voiced opposition to extending a temporary government funding bill well into next year, saying it would negatively impact the military, including in the fight against Islamic State.
Senate leader hopes to have several Trump nominees confirmed on January 20
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday he hopes to have several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees confirmed on his first day in office on Jan. 20.
Trump to nominate Elaine Chao for transportation post: source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao to head the Transportation Department, a source with knowledge of the decision said on Tuesday.
Albright, Hadley urge U.S. to weigh using more force in Syria
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States should prepare to use greater military power and covert action in Syria to help forge a political settlement to end the country’s civil war, according to a bipartisan report to be released on Wednesday.
After perceived snubs, UK’s May calls Trump to strengthen ties
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump agreed on Tuesday that they should work to build relationships through the U.S. transition and meet at the earliest opportunity.
Senate to vote on Iran sanctions renewal this week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate will vote this week on a bill that would renew sanctions on Iran for 10 years, Senator Mitch McConnell, the chamber’s Republican leader, said on Tuesday in remarks as he opened the daily session.
Trump to announce transportation secretary pick: spokesman
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President-elect Donald Trump will nominate a transportation secretary on Tuesday afternoon, a spokesman told Fox News, as he continues to fill out his domestic policy team.
Trump vows to end U.S.-Cuba ‘deal’ unless Havana makes better one
WASHINGTON/HAVANA (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he would end the United States’ “deal” with Cuba unless a better one was made, reflecting his campaign pledge to reverse President Barack Obama’s moves to open relations wit…
Trump to pick Seema Verma for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: transition official
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is set to name Indiana health policy consultant Seema Verma as his pick for administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a transition official told Reuters on Monday.
