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Blanche set to clear nomination hurdle after deal wins senators' vote

Blanche set to clear nomination hurdle after deal wins senators' vote

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Todd Blanche is expected to clear a hurdle on Tuesday on his path to nomination for U.S. attorney general, but questions persist about a deal he said would end President Donald Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund and narrow an agreement giving Trump

Exclusive-US consumer watchdog supervisor warned staff of 'unpleasant' fallout if they go too hard on firms

Exclusive-US consumer watchdog supervisor warned staff of 'unpleasant' fallout if they go too hard on firms

WASHINGTON, August 4 (Reuters) - A top supervision examiner at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned staff they would face "most unpleasant" consequences if they were too aggressive in their oversight of financial firms, according to an internal email reviewed by Reuters.

Seven months after Trump intervention, US senators seek Venezuela elections

Seven months after Trump intervention, US senators seek Venezuela elections

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - A group of Republican and Democratic U.S. senators on Tuesday called for elections in Venezuela, seven months after President Donald Trump's administration removed then-President Nicolas Maduro and installed his vice president as acting president.

Protect College Sports Act set for Senate floor vote after cloture announced

Protect College Sports Act set for Senate floor vote after cloture announced

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Wednesday moved for cloture on the Protect College Sports Act, putting the legislation in line for vote before August recess.

Trump vowed to 'bring free speech back.' Judges in 75 cases ruled that he has stifled it

Trump vowed to 'bring free speech back.' Judges in 75 cases ruled that he has stifled it

Aug 4 - U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly campaigned for his second term as a champion of free expression, vowing in his January 2025 inaugural address to stop what he described as years of "government censorship."

Family of man who died in ICE detention in New Jersey alleges medical negligence in custody

Family of man who died in ICE detention in New Jersey alleges medical negligence in custody

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The family of a man from El Salvador, who died in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in New Jersey, alleged medical negligence during his custody and demanded an independent investigation into his death.

Judge criticizes the Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

Judge criticizes the Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

A federal judge is decrying efforts to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol as he reluctantly dismissed the seditious conspiracy case against members of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group at the administration’s request

Trump says Exxon, Chevron are 'making too much money' amid Iran war

Trump says Exxon, Chevron are 'making too much money' amid Iran war

President Trump called out the nation's two largest oil companies, accusing ExxonMobil and Chevron of "making too much money" during the Iran war.

Trump administration unveils new paid family leave incentives

Trump administration unveils new paid family leave incentives

By Jacob Bogage WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department will announce new guidance on Wednesday expanding incentives for employers to offer paid family leave, according to three people familiar with the plans that the White House hopes to tout in midterm elections.

Blanche clears key nomination hurdle after deal wins senators' vote

Blanche clears key nomination hurdle after deal wins senators' vote

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Todd Blanche cleared a major hurdle on Tuesday on his path to nomination for U.S. attorney general, as Republicans voted to advance him out of committee on a party-line vote.

Democrats lead Republicans on economy as Trump approval falls, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Democrats lead Republicans on economy as Trump approval falls, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Americans picked Democrats over Republicans as better stewards of the economy for the first time in nearly a decade in a Reuters/Ipsos poll, which also found their approval of President Donald Trump's performance falling to 35%.

Jay Clayton sworn in as U.S. director of national intelligence

Jay Clayton sworn in as U.S. director of national intelligence

WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Jay Clayton was sworn in Monday as the U.S. director of national intelligence after a contentious Senate confirmation hearing in which he refused to directly acknowledge that President Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential election.