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New Hampshire primary: Nikki Haley vows to fight on after second loss to Trump
Donald Trump's second consecutive win raises new questions about Ms Haley's viability. More »
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New Hampshire primary: Donald Trump and Nikki Haley to go head-to-head
Voters go to the polls on Tuesday as the race for the presidential nomination enters its next stage. More »
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Search warrant was issued for Donald Trump’s Twitter account
Prosecutor Jack Smith requested data and records linked to the ex-president, unsealed files reveal. More »
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Donald Trump faces further charges in Mar-a-Lago documents inquiry
A revised indictment in the Mar-a-Lago classified files case adds new charges against Donald Trump. More »
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As Republican tax vote nears, more senators waver
FILE PHOTO: Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) speaks at a press conference at the Capitol Building in Washington, U.S., September 26, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s drive to win passage of a sweeping Republican tax bill ... More »
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Factbox: Trump on Twitter (December 14) – Stock market, federal regula
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event on deregulation at the White House in Washington, U.S., December 14, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDona... More »
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House committee questions head of Trump campaign data firm: sources
FILE PHOTO: CEO of Cambridge Analytica, Alexander Nix, speaks during the Web Summit, Europe’s biggest tech conference, in Lisbon, Portugal, November 9, 2017. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Members of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee on Thursda... More »
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Alabama Senate race winner urges Republican rival to ‘move on’
Democrat Doug Jones, who won the special U.S. Senate election against Republican candidate Roy Moore, speaks during a news conference in Birmingham, Alabama, U.S., December 13, 2017. REUTERS/Marvin Gentry WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Alabama Democrat Doug Jones, who... More »
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Women to take spotlight at Screen Actors Guild awards ceremony
FILE PHOTO: Actor Margot Robbie arrives for the Time 100 Gala in the Manhattan borough of New York, New York, U.S. April 25, 2017. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) ceremony will be a women’s affair, organiz... More »
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Trump wants to send U.S. astronauts back to moon, someday Mars
U.S. President Donald Trump holds a space astronaut toy as he participates in a signing ceremony for Space Policy Directive at the White House in Washington D.C., U.S., December 11, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria WASHINGTON (Reuters) – At a time when China is wor... More »
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From Covfefe to Hollyweed: Weird news grabs headlines in 2017
A late night Tweet is seen from the personal Twitter account of U.S. President Donald Trump May 31, 2017. The Tweet reads, “Despite the constant negative press covfefe”. Donald Trump/Twitter/Handout via REUTERS NEW YORK (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s Ova... More »
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Israel allows Jerusalem mosque access despite Palestinian ‘day of rage’
Israeli police preparing for a Palestinian "day of rage" increased their presence in Jerusalem on Friday but set no extra restrictions on access for worshippers at the flashpoint Al Aqsa Mosque, saying they had no indication of unrest there. More »
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Major powers to push Saudis, Iran to stop interfering in Lebanon
FILE PHOTO: Hezbollah and Syrian flags flutter on a military vehicle in Western Qalamoun, Syria August 28, 2017. REUTERS/Omar Sanadiki/File Photo PARIS (Reuters) – Major powers will try to shore up Lebanon’s stability on Friday by pushing Saudi Arabia and Iran... More »
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Sterling rises, euro edges down as Brexit deal may be near
British Pound Sterling banknotes are seen in a counter machine at the Money Service Austria company’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria, November 16, 2017. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger TOKYO (Reuters) – Sterling rose while the euro edged down on Friday, as traders wa... More »
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Strong November U.S. job gains anticipated- wages seen rising
Brochures are displayed for job seekers at the Construction Careers Now! hiring event in Denver, Colorado U.S. August 2, 2017. REUTERS/Rick Wilking WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job growth likely increased at a strong clip in November and wages rebounded as the ... More »
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Aide tries to refocus U.S. tax debate after Trump’s corporate rate remark
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks at the White House in Washington, U.S., November 27, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s weekend remark about a scaled-back tax cut for corporations sparked ... More »
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Blackwater founder Prince details meeting with Russian in Seychelles
(This version of the Dec 6 story corrects paragraph 3 and adds new paragraph 4 to clarify the nature of U.S. sanctions) By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Erik Prince, founder of military contractor Blackwater and a supporter of President Donald Trump... More »
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Congress averts government shutdown for now
U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence meet with House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in the Oval Office of the White House in W... More »
