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U.S. state of Georgia appears set to file charges against Donald Trump -court document
Security barriers are seen after the Fulton County Sheriff ordered roads to be closed as officials tighten security around the Lewis R. Slaton Courthouse, as the city prepares for a possible criminal indictment of former U.S. President Donald Trump for his attempts to overturn his election defeat in the state, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S....
Georgia court website briefly publishes, removes document about potential Trump charges
(Reuters) -The Fulton County, Georgia, court's website briefly posted a document appearing to detail several criminal charges against Donald Trump on Monday before taking the document down without explanation. The document was dated Aug. 14 and named...
Proud Boys' former leader Enrique Tarrio faces conspiracy charges over US Capitol riots
Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the right-wing group the Proud Boys, and four of his top lieutenants faced new federal charges of seditious conspiracy on Monday for their involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a court document. Federal prosecutors investigating the attack filed the new charges against Tarrio, Dominic Pezzola, Ethan Nordean, Joe Biggs and Zachary Rehl, according to the document.
Biden confirma que EUA podem boicotar Olimpíadas de Inverno em Pequim
Biden confirma que EUA podem boicotar Olimpíadas de Inverno em Pequim "É algo que estamos considerando", disse Biden ao comentar sobre um possível boicote ao evento Presidente dos EUA, Joe Biden CNN Timothy Ahmannda Reuters 18/11/2021 às 16:44 | Atualizado 18/11/2021 às 16:46 O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, confirmou, nesta quinta-feira (18) que o país está cogitando um boicote diplomático às Olimpíadas de Inverno em Pequim.
Biden says U.S. intelligence community divided on COVID-19 origin
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US intel divided on virus origin: Biden
US President Joe Biden says the country's intelligence community is divided on the origin of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, including whether it came from human contact with an infected animal or a laboratory accident. Biden said in a statement that he has called for further investigation into the pandemic's origins. He said that US intelligence are looking into two different scenarios, and that they have low confidence in their current conclusions and are divided on which is most likely.
Biden calls for further investigation into origins of COVID-19
U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday said the U.S. intelligence community is divided on the question of where COVID-19 emerged from, including whether it came from human contact with an infected animal or a laboratory accident. Biden said in a statement that he has called for further investigation into the pandemic’s origins.
U.S. bans business with Fincimex unit American International Services
Published Sep 28, 2020 10:39AM EDT The U.S. State Department said on Monday it was adding American International Services, a unit of Fincimex, to the Cuba Restricted List, saying the Cuban military uses it to charge fees and manipulate the remittance and foreign currency market.
Canada, U.S., Mexico agree to extend non-essential travel ban to Sept. 21: U.S. official
By Lisa Lambert and Timothy Ahmann Reuters Posted August 14, 2020 10:26 am Updated August 14, 2020 10:27 am 2:18 Couples seek exemptions to Canada-U.S. border restrictions The border between Canada and the United States remains closed to non-essential travel, with travel exemptions for couples only meant for partners who are married or common law. As Mike Drolet reports, one Canadian doctor is petitioning to ease pandemic restrictions in the name of love.
Trump is unhappy with China over COVID-19 : U.S. Official on consulate closure
WASHINGTON : When asked about the message the United States is sending by shutting a Chinese consulate in Texas on Wednesday, White House adviser Kellyanne Conway said President Donald Trump remains unhappy with China over its handling of an outbreak of the novel coronavirus that has killed more than 140,000 Americans.
Trump willing to work with China on COVID-19 vaccine for U.S.
Published Jul 21, 2020 6:43PM EDT Credit: REUTERS/Leah Millis U.S. President Donald Trump expressed a willingness on Tuesday to work with China or other countries to bring a successful coronavirus vaccine to the United States, despite rising tensions between Beijing and Washington.
U.S. economy may not need more stimulus to weather coronavirus hit: White House official
News Business U.S. economy may not need more stimulus to weather coronavirus hit: White House official Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:38 a.m. CDT by Thomson Reuters FILE PHOTO: Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett gestures as he speaks during a news briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., Septem By Reporting by Timothy Ahmann; Editing by Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy may be able to weather the hit from the coronavirus with the stimulative policies already in the...
