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Republicans close to blocking Trump from easing Russia sanctions
In a rare show of defiance, Republicans in Congress are coming close to preventing Donald Trump from being able to roll back sanctions against Russia. The White House has sought to change a bill that would toughen sanctions on Moscow for meddling in the 2016 US election. Despite telling reporters that the White House supports new sanctions on Russia, Marc Short, its legislative director, declared that the bill would set “an unusual precedent of delegating foreign policy to 535 members of Congress.
White House refuses to deny reports Trump is considering pardoning himself over Russia investigation
White House deputy press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders won't rule out the possibility that Donald Trump will use his pardon power to shield himself, his family, and his administration from federal lawsuits. Ms Huckabee Sanders told reporters during her first press briefing following the resignation of Sean Spicer, who announced his resignation as White House press secretary earlier that day. Ms Huckabee Sanders is slated to take his place as press secretary.
Check in to get away: Zion park aims to require reservations
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — It would be a first for a U.S. national park: requiring reservations to get in. But it's an option that Zion National Park is considering to manage an overwhelming surge of visitors to its sweeping red-rock vistas and canyons in Utah.
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