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Civil rights pioneer to eschew museum opening after Trump says will attend
Congressman John Lewis addresses supporters of Democrat Jon Ossoff as they wait for the poll numbers to come in for Georgia’s 6th Congressional District special election in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., June 20, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Aluka Berry (Reuters) – Longtime U... More »
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Judge presiding over Michael Flynn criminal case is recused: court
FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Flynn arrives for a plea hearing at U.S. District Court, where he’s expected to plead guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia’s ambassador to the United States, in Washington, U.S., De... More »
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Factbox: Trump on Twitter (December 7) – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with reporters at the White House in Washington, U.S. November 28, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrum... More »
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AT&T/Time Warner antitrust trial set for March
FILE PHOTO: An AT&T logo and communication equipment is shown on a building in downtown Los Angeles, California October 29, 2014. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The trial to determine if the U.S. Department of Justice can stop AT&T Inc’s ... More »
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U.S. defense chief arrives in Pakistan but few signs of progress for Trump strategy
U.S. Secretary for Defense, Jim Mattis, sits opposite Britain’s Secretary of State for Defence, Gavin Williamson, before a meeting at the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in central London, Britain November 10, 2017. REUTERS/Simon Dawson ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – U.S. De... More »
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South Korea, U.S. kick off large-scale air exercise amid North Korean warnings
The South Korean army’s K-55 self-propelled artillery vehicles take part in a military exercise near the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas in Paju, South Korea, November 29, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea and the United Stat... More »
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China says resurfacing tensions on Korean peninsula regrettable
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends a joint news conference with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian (not pictured) at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China November 24, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Lee BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wa... More »
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Without Trump, Kennedy Center celebrates Lionel Richie and Gloria Estefan
2017 Kennedy Center Honorees (seated L-R) dancer,actress and choreographer Carmen de Lavallade, TV writer Norman Lear, Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan and (standing L-R) Rapper LL Cool J and singer and songwriter Lionel Ritchie pose for a group photo at t... More »
Without Trump, Kennedy Center celebrates Lionel Richie and Gloria Este
2017 Kennedy Center Honorees (seated L-R) dancer,actress and choreographer Carmen de Lavallade, TV writer Norman Lear, Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan and (standing L-R) Rapper LL Cool J and singer and songwriter Lionel Ritchie pose for a group photo at t... More »
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Billy Bush: It was Trump’s voice on “Access Hollywood” tape
Former NBC television host Billy Bush accused U.S. President Donald Trump of "indulging in some revisionist history" for reportedly telling allies it was not his voice making lewd remarks as the men waited to film a segment for "Access Hollywood" in 2005. More »
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Billy Bush: It was Trump’s voice on “Access Hollywood” tape
Former NBC television host Billy Bush accused U.S. President Donald Trump of "indulging in some revisionist history" for reportedly telling allies it was not his voice making lewd remarks as the men waited to film a segment for "Access Hollywood" in 2005. More »
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Trump tweets about Russia probe spark warnings from lawmakers
A series of tweets by U.S. President Donald Trump about the investigation into contacts between his 2016 campaign and Russia prompted concerns on Sunday among both Democratic and Republican lawmakers, with Republican Senator Lindsey Graham saying Trump could b... More »
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Flynn pleads guilty to lying on Russia, cooperates with U.S. probe
Former U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Flynn departs U.S. District Court, where he was expected to plead guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia’s ambassador to the United States, in Washington, U.S., December 1, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan... More »
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Factbox – The four men charged in U.S. probe of Trump-Russia ties
Former U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Flynn departs U.S. District Court, where he was expected to plead guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia’s ambassador to the United States, in Washington, U.S., December 1, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan... More »
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McConnell says U.S. government shutdown over DACA ‘ridiculous’
U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Sunday it would be "ridiculous" for a fight with Democrats over immigration issues to result in a standoff over a year-end spending bill and prompt a shutdown of the federal government. More »
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Political risk on Wall Street? Buy the dip!
