UK’s Johnson says his comments about U.S. ambassador were misrepresented
Boris Johnson, the frontrunner to be Britain’s next prime minister, said on Friday a misrepresented version of his remarks – rather than his actual words – had been a factor in the resignation of Britain’s ambassador to Washington following a spat with…
Trump’s Labor Secretary Acosta resigns amid Epstein case
U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta resigned on Friday amid fresh scrutiny of his handling of the sex abuse case against financier Jeffrey Epstein, becoming President Donald Trump’s latest adviser to leave the administration in controversy.
House panel weighs Mueller testimony delay to July 24
The Democratic-led U.S. House Judiciary Committee is considering a one-week delay in former U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s congressional testimony to allow more time for lawmakers to ask questions, according to two sources knowledgeable about th…
U.S. Treasury’s Mnuchin urges Congress to raise debt ceiling
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Friday urged Congress to increase the nation’s debt ceiling before its summer recess.
Factbox: Trump administration departures, firings, reassignments
U.S. Labor Secretary Alex Acosta on Friday became the latest high-ranking official from President Donald Trump’s administration to resign. Acosta, standing next to Trump on the White House lawn, said his handling of the sex abuse case against financier…
Trump says he wishes British ambassador well
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday offered good wishes to Britain’s former ambassador to Washington, Kim Darroch, who resigned this week after stinging criticism from the Republican president following leaked diplomatic cables.
Trump to discuss immigration with Guatemalan president at White House on Monday
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales at the White House on Monday for talks on immigration and security, the White House said on Friday.
Trump says immigrant deportations to start this weekend in 10 cities
U.S. authorities plan to start arresting immigrants eligible for deportation in 10 cities this weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday, adding that he was not concerned about the advance notice.
Former special counsel Mueller’s congressional testimony postponed: Politico
Former special counsel Robert Mueller’s planned testimony next week had been postponed until July 24, Politico reported on Friday citing multiple lawmakers.
Trump says Labor Secretary Acosta resigning amid Epstein case
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta has resigned, believing that he has become a distraction to the administration because of his handling of the sex abuse case against financier Jeffrey Epstein a decade ago…
