Trump plans financial restrictions on late, overbudget defense contractors, sources say
By Joey Roulette and Mike Stone WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) – The Trump administration is planning an executive order that would limit dividends, buybacks and executive pay for defense contractors that are over-budget and delayed, according to
Texas woman arrested for hiding razor blades in loaves of bread at Mississippi Walmart stores
A woman who allegedly pushed razor blades into loaves of bread at two Biloxi, Mississippi, Walmart stores was arrested on Tuesday. Camille Benson, 33, of Texas, has been charged with attempted mayhem. Her bond is set at
Trump orders blockade of ‘sanctioned oil tankers’ into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is ordering a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro in a move that seemed designed to
US Air Force to buy two more 747-8s for presidential fleet support
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) – The U.S. Air Force said on Tuesday it was acquiring two Boeing 747-8 jumbo jets for $400 million to establish a training and sustainment program for its future presidential
White House preparing order that could limit military contractor compensation, Punchbowl reports
Dec 16 (Reuters) – The White House is preparing an executive order that could limit stock buybacks, dividends and executive compensation for military contractors, Punchbowl News reported on Tuesday. The directive targets some of the biggest companies
Some Trump officials cast doubts on Hassett for Fed chair, Politico reports
WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) – Some Trump administration officials have privately raised doubts about the possible selection of National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett as the next Federal Reserve chair, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing three people
US CDC accepts advisers’ recommendations for hepatitis B vaccine in major policy shift
Dec 16 (Reuters) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday adopted its advisers’ recommendation allowing parents, in consultation with a healthcare provider, to decide whether infants born to hepatitis B-negative mothers should get
US House panel sets vote on paying air traffic controllers during shutdowns
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) – A U.S. House of Representatives committee on Thursday plans to vote on legislation aiming to prevent aviation disruptions during government shutdowns by ensuring air traffic controllers and other key workers
Imports to busiest US seaport tumble 11.5% in November as tariffs bite, port executive says
By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES, Dec 16 (Reuters) – The nation’s busiest seaport handled 11.5% less import volume in November than in the year-ago month after shippers built early inventories to avoid President Donald Trump’s tariffs on
Maryland will consider slavery reparations after Gov. Wes Moore’s veto is overridden
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland will create a commission to study potential reparations for slavery after lawmakers voted Tuesday to override a veto by Gov. Wes Moore — currently the nation’s only Black governor — that disappointed