Traders watch, as a television displays the news about former U.S. national security adviser Michael Flynn, at the New York Stock Exchange, (NYSE) in New York, U.S., December 1, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – An abrupt stock selloff o... More »
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Euro holds line at $1.19 as investment prospects brighten
The German Central Bank (Bundesbank) presents the 50 euro banknote at its headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, March 16, 2017. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach LONDON (Reuters) – The euro edged higher for a third consecutive day on Friday as investment flows propped up ... More »
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Markets ignore best European factory data in 17 years
A man looks at a stock quotation board outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, April 18, 2016. REUTERS/Toru Hanai LONDON/MILAN (Reuters) – European shares fell on Friday despite strong euro zone factory data, after a delay to a keenly awaited U.S. tax reform bill... More »
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White House staff exits likely as Trump’s first year draws to a close: sources
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters at the White House in Washington, November 28, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s expected exit from the Trump administration is one of many staff changes lik... More »
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Factbox: Trump on Twitter (Dec 1) – Kate Steinle, Tax cuts
U.S. President Donald Trump attends the National Christmas Tree Lighting and Pageant of Peace ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, U.S., November 30, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria The following statements were posted to the verified Twitte... More »
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Trump weighs recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital: officials
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks at the White House in Washington, U.S., November 27, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump is considering recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, a move th... More »
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U.S. attorney general Sessions evasive on Russia probe: congressmen
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions arrives for closed door interview with the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol in Washington, U.S., November 30, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions refused to answer q... More »
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Trump urged Senate Republicans to drop panel’s Russia probe: NYT
U.S. President Donald Trump looks up as reporters ask questions about the future of U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., November 30, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President... More »
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NBC News fires ‘Today’ co-host Matt Lauer for sexual misconduct
NBC News fired Matt Lauer, the popular host of its "Today" morning show, on Wednesday after a female colleague accused him of inappropriate sexual behavior, the network said, making him the latest rich and powerful man to be felled by such accusations. More »
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Turkey says Trump must keep pledge on not arming YPG militia
File Photo – Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan attends a news conference after the talks with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in Sochi, Russia November 13, 2017. REUTERS/Pavel Golovkin/Pool ANKARA (Reuters) – A telephone call on Friday between U.S. and Turki... More »
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U.S. consumer watchdog agency official sues to block Trump’s pick
Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney attends the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., July 20, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A senior U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau official filed suit late on... More »
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Exclusive: U.S. consumer finance agency lawyer sides with Trump over succession – sources
Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney attends the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., July 20, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top lawyer for the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has co... More »
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U.S. consumer finance agency official sues to stop Trump appointment
File Photo – Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney waits to testify before a Senate Budget Committee hearing on FY2018 Budget Proposals on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 25, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The deputy di... More »
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Succession battle at U.S. financial agency seen headed to courts
Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney attends the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., July 20, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria WEST PALM BEACH, Fla./WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A battle between the White House and Democrats over warr... More »
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Mexico ruling party leans to outside candidate to save presidency
Mexico’s Finance Minister Jose Antonio Meade gives a speech during a meeting with members of the diplomatic corps in Mexico City, Mexico November 22, 2017. REUTERS/Henry Romero MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The threat of losing power to a fierce leftwing rival next ... More »
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Dollar poised for weekly dip, pressured by Fed’s inflation caution
FILE PHOTO: British Pound Sterling and U.S. Dollar notes are seen in this June 22, 2017 illustration photo. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar wobbled in thin trading on Friday, on track for losses against most rivals in ... More »
