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Analysis-Trump's $1.776 billion 'weaponization' fund sparks outrage, but court challenges will be tough

Analysis-Trump's $1.776 billion 'weaponization' fund sparks outrage, but court challenges will be tough

By Tom Hals and Jonathan Stempel May 20 (Reuters) - Opponents of President Donald Trump's sweeping legal settlement with the U.S.
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Jeff Bezos sends stunning message to American workers

Jeff Bezos sends stunning message to American workers

Jeff Bezos was speaking from Blue Origin's rocket facility in Merritt Island, Florida, on May 20. The setting was fitting. The proposal he delivered on live television was, by any measure, a launch. What the world's fourth-richest person said on CNBC's "Squawk Box" about the federal tax code is the ...
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Republicans flee Washington after flap on Trump's 'weaponization fund' and ballroom spending

Republicans flee Washington after flap on Trump's 'weaponization fund' and ballroom spending

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - U.S.
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US pursuing second criminal investigation into Maduro, sources say

US pursuing second criminal investigation into Maduro, sources say

By Andrew Goudsward and Jana Winter WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. is pursuing a second criminal investigation into ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, raising the possibility that he could face additional charges, according to a Justice Department official and another source
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Democrats are hoping for a breakthrough as the House takes another Iran war vote

Democrats are hoping for a breakthrough as the House takes another Iran war vote

The House is expected to vote on legislation to compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran
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US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote

US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - Republican leaders of the U.S.
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At White House briefing, Vance says Iran war won’t be 'forever'

At White House briefing, Vance says Iran war won’t be 'forever'

By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - Vice President JD Vance reassured Americans on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's war with Iran will not become a "forever war," using a White House briefing to defend his boss's policies as speculation about his potential successor builds.
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US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown

US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown

Federal prosecutors have announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles
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US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers

US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate advanced a war-powers resolution on Tuesday that would end the Iran war unless President Donald Trump obtains Congress' authorization, a rare rebuke of the Republican leader 80 days after U.S. and Israeli forces began striking Iran.
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Exclusive-US not in a hurry to extend China trade truce, Bessent says

Exclusive-US not in a hurry to extend China trade truce, Bessent says

By David Lawder PARIS, May 19 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is "not in a rush" to extend a tariff and critical minerals trade truce with China that ends in November, as there is time to renew it in meetings later this year, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday.
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Trump reveals new details of bunker-like ballroom with drone base

Trump reveals new details of bunker-like ballroom with drone base

By Steve Holland and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - U.S.
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Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it

Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it

The Senate has advanced legislation that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war