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U.S. military preparing to send additional 1,000 troops to border, official says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States military is preparing to send about 1,000 additional active-duty troops to the border with Mexico, a U.S. official said, just two days after President Donald T...
Jan 22, 2025
Former NJ senator Menendez loses bid for new trial after saying error tainted conviction
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez on Wednesday lost a bid for a new trial, after arguing that his recent corruption conviction should be thrown out because jurors were allowe...
Jan 22, 2025
Trump's USDA secretary pick led group opposed to ethanol, farm subsidies
By Leah Douglas (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's pick to run the Agriculture Department, Brooke Rollins, led an organization that opposed ethanol mandates and farm subsidies, major programs she co...
Jan 22, 2025
Trump administration to criminally probe officials who resist immigration actions
By Sarah N. Lynch and Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration has directed federal prosecutors to criminally investigate state and local officials who attempt t...
Jan 22, 2025
Former US House speaker praises Trump economic picks, warns of debt hiccup
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Paul Ryan, the former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, praised President Donald Trump's choices for economic personnel and stressed the importance of managi...
Jan 22, 2025
New allegations against Hegseth as Senate readies vote on Pentagon nominee
By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law said in an affidavit to senators on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon abused his...
Jan 21, 2025
Factbox-Key directives in Trump DEI executive order for government, private sector
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order late on Tuesday that directed government agency chiefs to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)...
Jan 21, 2025
Trump to place federal DEI staff on paid leave starting Wednesday
(Reuters) - The Trump administration on Tuesday instructed U.S. federal government departments and agencies to dismantle all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, advising employees of such ...
Jan 21, 2025
Trump says Biden left him 'inspirational-type' letter
(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said former President Joe Biden left him a "nice" letter inside the Resolute Desk at the White House, continuing an inauguration day tradition. Trump...
Jan 21, 2025
Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ulbricht for online drug scheme
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday pardoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, who was serving a life sentence after being convicted of running an underground online mark...
Jan 21, 2025