U.S. economy may not need more stimulus to weather coronavirus hit: White House official
News Business U.S. economy may not need more stimulus to weather coronavirus hit: White House official Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:38 a.m. CDT by Thomson Reuters FILE PHOTO: Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett gestures as he speaks during a news briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., Septem By Reporting by Timothy Ahmann; Editing by Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy may be able to weather the hit from the coronavirus with the stimulative policies already in the...
Vulnerable Americans may need to avoid crowds, U.S. health official warns
WASHINGTON — Signs that coronavirus is spreading through U.S. communities were “not encouraging” and a top health official warned on Sunday that Americans, especially those who are vulnerable, may need to stop attending large gatherings. In the United States 19 people have died and more than half of all states have reported cases of the coronavirus, which originated in China last year and causes the sometimes deadly respiratory illness COVID-19.
Pelosi says House seeks to limit Donald Trump's military actions on Iran
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House will introduce and vote on a war powers resolution this week to limit U.S. President Donald Trump's military actions regarding Iran. "This resolution is similar to the resolution introduced by Senator Tim Kaine in the Senate," Pelosi said in a statement late on Sunday.
US lawmakers to vote on resolution to limit Trump's military actions on Iran
BENGALURU/WASHINGTON : US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House will introduce and vote on a war powers resolution this week to limit US President Donald Trump's military actions regarding Iran. "This resolution is similar to the resolution introduced by Senator Tim Kaine in the Senate," Pelosi said in a statement late on Sunday.
Senate Republican eyes rule change to kick start Trump impeachment trial
WASHINGTON — The head of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee said on Sunday he wants the Senate to launch an impeachment trial of President Donald Trump within days and wrap it up this month, even if it means changing Senate rules. The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives last month voted to impeach Trump for abuse of power in pressuring Ukraine to investigate a political rival and for obstructing the House impeachment probe.
Senate to vote on Trump plan to re-open government this week: Mitch McConnell
United States Senator and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky speaking at CPAC 2011 in Washington, D.C. (Gage Skidmore/Flickr) U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday the Senate would vote this week on President Donald Trump’s proposal to end a partial government shutdown.
Michael Cohen is reconsidering plan to testify to Congress, adviser says
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former lawyer, leaves federal court after his sentencing in New York, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. Associated Press/Craig Ruttle President Donald Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen is reconsidering his plan to testify publicly to the US Congress next month because of intimidation by the president, an adviser to Cohen said on Thursday.
Trump meeting with lawmaker group was 'constructive': White House
President Donald Trump and a bipartisan group of lawmakers dubbed the Problem Solvers Caucus held a “constructive” meeting on Wednesday, the White House said, as a partial shutdown of the U.S. government stretched into its 26th day. “They listened to one another and now both have a good understanding of what the other wants,” White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said in a statement posted to Twitter. Reporting by Tim Ahmann; editing by Jonathan Oatis
U.S. homeland security chief seeks legislation to pay Coast Guard amid shutdown
© Reuters/MIKE BLAKE U.S. Border agents and the Coast Guard patrol the Pacific Ocean where the U.S. Mexico border barrier enters the water in San Diego. WASHINGTON - U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said on Tuesday she was working with the White House and Congress to pass legislation to fund the Coast Guard so that its workers could get paid even amid a partial government shutdown.
No. 2 House Democrat to seek delay in lifting of sanctions on Russian firms
Steny H. Hoyer (Youtube) The second-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives said on Tuesday he would ask the Treasury Department to delay a planned lifting of sanctions on two companies tied to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told reporters he would call Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Tuesday and ask him to delay implementation of the decision until Feb. 28 to give Congress time to review it.
U.S. FCC says investigating CenturyLink 911 outage
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai said on Friday the agency had launched an investigation into a nationwide CenturyLink Inc outage that has affected 911 service for consumers across the country. “The CenturyLink service outage is ... completely unacceptable, and its breadth and duration are particularly troubling,” Pai said in a statement.
