First charges filed in U.S. special counsel’s Russia investigation: source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal grand jury on Friday approved the first charges in the investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, a source briefed on the matter told Reuters. FILE PHOTO: FBI Director Robert Mueller testifies...
Rosy White House tax cut forecast clashes with independent analysis
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The White House promoted President Donald Trump’s tax cut plan on Friday with a forecast of faster U.S. economic expansion and wage growth, as independent analysts said the plan would swell the budget deficit and provide little spark to...
Trump declares opioids a U.S. public health emergency
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency on Thursday, stopping short of a national emergency declaration he promised months ago that would have freed up more federal money. Responding to a growing problem,...
Trump leaning toward Powell as next Fed chair: Bloomberg
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is leaning toward nominating Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell to be the next head of the U.S. central bank, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing three unnamed people familiar with the matter. FILE PHOTO: Federal...
Harvey Weinstein sues The Weinstein Co for company records
WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) - The Weinstein Co film company on Thursday was sued by its founder and former co-chairman Harvey Weinstein who is seeking information that could help defend himself against sexual assault allegations, and also help defend the company...
Tiger Woods expected to plead guilty to reckless driving in Florida
(Reuters) - Golfer Tiger Woods is scheduled to plead guilty on Friday to a reckless driving charge and enter a program for first-time offenders to avoid a conviction for driving under the influence, court officials said. FILE PHOTO: Tiger Woods is seen handcuffed and...
U.S. House to vote on budget plan amid Republican fight on taxes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives was set to vote on Thursday on a budget blueprint central to efforts by President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans to enact big tax cuts, but party moderates from high-tax states could cast a cloud...
Trump to declare opioids a public health emergency: officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will declare the nation’s opioid crisis a public health emergency on Thursday in a bid to redirect federal resources and loosen regulations to combat widespread abuse, senior administration officials said. FILE PHOTO:...
Purple reigns at London exhibition charting Prince’s career
LONDON (Reuters) - Paisley, pop hits and of course purple are coming to London’s O2 arena in a new exhibition of personal memorabilia of the late singer Prince. Curator Sarah Bitler adjusts a costume on display at the "My Name Is Prince" exhibition, World Premiere at...
George Clooney rebukes racism in backdrop of thriller ‘Suburbicon’
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As one of Hollywood’s most famous celebrities, George Clooney is not afraid to use his platform to speak up on issues close to him, but do not expect the actor to enter the political arena anytime soon. Director George Clooney (R) and cast...