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Flynn’s lawyers cut talks with Trump team, signaling Mueller cooperation: NY Times
FILE PHOTO: White House National Security Advisor Michael Flynn (C) arrives prior to a joint news conference between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, U.S. on February 13, 2017. REUTERS... More »
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In Thanksgiving message, Trump hails military gains and ‘big, beautiful, fat tax cuts’
U.S. President Donald Trump gave a bullish Thanksgiving address to troops overseas on Thursday, hailing progress in Afghanistan and against ISIS, and telling them they were fighting for "something real," including a stock market at record highs and his promise... More »
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EU lawmakers back exports control on spying technology
A hooded man holds a laptop computer as blue screen with an exclamation mark is projected on him in this illustration picture taken on May 13, 2017. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Illustration BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU lawmakers overwhelmingly backed plans on Thursday to... More »
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JPMorgan’s Dimon says Trump likely to be a one-term president
Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co, on Wednesday said he expects to see a new U.S. president in 2021 and advised the Democratic party to come up with a "pro-free enterprise" agenda for jobs and economic growth instead. More »
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U.S. Senate candidate Moore’s spokesman resigns as allegations roil campaign
FILE PHOTO: Judge Roy Moore participates in the Mid-Alabama Republican Club’s Veterans Day Program in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, U.S. November 11, 2017. REUTERS/Marvin Gentry/File Photo (Reuters) – The communications director for U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore ... More »
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Trump to meet congressional leaders next week on legislative issues -White House
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with congressional leaders next week to discuss "end-of-year legislative issues," a White House spokeswoman said on Wednesday. More »
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Trump defends Senate candidate Moore despite misconduct allegations
Judge Roy Moore participates in the Mid-Alabama Republican Club’s Veterans Day Program in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, U.S., November 11, 2017. REUTERS/Marvin Gentry WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump defended embattled U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore o... More »
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Family, legacy celebrated in animated Mexican tale ‘Coco’
Cast member Anthony Gonzalez poses for a portrait while promoting the animated movie “Coco” in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., November 11, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Who lives, who dies, who tells your story? In “Coco,” Disney-Pixar’... More »
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Indonesia parliament speaker taken into custody by anti-graft agency
FILE PHOTO: The speaker of Indonesia’s parliament, Setya Novanto, leaves an ethics panel hearing in Jakarta, Indonesia in this December 7, 2015 file photo. REUTERS/Garry Lotulung JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s parliament speaker, Setya Novanto, has been taken... More »
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As many Venezuela bondholders stampede, some joust for advantage
NEW YORK/LONDON/CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s efforts to restructure its debt may have triggered an initial stampede for the exits, but some investment funds are maintaining their portfolios or even beefing them up, betting that other investors’ distress cou... More »
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Canada, Mexico to question U.S. auto content demands at NAFTA talks
A NAFTA banner is seen during the fifth round of NAFTA talks involving the United States, Mexico and Canada, in Mexico City, Mexico, November 19, 2017. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Canada and Mexico will not make counterproposals to U.S. dema... More »
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Contrary to Trump Tweet, Senator Flake still undecided on tax bill
U.S. Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) talks to reporters as he arrives for the weekly Republican party caucus luncheon at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. October 31, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump predicted on Sun... More »
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Mexico, Canada shun NAFTA autos counteroffers: sources
Flags are pictured during the fifth round of NAFTA talks involving the United States, Mexico and Canada, in Mexico City, Mexico, November 19, 2017. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Divisions over updating the NAFTA trade deal showed no sign of ea... More »
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Trump says he should have left UCLA players in jail in China
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday upbraided the father of one of the three UCLA basketball players who had been detained in China on suspicion of shoplifting, tweeting he "should have left them in jail!" More »
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Trump open to dropping healthcare provision in Senate tax bill: aide
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about his recent trip to Asia in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., November 15, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump would not insist on including repeal of... More »
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White House OK with removing Obamacare mandate repeal from Senate tax bill
U.S. President Donald Trump would not object to removing a provision in a Senate Republican tax plan that would repeal the Obamacare mandate if it "becomes an impediment," White House budget director Mick Mulvaney said on Sunday. More »
