Trump aide dismisses audio tape as Democrats raise character issue
WASHINGTON, 2016 – A top aide to Donald Trump said on Sunday he did not believe the Republican presidential front-runner posed as his own spokesman to brag about his personal life, a controversy that came as Democrats sharpen their attacks on the billi…
Trump, Biden attend same Pennsylvania college graduation
(Reuters) – Presidential politics crept into the graduation ceremony at the University of Pennsylvania on Sunday, with presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Joe Biden in attendance to cheer on family members.
Trump says Brexit wouldn’t impact potential UK-U.S. trade deal if he is president: ITV
LONDON (Reuters) – Presumptive U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Britain leaving the European Union would make no difference to a potential bilateral trade deal if he became president, according to an interview clip aired by broadc…
Facebook’s Zuckerberg to meet conservatives on political bias flap
(Reuters) – Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg will meet this week with prominent conservatives in the media, a spokesman said on Sunday, to address allegations of political bias at the popular social networking site.
Trump has a history of questionable behavior with women: NY Times
(Reuters) – Interviews with dozens of women who have worked for Donald Trump or interacted with him socially reveal a pattern of often unsettling personal behavior by the Republican presidential candidate, The New York Times reported on Saturday.
Obama toasts Nordic nations after Russia-focused summit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama toasted Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Iceland at a star-studded state dinner on Friday, lauding the nations for their global influence on civil rights, humanitarian issues and curbing climate change….
U.S. tells schools to give transgender students bathroom rights
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration told U.S. public schools on Friday that transgender students must be allowed to use the bathroom of their choice, upsetting Republicans and raising the likelihood of fights over federal funding and legal …
Trump taps climate change skeptic as energy adviser, pushes back on taxes
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Donald Trump on Friday picked a prominent climate change skeptic to help him craft his energy policy and pushed back against renewed calls that he release his income tax returns – saying his tax rate is “none of your bus…
First $200 admission for a Trump rally; more to come?
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The email Donald Trump’s campaign sent inviting fans to a rally next week looked familiar: “Meet me in New Jersey!” it urged. But something was different.
Puerto Rico debt bill due in ‘coming days’: House Speaker Ryan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan said on Friday an updated bill dealing with Puerto Rico’s debt will be introduced in “the coming days.”
