Trump says nationwide safety considerations in Nippon-U.S. Metal deal may be resolved

Trump says nationwide safety considerations in Nippon-U.S. Metal deal may be resolved

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that concerns over national security risks posed by Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel can be resolved if the companies fulfill certain conditions that his administration has laid out, paving the way for the deal’s approval. Shares of U.S. Steel rose 3.5% on the news in … Read more

Trump speech prompts considerations about politicization of army

Trump speech prompts considerations about politicization of army

WASHINGTON — Defense Department officials say troops who cheered and jeered Tuesday at President Donald Trump’s political statements at a rally at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, did not violate military regulations, but a former military legal officer said they did just that. During the speech, uniformed soldiers yelled in support of Trump’s political statements and … Read more