Mexico president says no ‘serious problems’ at U.S.-Mexico border
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday that there were no “serious problems” at the U.S.-Mexico border, after commercial traffic slowed at several crossings.
Trump to sign order to ease way for gas pipelines: Kudlow
White House Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow on Wednesday said the Trump administration would soon issue an executive order that would open the door for more natural gas pipelines and exports of liquefied natural gas, or LNG.
USDA has stressed importance of U.S.- Mexico trade flows to White House: official
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been making sure to bring information to the White House on the importance of two-way trade between the United States and Mexico, an official said on Wednesday.
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…
Democratic-led U.S. 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…
Kudlow says working on rescue, restructuring plan for Venezuela
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow on Wednesday said the United States has plans to rapidly revitalize the Venezuelan economy, including financial and food planning as well as getting cash to people in the country.
White House’s Kudlow: Any border closing must balance trade, security
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow on Wednesday said both trade and security were essential as the Trump administration considers how it might make good on U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to shutter the U.S. border with Mexico.
Trump threatens Mexico border closure if Congress doesn’t act on immigration
President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to close the U.S. border with Mexico if Congress does not take steps immediately to deal with immigration and security loopholes that he says are creating a national emergency in the region.
Newcomer Mayor Lori Lightfoot takes on Chicago establishment and ‘political machine’
Chicago, known for its machine politics and corruption, woke up Wednesday to voters choosing an anti-establishment candidate who may shake up a city that made history by electing its first African-American woman for mayor.
Exclusive: U.S. senators want stiff sanctions to deter Russia election meddling
U.S. Republican and Democratic senators will introduce legislation on Wednesday seeking to deter Russia from meddling in U.S. elections by threatening stiff sanctions on its banking, energy and defense industries and sovereign debt.