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US plans $22 billion rebuilding of Washington Dulles airport

US plans $22 billion rebuilding of Washington Dulles airport

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Tuesday that the federal government plans a $22 billion rebuilding of Washington Dulles airport.
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Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism

Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism

President Donald Trump and several top administration officials are joining with a cast of mostly conservative Christian clergy this Sunday for a prayer gathering
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China to buy 200 Boeing jets, Trump says, fewer than expected

China to buy 200 Boeing jets, Trump says, fewer than expected

By David Shepardson and Dan Catchpole WASHINGTON/SEATTLE, May 14 (Reuters) - China has agreed to order 200 Boeing jets, U.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News Channel on Thursday, marking the country's first purchase of U.S.-made commercial jets in nearly a decade.
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South Korea weighs phased role in Hormuz mission after US talks, defense minister says

South Korea weighs phased role in Hormuz mission after US talks, defense minister says

By Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, May 13 (Reuters) - South Korea is reviewing a phased contribution to efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on Wednesday, signaling support steps short of military participation, Yonhap News Agency reported.
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US appeals court to hear Trump's bid to punish major law firms

US appeals court to hear Trump's bid to punish major law firms

By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday will ask a federal appeals court to reinstate the Republican leader’s executive orders punishing four major U.S. law firms, testing the scope of presidential power after judges in Washington
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US pledges new humanitarian aid to UN, says must align with Trump's interest

US pledges new humanitarian aid to UN, says must align with Trump's interest

By Simon Lewis and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) - The State Department's top aid official said on Thursday that $1.8 billion in new humanitarian aid to be provided by the U.S. through the United Nations would be used in line with the Trump administration's foreign policy interests. 
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House lawmakers introducing bill to toughen US ban on Chinese vehicles

House lawmakers introducing bill to toughen US ban on Chinese vehicles

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday will introduce legislation ‌to toughen a U.S. government ban on Chinese automakers from ‌entering ​the American ⁠market just ⁠before President Donald Trump heads to China for talks.
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Lobbying battle intensifies as E15 ethanol bill nears US vote

Lobbying battle intensifies as E15 ethanol bill nears US vote

By Siddharth Cavale and Jarrett Renshaw NEW YORK, May 12 (Reuters) - Biofuel advocates are making a last-minute push to convince House lawmakers to approve year-round sales of gasoline blended with higher volumes of ethanol ahead of a vote on Capitol Hill this week, as the refining sector seeks to
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US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama Republicans to pursue new voting map

US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama Republicans to pursue new voting map

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for Alabama Republicans to pursue a congressional voting map more favorable to their party ahead of November's midterm elections, the latest fallout from the court's seismic voting rights ruling.
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US senators urge Trump to 'stand strong' on shipbuilding in talks with Xi

US senators urge Trump to 'stand strong' on shipbuilding in talks with Xi

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Monday urged President Donald Trump to hold fast to trade remedies proposed by his administration to rebuild U.S. shipbuilding and not offer concessions when he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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US scientists warn that termination of National Science Board hurts ability to compete with China

US scientists warn that termination of National Science Board hurts ability to compete with China

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - More than 2,000 scientists warned the U.S. Congress in a letter on Monday that the termination of the entire National Science Board by the Trump administration hurts U.S. ability to compete with rivals like China.
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Trump administration 'fine-tuning' actions to ease US beef shortages, White House says

Trump administration 'fine-tuning' actions to ease US beef shortages, White House says

WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is "fine-tuning" potential presidential executive orders aimed at reducing domestic beef prices, a White House official said on Tuesday after a delay in signing actions that were expected on Monday.