U.S. pending home sales fall unexpectedly in November
A home for sale that is currently under contract is seen in Silver Spring, Maryland, December 30, 2015. Contracts to buy previously owned U.S. homes fell in November for the third time in four months, a signal that growth in the U.S. housing market could be cooling.
Lockheed Martin wins $712 million U.S. defense contract: Pentagon
Trade visitors are seen walking over a road crossing covered with Lockheed Martin branding at Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, Britain, July 17, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) has been awarded a $712 million U.S. defense contract for the development of advanced hardware in support of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft, the Pentagon said on Thursday. Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Tim Ahmann
U.S. trade delegation to travel to China week of Jan. 7 for talks: Bloomberg
FILE PHOTO: Shipping containers are seen at a port in Shanghai, China July 10, 2018. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. trade team will travel to Beijing the week of Jan. 7 to hold talks with Chinese officials, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the matter. The delegation will be led by Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Jeffrey Gerrish and will also include Treasury Under Secretary for International Affairs David Malpass, Bloomberg said.
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U.S. President Donald Trump is “very happy” with his Treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, a top White House economic adviser said on Wednesday, as he defended the Treasury for a recent call to top bankers to discuss markets. “I am highly confident that the president is very happy withy Secretary Mnuchin,” White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Kevin Hassett told Fox Business Network.
Trump 'very happy' with Treasury chief Mnuchin: White House adviser
FILE PHOTO: United States Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin speaks during an interview with Reuters at the International Monetary Fund - World Bank Annual Meeting 2018 in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, October 12, 2018. REUTERS/Johannes P. Christo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is “very happy” with his Treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, a top White House economic adviser said on Wednesday, as he defended the Treasury for a recent call to top bankers to discuss markets.
U.S. Treasury was not concerned on liquidity ahead of call with bankers: CNBC
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury officials were not concerned with liquidity in the banking system when Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reached out to top U.S. bank CEOs in phone calls on Sunday, CNBC reported on Monday, citing a senior Treasury official.
Trump cancels plans to go to Florida for Christmas: spokeswoman
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks throughout a signing ceremony for the “FIRST STEP Act” and the “Juvenile Justice Reform Act” in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., December 21, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump shall stay in Washington through Christmas “due to the shutdown,” Saturday white House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said on.
Trump cancels plans to travel to Florida for Christmas - spokeswoman
U.S. President Donald Trump signs the “First Step Act” and the “Juvenile Justice Reform Act” in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., December 21, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will remain in Washington through Christmas “due to the shutdown,” White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said on Saturday.
Trump cancels plans to travel to Florida for Christmas: spokeswoman
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a signing ceremony for the “First Step Act” and the “Juvenile Justice Reform Act” in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., December 21, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will remain in Washington through Christmas “due to the shutdown,” White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said on Saturday.
Key points in U.S. Defense Secretary's resignation letter
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis listens as U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured) speaks to the news media while gathering for a briefing from his senior military leaders in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 23, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis resigned on Thursday, effective Feb.
Boeing, Sikorsky wins $1.1 billion U.S. defense contract: Pentagon
The Boeing logo is pictured at the Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition fair (LABACE) at Congonhas Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil August 14, 2018. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Boeing Co (BA.N) and Sikorsky Aircraft, a unit of Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N), have been awarded a $1.1 billion U.S. defense contract for contractor support for MH-6, MH-47, and MH-60 aircraft, the Pentagon said on Thursday. Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Tim Ahmann
Acting U.S. attorney general declines to recuse himself from Russia probe: source
FILE PHOTO: Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker speaks to state and local law enforcement on efforts to combat violent crime and the opioid crisis in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., November 14, 2018.
Acting U.S. attorney general declines to recuse himself from Russia probe - source
FILE PHOTO: Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker speaks to state and local law enforcement on efforts to combat violent crime and the opioid crisis in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., November 14, 2018.
