Trump will reopen controversial Trump University after litigation ends
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Thursday said he will reopen the controversial Trump University real estate school at the close of litigation.
Some officials worry about briefing Trump, fearing spilled secrets
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Some U.S. intelligence officials are concerned that Donald Trump’s “shoot from the hip” style could pose national security risks as they prepare to give him a routine pre-election briefing once he is formally anointed as the Repu…
Use it or lose it: Occasional Ohio voters may be shut out in November
CINCINNATI (Reuters) – When Larry Harmon tried to vote on a marijuana initiative in November in his hometown of Kent, Ohio, the 59-year-old software engineer found his name had been struck from the voter rolls.
Obama’s Supreme Court lawyer to step down
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration’s top Supreme Court lawyer is leaving office at the end of June having won a string of major cases including fending off challenges to President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare law and legalizing same…
U.S. expects to continue strong Philippines alliance despite Duterte signal
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The United States expects to maintain its strong security relationship with the Philippines, including a recent accord on the rotational stationing of U.S. forces, U.S. officials said on Thursday, despite signals from the incoming…
U.S. takes further steps to block North Korea’s access to financial system
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday declared North Korea a “primary money laundering concern” and moved to further block its ability to use the U.S. and world financial systems to fund its weapons programs.
Obama says transgender bathroom directive based on law
ELKHART, Ind. (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Wednesday the decision to direct public schools to allow transgender students to use the bathrooms of their choice was based on the law and the best interests of the children.
Battling to hold off Sanders, Democrat Clinton to assail Trump on foreign policy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton’s campaign on Wednesday signaled plans for a big assault on Republican Donald Trump, even as she battles to hold off rival Bernie Sanders in California.
Trump presidency? Bank of America CEO Moynihan says company will be fine
(Reuters) – Bank of America Corp Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan on Wednesday played down the impact on the bank if Donald Trump is elected as the next president of the United States.
California Assembly passes gun control bills
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – The California Assembly on Wednesday passed a package of gun control bills, including a measure to ban so-called bullet buttons which allow quick changes in the magazine of a military-style weapon.