U.S. states sue to undo Trump rollback of healthy school lunch rules
Several U.S. states sued the Trump administration on Wednesday to undo its recent decision that allowed fewer whole grains and more sodium in school breakfasts and lunches.
NATO chief warns of Russia threat, urges unity in U.S. address
The head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization warned the U.S. Congress on Wednesday of the threat posed by “a more assertive Russia,” including a massive military buildup, threats to sovereign states, the use of nerve agents and cyberattacks.
Trucks snarled at El Paso border, Mexico says no serious problems
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday there were no “serious problems” at the U.S.-Mexico border after commercial traffic slowed at several crossings.
O’Rourke backs reparations study as 2020 Democrats appeal to black activists
U.S. Democratic presidential contender Beto O’Rourke told a conference of black activists on Wednesday that he would back a study of reparations for descendants of slaves, as 2020 White House candidates began to make their pitch for African-American su…
NATO chief urges unity, warns of Russia threat in U.S. address
The head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization warned the U.S. Congress on Wednesday of the threat posed by “a more assertive Russia,” including a massive military buildup, threats to sovereign states, the use of nerve agents and cyberattacks.
Several U.S. states sue Trump administration over school lunch rules
Several U.S. states sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, seeking to undo its recent decision to relax standards for restricting sodium content and requiring whole grains in school breakfasts and lunches.
NATO chief cites Russia threat in address to U.S. Congress
The head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization warned the U.S. Congress on Wednesday of the threat posed by “a more assertive Russia” to the alliance, including its violations of the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
Democratic-led House panel authorizes subpoenas for Mueller report, evidence
The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee voted on Wednesday to authorize subpoenas for Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s full, unredacted report and underlying evidence from his investigation into Russia’s role in the 2016 el…
House panel says Commerce Secretary Ross refusing to testify on 2020 budget
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross was refusing to testify on Wednesday before a House Appropriations subcommittee about his department’s 2020 budget request, saying his appearance would be a distraction, the legislative panel said.
Trump again threatens Mexico border closure, seeks Congress action
President Donald Trump again threatened on Wednesday to close the U.S. border with Mexico, this time calling on Congress to take steps immediately to deal with immigration and security loopholes that he says are creating a national emergency.
