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Trump signs order reducing recommended childhood vaccines

Trump signs order reducing recommended childhood vaccines

WASHINGTON, Aug 10 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday calling for fewer childhood vaccinations by limiting the inoculation schedule to 11 immunizations.

President Trump Faces Legal Setback Over White House 'Drone Port' Project

President Trump Faces Legal Setback Over White House 'Drone Port' Project

President Donald Trump has faced a legal setback regarding his proposed White House ballroom and 'drone port' project. A federal appeals court ruled that the administration must halt construction until congressional approval is obtained. The project, which includes military features such as drone capabilities, has been a priority for Trump, who argues it is essential for national security. Despite the court's decision, Trump continues to advocate for the project, emphasizing its importance in protecting the White House and future presidents.

Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight

Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight

President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, has been sworn in as attorney general after a bruising confirmation fight that exposed bipartisan concerns about the Justice Department’s direction under the Republican president

Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel

Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel

President Donald Trump says Will Scharf will be the new White House counsel, replacing David Warrington

Court Blocks Construction of Trump's White House Ballroom Over Security Concerns

Court Blocks Construction of Trump's White House Ballroom Over Security Concerns

A federal appeals court has blocked the construction of a proposed $400 million ballroom at the White House, citing the need for congressional approval for such major alterations. President Trump has argued that the ballroom is necessary for national security, featuring facilities like bomb shelters and military-grade infrastructure. Despite the court's decision, underground work related to security features is allowed to continue. The administration plans to appeal the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court, emphasizing the project's importance for presidential security.

Hunter Biden says his father's prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out

Hunter Biden says his father's prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out

Former U.S. President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues

Trump goes unmentioned but not ignored as Clinton, Bush and Obama step up as essayists on presidents

Trump goes unmentioned but not ignored as Clinton, Bush and Obama step up as essayists on presidents

Three ex-presidents have joined an all-star roster of historians in contributing to a series of essays about presidents back to George Washington

White House again threatens to fire the Fed's Lisa Cook over mortgages

White House again threatens to fire the Fed's Lisa Cook over mortgages

The letter to Lisa Cook again alleges that she made improper statements on mortgage applications.

Appeals Court Halts Trump's Ballroom Project, Requires Congressional Approval

Appeals Court Halts Trump's Ballroom Project, Requires Congressional Approval

A federal appeals court has ruled that President Trump's administration must cease construction of a $400 million White House ballroom until Congress approves the project. The decision, made by a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, comes after the National Trust for Historic Preservation sued to stop the construction. The court's 2-1 decision emphasized that the construction of such a significant structure requires congressional authorization, as per constitutional and legal requirements. President Trump has expressed his intention to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that the project is essential for national security and does not require congressional approval since it is not funded by public money.

Trump's attack on 'birth tourism' faces uphill legal battle after Supreme Court ruling

Trump's attack on 'birth tourism' faces uphill legal battle after Supreme Court ruling

By Andrew Chung Aug 7 (Reuters) - When the U.S. Supreme Court in June ruled in favor of broad citizenship rights for babies born in the United States, one of the most conservative justices complained that the decision was so sweeping it would even cover so-called birth tourists.

Trump renews effort to fire Fed's Cook, continuing attacks on central bank

Trump renews effort to fire Fed's Cook, continuing attacks on central bank

By Humeyra Pamuk and Ryan Patrick Jones Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is renewing his effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, keeping alive his assault on the central bank's independence even after the U.S.

Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election

Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election

The Senate has passed a short-term measure to keep federal agencies funded into early December and avoid a government shutdown during campaign season