U.S. grants more time for divestment from sanctioned Russian firm GAZ
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday gave investors more time to divest from Russian vehicle-maker GAZ Group, one day after announcing plans to drop sanctions against two other Russian firms tied to sanctioned Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. The U.S. Treasury said it would allow investors until March 7 to divest from GAZ, and it granted businesses a matching reprieve in terms of how much time they would have to wind down operations and contracts involving the Deripaska-tied firm.
U.S. moving to new phase in fight against Islamic State: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has started bringing home troops from Syria as it moves to a new phase in the campaign against Islamic State, the White House said on Wednesday, claiming that the militant Islamist group’s “territorial caliphate” has been defeated. “These victories over ISIS in Syria do not signal the end of the Global Coalition or its campaign.
Trump claims US has defeated ISIS in Syria
A member of Ussud Al-Anbar (Anbar Lions), a group affiliated to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (AFP) The United States has defeated the Islamic State in Syria, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday, adding that it was the only reason he had kept troops in the country. “We have defeated ISIS in Syria, my only reason for being there during the Trump Presidency,” Trump wrote on Twitter.
Trump claims U.S. has defeated ISIS in Syria
FILE PHOTO - U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a roundtable discussion of the Federal Commission on School Safety Report at the White House in Washington, U.S., December 18, 2018. REUTERS/Jim Young WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has defeated the Islamic State in Syria, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday, adding that it was the only reason he had kept troops in the country.
Trump claims U.S. has defeated ISIS in Syria
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a roundtable discussion of the Federal Commission on School Safety Report at the White House in Washington, U.S., December 18, 2018. REUTERS/Jim Young WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has defeated the Islamic State in Syria, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday, adding that it was the only reason he had kept troops in the country.
Trump told Turkey U.S. would only look at possible extradition of Turkish cleric - spokeswoman
FILE PHOTO: U.S.-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen at his home in Pennsylvania, U.S., July 10, 2017. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan that Washington “would take a look at” the possibility of extraditing a U.S.-based Muslim cleric that Ankara suspects of being behind a 2016 coup attempt, but he made no commitment, the White House said on Tuesday.
Trump told Turkey U.S. would only look at possible extradition of Turkish cleric: spokeswoman
FILE PHOTO: U.S.-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen at his home in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 10, 2017. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan that Washington “would take a look at” the possibility of extraditing a U.S.-based Muslim cleric that Ankara suspects of being behind a 2016 coup attempt, but he made no commitment, the White House said on Tuesday.
Former Trump adviser Flynn says he knew lying to the FBI was a crime
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn exits a vehicle as he arrives for his sentencing hearing at U.S. District Court in Washington, U.S., December 18, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn said on Tuesday he knew lying to the FBI was a crime as he stood by his guilty plea in a case stemming from the investigation into possible collusion between Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia.
Trump adviser Flynn needed no warning against lying to FBI: special counsel
FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Flynn departs after a plea hearing at U.S. District Court, in Washington, U.S., December 1, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn did not need to be warned against lying to the FBI and does not deserve sentencing leniency because he received no warning, U.S. prosecutors said on Friday.
Trump praises China move on autos, says trade deal could happen soon
U.S. President Donald Trump sits down for an exclusive interview with Reuters journalists in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S. December 11, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed China’s move on Friday to suspend additional tariffs on U.S.-made vehicles, saying it could help push forward a larger trade deal with Beijing. “U.S. is doing very well. China wants to make a big and very comprehensive deal.
Trump advised to stay out of matter of Huawei CFO arrest - Wall Street Journal
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump talks to the media on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington before his departure for the annual Army-Navy college football game in Philadelphia, U.S., December 8, 2018.
Trump advised to stay out of matter of Huawei CFO arrest: Wall Street Journal
FIL PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump sits for an exclusive interview with Reuters journalists in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S. December 11, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump have told him his options are limited in the legal case of a Huawei Technologies Co executive fighting extradition to the United States and they suggested he stay out of the matter, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
US imposes sanctions on three North Korean officials
FILE PHOTO: A North Korean flag flies on a mast at the Permanent Mission of North Korea in Geneva October 2, 2014. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on three North Korea officials, including a top aide to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the U.S. Treasury Department said on Monday.
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