Republican healthcare bill would harm state finances: Moody’s
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The Republican-proposed bill to replace Obamacare would be a credit negative for U.S. states, according to Moody’s Investors Service, because it would shift a greater share of the cost of Medicaid to the states.
Trump says ‘very seldom’ regrets tweets despite criticism of wiretap charge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Friday he “very seldom” regrets anything he tweets, brushing off questions about his claims without evidence that his predecessor, Democrat Barack Obama, wiretapped him during last year’s presidenti…
Secret Service says laptop stolen from agent’s car in New York
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Secret Service said on Friday a laptop was stolen from an agent’s car in New York City but that such agency-issued computers contain multiple layers of security and are not permitted to contain classified information.
Trump to name New York lawyer to lead Justice Dept. civil unit: source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump is expected to nominate New York lawyer George T. Conway III to lead the U.S. Justice Department’s civil division, a source briefed on the matter said on Friday.
Pastor, programer convicted of scheme involving bitcoin exchange
(Reuters) – A New Jersey pastor and a Florida software engineer were convicted on Friday of scheming to help an illegal bitcoin exchange avoid having banks and regulators look into its activities.
White House intruder on grounds 16 minutes before arrest: Secret Service
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A man who scaled the White House fence last week was on the property’s grounds for 16 minutes before he was detained, the U.S. Secret Service said in a statement on Friday.
Illinois’ unpaid bill pile hits a record $12.8 billion: comptroller
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois’ pile of unpaid bills, a barometer of the state’s deep financial problems, hit an all-time high of $12.8 billion, the state comptroller announced on Friday.
U.S. says Walt Disney subsidiaries to pay $3.8 million in back wages
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two Florida subsidiaries of Walt Disney Co have agreed to provide $3.8 million in back wages to comply with federal law, the U.S. Labor Department said in a statement on Friday.
EPA awards $100 million to upgrade Flint water system
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday it had awarded $100 million to upgrade Flint, Michigan’s drinking water infrastructure to address a crisis that exposed thousands of children to lead poisoning.
No special prosecutor for Bridgegate complaint against N.J.’s Christie: judge
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New Jersey judge on Friday ruled for the third time that a special prosecutor will not be appointed to investigate a citizen’s criminal complaint against Governor Chris Christie over the Bridgegate lane-closure scandal.
