U.S. senators seek details on nuclear power cooperation with Saudi Arabia
U.S. senators from both parties on Tuesday asked Energy Secretary Rick Perry for details about recent approvals for companies to share nuclear energy information with Saudi Arabia, with the lawmakers expressing concern about possible development of ato…
North Carolina Republican Party chairman charged in bribery case
The U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday it had charged the chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party, Robert “Robin” Hayes, and a major political donor in a corruption scheme that targeted a state official.
White House softens tone after threat to close border with Mexico
The White House took a step back on Tuesday from a threat to close the U.S. border with Mexico, even as a redeployment of border officers in recent days has led to a slowdown of legal crossings and commerce at U.S. ports of entry there.
Bernie Sanders raises $18.2 million for White House run, takes fundraising lead
Presidential contender Bernie Sanders raised $18.2 million in the first three months of the year for his 2020 White House bid, his campaign said on Tuesday, giving him an early fundraising lead in a crowded Democratic primary field.
U.S. expects to resolve spat with Turkey over purchase of Russian air defense system
Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan on Tuesday said he expected to resolve a dispute with Turkey over its planned purchase of Russia’s S-400 air defense system, a day after the United States halted delivery of equipment related to F-35 fight…
White House says Mexico working to deal with immigration issue
The White House said on Tuesday that Mexico was taking more responsibility for dealing with illegal immigration and urged it to continue to address the issue so Washington does not need to move ahead with a threat to close the southern U.S. border, a s…
Democrats welcome fight as Trump tees up 2020 healthcare battle
Democrats on Tuesday embraced U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to revive a fight over healthcare coverage, ensuring a prominent role for the issue in the 2020 election as Trump seeks a second term in office.
Pentagon says expects to resolve row with Turkey over S-400
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Tuesday that he expected to solve a dispute with Turkey over its purchase of Russia’s S-400 air defense system, a day after the United States halted the delivery of equipment related to the F-35 aircraf…
Former intelligence officials sue to end pre-publication review of writings
Two civil liberties groups on Tuesday sued three U.S. intelligence chiefs and the acting defense secretary, seeking to have declared unconstitutional their agencies’ pre-publication reviews of former officials’ writings and speeches.
Democrat Sanders raises $18.2 million for White House run, takes fundraising lead
Presidential contender Bernie Sanders brought in $18.2 million in the first three months of the year for his 2020 White House bid, his campaign announced on Tuesday, putting him in the early fundraising lead among Democrats seeking the nomination.
