In must-win South Carolina, Biden must seal the deal with black voters
A marching band played and several hundred people roared for former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden at a South Carolina country general store this week, a stark contrast to the respectful but less enthusiastic applause given to several of his Democratic …
Trump confirms U.S. will revoke California’s power to require cleaner cars
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday the Environmental Protection Agency will revoke California’s authority to require automakers to build cleaner vehicles than federal requirements demand – a decision that will set off a massive legal ba…
U.S. trade groups urge Congress to rein in ‘Tariff Man’ Trump
Nearly two dozen U.S. lobbying groups have joined forces to try to rein in U.S. President Donald Trump’s power to unilaterally impose tariffs amid growing concern about the negative economic impact of his trade policies.
U.S. senators urge Trump administration to end nuclear talks with Saudis
Two Democratic U.S. senators on Wednesday urged Trump administration officials to halt talks with Saudi Arabia on building nuclear reactors after weekend attacks that halved the country’s oil output and increased instability in the Middle East.
After Bolton fireworks, Trump picks low-key Robert O’Brien for top job
U.S. President Donald Trump picked U.S. hostage negotiator Robert O’Brien on Wednesday as his fourth White House national security adviser, turning to a low-key choice for the position after the boisterous tenure of John Bolton.
Trump confirms U.S. will revoke California waiver to require cleaner cars
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday the Environmental Protection Agency will revoke California’s waiver that allows it to require automakers to build cleaner vehicles than federal requirements demand – a move that will set off a massive …
No. 2 U.S. House Democrat hopes House will pass funding bill by Friday
Steny Hoyer, the No. 2 Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, said on Wednesday he hopes the House will pass a stopgap government funding bill no later than Friday.
Trump picks hostage negotiator O’Brien for top security job
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday picked U.S. hostage negotiator Robert O’Brien as national security adviser, replacing hardliner John Bolton who was fired abruptly last week after clashing with the president on a host of issues.
Trump taps hostage negotiator O’Brien for top security job
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday named U.S. hostage negotiator Robert O’Brien as his choice to replace John Bolton as his national security adviser, making him the fourth person to hold the post in the Trump administration.
Congressional Democrats threaten to subpoena vaping company Juul over documents
Congressional Democrats on Wednesday threatened to subpoena Juul Labs if the e-cigarette maker does not provide documents relating to its products and marketing practices, as a House panel looks into whether the company deliberately targeted children.
