Reuters: Politics

Senate committee paves way for Pompeo to become top U.S. diplomat

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 21:50:33 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate committee approved the nomination of President Donald Trump's choice for secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, on Monday after a Republican senator who had been opposed threw his support behind the CIA director in the face of party pressure.(image)

Under fire by Trump, Rosenstein moonlights at U.S. Supreme Court

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:58:59 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Only for embattled Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein could a half hour of tough questioning from U.S. Supreme Court justices be seen as a break from his stressful day job.(image)

Pruitt's spending on security sweep draws fresh fire from lawmakers

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 16:33:56 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt's spending came under scrutiny again on Monday as congressional Democrats said a sweep last year for listening devices in his office was poorly done and the contractor improperly hired.(image)

U.S. Supreme Court divided over challenge to SEC in-house judges

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:48:55 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Supreme Court justices on Monday appeared divided over a challenge to the constitutionality of the Securities and Exchange Commission's selection of in-house judges to enforce investor protection laws in a case involving a former radio host and investment adviser backed by the Trump administration.(image)

Senate panel postpones hearing for VA nominee: Washington Post

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 21:35:22 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate committee has postponed a confirmation hearing set for this week for President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of veterans affairs, Ronny Jackson, the Washington Post reported on Monday.(image)

Illinois' vendor lifeline at risk as interest payments lag

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 18:50:46 -0400

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Illinois' inability to pay interest penalties on overdue state bills could sink a program that allows unpaid vendors to obtain immediate cash and keep essential state services flowing, private lenders participating in the program said on Monday.(image)

Trump's travel ban faces U.S. Supreme Court showdown

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 07:57:47 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The first big showdown at the U.S. Supreme Court over President Donald Trump's immigration policies is set for Wednesday when the justices hear a challenge to the lawfulness of his travel ban targeting people from several Muslim-majority countries.(image)

Trump says may tie Mexican immigration control to NAFTA

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 19:04:37 -0400

WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to make Mexican immigration control a condition of a new NAFTA trade deal on Monday, even as ministers from Canada, the United States and Mexico readied a fresh push to finalize a revamped accord this week.(image)

France's Macron visits Trump as Iran nuclear deal hangs in balance

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 20:53:33 -0400

MOUNT VERNON, Va./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized pomp and ceremony on Monday as Macron began a state visit to Washington likely to be dominated by differences with the United States over trade and the nuclear accord with Iran.(image)

Republican Senator Paul changes mind, will back Pompeo nomination

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 17:15:44 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Senator Rand Paul said on Monday he will support CIA Director Mike Pompeo's nomination to be U.S. secretary of state, changing his position as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee gathered to vote on Pompeo.(image)

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