Senate slaps new sanctions on Russia, putting Trump in corner
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate voted almost unanimously on Thursday to slap new sanctions on Russia, putting President Donald Trump in a tough position by forcing him to take a hard line on Moscow or veto the legislation and infuriate his own Republican Party....
House of Representatives boosts military spending, gives Trump border wall money
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved a $68 billion increase in military spending next year with legislation that also provides money to start construction of President Donald Trump's Mexican border wall. The bill increased...
Pop singer Katy Perry to host MTV Video Music Awards show
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop singer Katy Perry will host the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) in August, MTV said on Thursday, and will also perform and compete for some top awards. The hosting gig will kick off a busy 12 months for Perry, who embarks on a world tour in...
Injured photographer calls Justin Bieber a ‘good kid’ after accident
(Reuters) - Justin Bieber accidentally hit a photographer with his truck after leaving a Beverly Hills church service, and the singer got out to help the man while waiting for emergency services to arrive. The photographer, who was not identified, suffered non-life...
Senate poised for healthcare showdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans begin another push on Thursday to unravel Obamacare, seeking to wrap up their seven-year offensive against former Democratic President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law that extended insurance coverage to millions....
Trump could seek ‘tougher’ Russia sanctions: White House aide
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump could veto pending legislation that would slap new sanctions on Russia in order to push for a tougher deal than the one winding through Congress, a top White House aide said on Thursday. "He may sign the sanctions...
Senate aims for a ‘skinny’ Obamacare repeal as other options fail
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Senate leaders, struggling to keep a seven-year promise to end Obamacare, turned their focus on Wednesday to passing a slimmed-down "skinny" repeal measure that would throw the issue into negotiations with the House of...
U.S. lawmakers reach deal for Senate Russia sanctions vote
WASHINGTON/MOSCOW/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers reached an agreement on Wednesday paving the way for the U.S. Senate to pass a bill as soon as this week to impose new sanctions on Russia and bar President Donald Trump from easing sanctions on Moscow without...
Kid Rock may run for Senate, says voter registration ‘critical cause’
(Note: Strong language in paragraph 5) By Brendan O'Brien (Reuters) - Kid Rock, an outspoken supporter of Republican President Donald Trump, said on Thursday that he will decide over the next few weeks on whether to run for the U.S. Senate and in the meantime will...
Angelina Jolie puts movies aside for cooking, cleaning up poop
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Angelina Jolie has put movie-making on hold to become a better mom, take cooking classes and do ordinary tasks like picking up dog poop. In an interview with Vanity Fair released on Wednesday, the actress said life after splitting in September...