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GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general

GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general

Two Republican senators who threatened to block acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s bid to lead the Justice Department say they will vote to advance his nomination, ending an impasse over plans to create a fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump

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

Trump says Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges

Trump says Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges

President Donald Trump says U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro “choked” and “folded like an umbrella” in moving to drop charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Senate panel expected to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts

Senate panel expected to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts

A Senate committee is expected to vote to advance acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Justice Department

Trump blasts Jeanine Pirro, says she 'choked' in dropping reflecting pool case

Trump blasts Jeanine Pirro, says she 'choked' in dropping reflecting pool case

By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump sharply criticized U.S.

GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund

GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund

Two Republican senators who threatened to block acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s bid to lead the Justice Department say they will vote to advance his nomination, ending an impasse over plans to create a fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump

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.

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.

The Latest: Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after senators threaten to block his AG bid

The Latest: Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after senators threaten to block his AG bid

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has put it in writing, issuing a formal order terminating President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate his political allies

GOP senators say they will back Blanche confirmation after he rescinds 'weaponization' fund

GOP senators say they will back Blanche confirmation after he rescinds 'weaponization' fund

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff Aug 2 (Reuters) - Two key Republican senators said on Monday they would support Todd Blanche's nomination for U.S. attorney general, paving the way for his confirmation after reaching a deal that would rescind a controversial "anti-weaponization" package that was widely

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.

Factbox-Trump undertakes sweeping makeover of the White House and Washington

Factbox-Trump undertakes sweeping makeover of the White House and Washington

By Steve Holland and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing an ambitious remaking of Washington, with plans for projects ranging from a new White House ballroom to a 250-foot (76 m) arch and a recast Kennedy Center.