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U.S. nuclear general says would resist ‘illegal’ Trump strike order
The top U.S. nuclear commander said on Saturday that he would resist President Donald Trump if he ordered an "illegal" launch of nuclear weapons. More »
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Cuban businesswomen seek Rubio meeting as U.S. policy bites
Niuris Higueras (C), one of Havana’s most successful restaurateurs in Havana, sits with U.S. clients at her restaurant in Cuba, November 15, 2017. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini HAVANA (Reuters) – An association of Cuban businesswomen has asked to meet with Repub... More »
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Trump adds five conservatives to list of possible Supreme Court picks
FILE PHOTO: A general view of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, U.S., November 15, 2016. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In a move certain to please conservatives, President Donald Trump on Friday added five names to his li... More »
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Canada`s Trudeau raises rights issues as Asia summit winds down
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised the plight of Rohingya refugees and extra-judicial killings in the Philippines at a summit of Asian and Western leaders on Tuesday, sensitive human rights issues skirted by almost all the others. More »
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Trump asked for Xi`s help in UCLA players` shoplifting case: official
U.S. President Donald Trump sought the help of Chinese President Xi Jinping in the case of three UCLA basketball players detained in China on suspicion of shoplifting last week, said a senior White House official. More »
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Top U.S. negotiator arrives in South Korea amid hopes for easing tensions
The United States' top negotiator with North Korea arrived in South Korea on Tuesday, a visit that comes as hopes rise for an easing of tensions on the peninsula in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit and a lull in missile testing. More »
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Senate approves Trump Transportation Department nominee
The U.S. Senate voted Monday to approve a senior Transportation Department nominee and advance another nomination, after Republicans accused Democrats of blocking some nominees to push for funding of a New York area infrastructure project. More »
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Risks ahead for U.S. tax push as disputes linger, Trump returns
Congressional Republicans pushed ahead on Monday on a U.S. tax code overhaul as a Senate panel considered the issue, but risks lay ahead with major intraparty disputes unsettled and President Donald Trump returning soon from Asia as the debate heats up. More »
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Trump taps ex-pharma executive Azar as U.S. health secretary
President Donald Trump on Monday said he is nominating former pharmaceutical executive and industry lobbyist Alex Azar to serve as U.S. Health and Human Services secretary, saying Azar would push to lower the price of medicines. More »
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Trump to meet with U.S. House Republicans Thursday about taxes: White House
President Donald Trump will meet with Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday ahead of the chamber's vote on tax reform legislation, the White House said on Monday. More »
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Longtime New York gossip columnist Liz Smith dead at 94
New York gossip columnist Liz Smith, who covered the breakup of U.S. President Donald Trump's first marriage and helped lead the media's charge into celebrity news, died on Sunday at her Manhattan home, the New York Times and other media reported. She was 94. More »
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EU and Iran defend nuclear deal, under fire from Trump
Senior officials from the European Union and Iran spoke up on Friday in defense of the agreement limiting Tehran's nuclear program, as the pact comes under heavy pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. More »
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As Trump targets immigrants, U.S. farm sector looks to automate
Convincing big U.S. dairy owners to buy robots to milk their cows - and reduce the farmhands they employ - used to be a tough sell for Steve Fried. Recently, his job has gotten easier, he says, in part because of President Donald Trump. More »
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Trump praises `productive` China talks, but tough action seen ahead
U.S. President Donald Trump lauded his Beijing meetings on trade and North Korea as "very productive", ending a visit which Chinese media declared set a "new blueprint" for handling ties, even as the White House looks set for tougher action on China. More »
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First lady Melania plays tourist as Trump departs Beijing
As U.S. President Donald Trump left Beijing on Friday for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Vietnam, first lady Melania stayed behind to play tourist, viewing pandas at a zoo and visiting the Great Wall of China. More »
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Republican Senate candidate Moore hit by sexual misconduct allegations
A woman has accused Roy Moore, the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in Alabama, of initiating a sexual encounter with her when she was 14 years old and he was 32, the Washington Post reported on Thursday, prompting top Republicans to say he should step a... More »
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Trump would want Moore to step aside if sexual misconduct allegations true: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump would want Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore to step aside if sexual misconduct allegations against him are true, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said on Friday. More »
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LGBT characters on U.S. TV at record highs
