U.S. guidance on school restroom choice opposed by some states
(Reuters) – Transgender students cheered the Obama administration’s directive on Friday requiring U.S. public schools to allow them to use toilets and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity while some school districts said they would not co…
White House defends deportations after Democratic complaints
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Friday defended its deportation policy after complaints from Democratic presidential candidates and congressional leaders that a sweep targeting Central American illegal immigrants is inhumane.
Exclusive: U.S. to renew most Myanmar sanctions with changes to aid business
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States plans to renew the bulk of its sanctions against Myanmar when they expire next week, but will make some changes aimed at boosting investment and trade, according to several senior U.S. officials and congression…
RNC’s Priebus takes dim view of anti-Trump third party talk
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The chairman of the Republican National Committee sought on Friday to tamp down talk among some Republicans about the possibility of running a third-party candidate who would give party supporters a choice beyond Donald Trump.
Trump taps climate change skeptic, fracking advocate as key energy advisor
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential contender Donald Trump has asked one of America’s most ardent drilling advocates and climate change skeptics to help him draft his energy policy.
Trump says he and Ryan close on border security, trade and military: Fox News
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday that he and U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan largely agree on issues of border security, trade and beefing up the military.
Trump’s about-face on fund-raising seems unlikely to dent his popularity
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Supporters of billionaire Donald Trump appear unfazed by his decision to accept money from outside donors, despite his earlier vow to self-fund his presidential campaign and his criticism of rivals as puppets of wealthy special in…
U.S. probes Trump’s former butler for urging Obama assassination
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Secret Service is investigating presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s former butler over a Facebook post calling for President Barack Obama’s assassination.
Trump on best behavior as he woos Republicans but differences remain
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump went on a charm offensive on Thursday to try to win the party establishment’s support for his insurgent candidacy, but top Republican Paul Ryan stopped short of endorsing him.
Japan, U.S. preparing summit meeting around May 25: government sources
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan and the United States are preparing to hold a summit meeting around May 25, government sources told Reuters on Friday.
