House Democrats to get some Mueller evidence, Trump calls witness ‘sleazebag’
Congressional Democrats and President Donald Trump’s administration struck a rare compromise on Monday as the Justice Department agreed to provide evidence from Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia inquiry to lawmakers weighing whether to begin impe…
Trump’s Justice Department to release some Mueller evidence to Congress: Nadler
Congressional Democrats and President Donald Trump’s administration struck a rare compromise on Monday in the battle over their investigations of him, with the Justice Department agreeing to provide evidence from Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia…
U.S. senators launch bill to broaden shell companies’ disclosures
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Monday announced they were introducing a bill to toughen U.S. laws requiring shell companies to disclose their true owners’ identity.
Justice Department to provide Mueller evidence to Congress: Nadler
The U.S. Justice Department has agreed to provide evidence gathered during Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation to lawmakers who are considering whether to launch impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump, a top Democrat s…
U.S. senators target $1 billion a year coal subsidy, ask IRS for test results
Three U.S. senators on Monday urged the Internal Revenue Service to crack down on a $1 billion-a-year subsidy for burning chemically treated refined coal, after a new study showed some power plants using the fuel produced surging amounts of mercury and…
Age matters more than sexual orientation to U.S. presidential voters: Reuters/Ipsos poll
In a sign that a presidential hopeful’s sexual orientation has diminished as a concern for voters, Americans are more likely to say they would reject a candidate older than 70 than a candidate who is gay, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll on Monday.
White House seeks delay on Huawei ban for contractors
The White House Office of Management and Budget has asked the U.S. Congress for more time to phase in a ban on federal contracts with companies that do business with Chinese telecom giant Huawei, part of a defense law passed last year.
Democratic 2020 candidates pitch Iowa party leaders on how to beat Trump
Nineteen Democratic presidential candidates delivered rapid-fire sales pitches to Iowa party leaders on Sunday, touting their ability to energize voters, win the White House and deliver on longtime party goals such as universal healthcare.
Trump acting budget chief asks for delay on Huawei restrictions
The Trump administration’s acting budget chief is asking for a delay in restrictions against Huawei Technologies Co Ltd products, according to a letter to Vice President Mike Pence and nine members of Congress.
Trump defends Mexico migration deal and pledges more detail
U.S. President Donald Trump defended his administration’s deal with Mexico against criticism that there were no major new commitments to stem a flow of Central American migrants crossing into the United States, and said on Sunday more details would soo…
