After Bolton fireworks, Trump picks low-key hostage negotiator to replace him
U.S. President Donald Trump picked U.S. hostage negotiator Robert O’Brien on Wednesday as his fourth White House national security adviser, turning to a low-key choice for the position after the boisterous tenure of John Bolton.
Democrats seek details on U.S. military use of Trump resort hotel
Documents from the Pentagon show that “far more taxpayer funds” were spent by the U.S. military on overnight stays at a Trump resort in Scotland than previously known, two Democratic lawmakers said on Wednesday, as they demanded more evidence from the …
Trump to meet with U.S. senators Thursday over biofuels policy: Senator Cassidy
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet on Thursday with a group of U.S. senators to discuss biofuels policy, according to a statement from Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy’s office.
Trump and California go to war over clean cars
U.S. President Donald Trump and the state of California went to war on Wednesday over who should set the standards in the United States for vehicle emissions and electric cars, foreshadowing a legal battle over environmental policy issues that will aff…
Factbox: Trump’s new national security adviser, in his own words
U.S. President Donald Trump named Robert O’Brien on Wednesday as his latest White House national security adviser, picking a lawyer who has worked to secure the release of hostages to replace John Bolton, with whom Trump parted acrimoniously.
American Airlines mechanic accused of sabotage denied bond, ordered detained
A U.S. federal judge on Wednesday denied bond for a American Airlines mechanic charged with purposely damaging an aircraft in July and ordered he be detained, court papers showed.
Jeffrey Epstein’s estate faces new lawsuit from accuser
A woman on Wednesday sued the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, saying the financier sexually abused her for years when she was a teenager.
California governor signs gig economy labor bill into law
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed into law a controversial labor bill, AB 5, which spells out when companies must treat “gig economy” contract workers as employees.
Trump confirms U.S. will revoke California’s power to require cleaner cars
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday the Environmental Protection Agency will revoke California’s authority to require automakers to build cleaner vehicles than federal requirements demand – a decision that will set off a massive legal ba…
U.S. trade groups urge Congress to rein in ‘Tariff Man’ Trump
Nearly two dozen U.S. lobbying groups have joined forces to try to rein in U.S. President Donald Trump’s power to unilaterally impose tariffs amid growing concern about the negative economic impact of his trade policies.
