White House lets Jones Act waiver expire for Puerto Rico White House lets Jones Act waiver expire for Puerto Rico:- The White House has let a 10-day shipping waiver expire for Puerto Rico, meaning foreign ships can no longer bring aid to the hurricane-ravaged island from U.S. ports. A spokesperson […]

Trump’s praise of Columbus omits dark history Trump’s praise of Columbus omits dark history:- Never mind the disease and slavery wrought by Christopher Columbus’ voyage — or the fact that he didn’t actually “discover” the New World. President Donald Trump’s first presidential proclamation of Columbus Day gave only high praise […]

Obama joins DC-area private golf club with championship course Obama joins DC-area private golf club with championship course:- Barack Obama, the golf-addicted former president, has settled on a new home course. The Democrat has accepted an invitation to join Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Maryland, which borders Washington D.C., […]

U.S. Treasury outlines sweeping reform of capital markets U.S. Treasury outlines sweeping reform of capital markets:- The U.S. Treasury on Friday unveiled a blueprint for sweeping reforms of the U.S. capital markets as it looks to implement Republican President Donald Trump’s agenda to promote economic growth by slashing red tape. […]

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Travel Ban Cases Trump Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Travel Ban Cases:- The Trump administration urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to dismiss two cases challenging its revised travel ban, issued in March, saying they are moot in light of recent developments. But the […]