The number of lesbian, gay and transgender characters on U.S. television shows have reached record highs, and campaign group GLAAD said on Thursday that their stories were more important than ever given moves in the United States to roll back LGBT acceptance. More »
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New Zealand`s Prime Moggy, Paddles the six-toed cat, meets an untimely end
Paddles, the New Zealand prime minister's ginger cat, may have had six toes and a wide social media following but she has run out of lives. More »
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Future Saudi king tightens grip on power with arrests including Prince Alwaleed
Saudi Arabia's future king has tightened his grip on power through an anti-corruption purge by arresting royals, ministers and investors including billionaire Alwaleed bin Talal who is one of the kingdom's most prominent businessmen. More »
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Trump says stands with Japan against North Korean menace, working on trade
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said America stood with ally Japan against the North Korean "menace" and that Washington would work with Tokyo to sort out problems on trade between the world's biggest and third-largest economies. More »
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Asia shares slip from decade highs, oil at two-year top on Saudi purge
Asian shares stepped back from recent decade highs on Monday while major currencies held in tight ranges and oil jumped to a more than two-year peak as Saudi Arabia's crown prince cemented his power through an anti-corruption crackdown. More »
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Saudi-led forces close air, sea and land access to Yemen
A Saudi-led military coalition said it will temporarily close all air, land and sea ports to Yemen to stem the flow of arms to Houthi rebels from Iran, said a statement on Monday on state news agency SPA. More »
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China Oct data to show economy resilient even as momentum fades slightly
A burst of Chinese data over the next few weeks is expected to show the world's second-biggest economy cooled further in October as policy makers harden efforts to reduce financial risks and foster long term sustainable growth. More »
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Japan`s Abe says time to exert maximum pressure on North Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday it was time to exert maximum pressure on North Korea and he had agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump that China should play a bigger role in getting Pyongyang to give up its weapons programs. More »
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Death toll from Vietnam storm nears 50
The death toll from the typhoon that struck Vietnam at the weekend has risen to at least 49, the government said on Monday. More »
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Trump greets Japanese emperor with a handshake and nod – but no bow
U.S. President Donald Trump greeted Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Monday with a genteel handshake and nod, but no bow, avoiding the pitfall of U.S. President Barack Obama who was criticized at home for his deep bow to the monarch. More »
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Dollar rises vs yen, supported by Fed rate hike expectations
The dollar touched its highest level in nearly eight months versus the yen on Monday, supported by expectations for continued monetary policy divergence between the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan. More »
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House weighing `host of ideas` in tax bill revision, Ryan says
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan said on Sunday that Republican lawmakers are weighing a "host of ideas" as the House tax-writing committee begins revising a tax bill this week, though he expects the broad outlines to remain the same. More »
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Prosecutors: Manafort needs to detail finances further in bail talks
Special Counsel Robert Mueller pushed back on Sunday against Paul Manafort's efforts to avoid house arrest, arguing that President Donald Trump's former campaign manager needed to further detail the finances behind his proposed $12 million bail agreement. More »
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Sprint, T-Mobile call off merger after months of talks
Sprint Corp (S.N) and T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS.O) said on Saturday they have called off merger talks to create a stronger U.S. wireless company to rival market leaders, leaving No. 4 provider Sprint to engineer a turnaround on its own. More »
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Broadcom plans record tech deal with Qualcomm bid: sources
Communications chipmaker Broadcom Ltd (AVGO.O) is planning to unveil a bid for smartphone chip supplier Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) by Monday, three sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, an attempt to create a roughly $200-billion company through the bigg... More »
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U.S. banks in cross-hairs as Powell could help and hinder
With the announcement of Jerome Powell as the new Federal Reserve Chair, banks are likely to see a battle between a boost from deregulation supported by the new Fed leader and the challenge of a flattening yield curve as monetary policy is likely to remain on ... More »
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Taiwan to boost defense spending, U.S. concerned over possible military imbalance: official media
Taiwan will increase future defense spending by two percent each year, President Tsai Ing-wen said during a visit to Hawaii where the United States expressed concern over a possible military imbalance in the Taiwan Straits, Taiwan media reported. More »
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Most of NFL`s Houston Texans kneel during anthem after owner`s `inmates` remark
Most of the National Football League's Houston Texans team knelt in protest as the national anthem was played for Sunday's game in Seattle, an apparent rebuke of team owner Bob McNair for his remark about "inmates running the prison." More »
