U.K. Banks Face Brexit Blow in France’s Tilt at MiFID Rules

The nation is seeking to tighten the equivalence rules of the MiFID II regulations, which would help U.K. finance firms do business in the European Union after Britain leaves the bloc, according to an internal policy document circulated in Brussels and seen by Bloomberg News. As they stand, the rules allow companies from non-EU nations access to internal markets so long as their regulatory regime is deemed "equivalent" to the EU's.

Democrat Feinstein wins California U.S. Senate primary

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein cruised to first place in California's primary on Tuesday in her bid for a fifth full term in Washington.In a video statement delivered from Washington, Feinstein pledged to "protect California" in "difficult and contentious times." Feinstein's opponent hasn't yet been determined, but fellow Democrat Kevin de Leon, a state senator, is hoping to secure the second spot.

Kansas lawmaker receives letter pressuring him to prevent family separations at US border

Thousands nationwide will participate in a movement to stop the separation of families at the U-S border on Thursday and one Kansas lawmaker is feeling the pressure to demand an end to the issue. Democratic state Rep. Jarrod Ousley of Merriam and Republican state Rep. Linda Gallagher of Lenexa delivered a letter Wednesday to Republican state Rep. Kevin Yoder's office in Overland Park.

Poll: Most Americans oppose businesses refusing to serve gay people

"Nearly three quarters of U.S. adults believe that businesses should not have the right on religious grounds to deny services to customers based on their sexual orientation, a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Monday showed. The findings of the poll, conducted Friday to Monday, were issued on the same day the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a baker from Colorado who had refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple, citing his Christian beliefs.

Blue wave? California tops list as midterm matchups form Source: AP

For years sidelined on the national political fringe, California has lurched to the center of the fight for control of Congress. No state will be more consequential in the success or failure of a prospective blue wave this fall.

Trump: Farmers will be treated fairly

President Donald Trump defended his tough trade negotiations with China, Canada and Mexico on Monday, saying that U.S. farmers have been treated Trump opened the week with a series of tweets pointing to his ongoing trade talks with China and a slew of U.S. allies, pointing to his work to help the nation's agriculture industry. He tweeted that farmers hadn't been "By the time I finish trade talks, that will change.

In narrow decision, Supreme Court sides with baker who turned away gay couple

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of a Colorado baker who had refused to create a wedding cake for a gay couple. The court's decision was narrow, and it left open the larger question of whether a business can discriminate against gay men and lesbians based on rights protected by the First Amendment.

Supreme Court rules in favor of baker who refused to make wedding cake for gay couple

The Supreme Court ruled on Monday in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple because it violated his religious beliefs. In the opinion issued by Justice Anthony Kennedy, the court disagreed with a Colorado court's previous ruling that the gay couple, Charlie Craig and Dave Mullins, had been discriminated against based on sexual orientation.

Trump: No pardon is necessary, but I can pardon myself Source: AP

President Donald Trump claimed he has an "absolute right" to pardon himself, part of an extraordinarily expansive vision of executive authority that is mostly untested in court and could portend a drawn-out fight with the prosecutors now investigating him. No need of a pardon anyway, Trump tweeted Monday, because "I have done nothing wrong."

The High Price of Stale Grievances

Howard Schultz, architect of modern Starbucks, to step down as executive chair and from the board - Howard Schultz is stepping down from his role as executive chairman of Starbucks, effective June 26. - Myron E. Ullman, former chairman and CEO of J.C. Penney was named chair Pruitt wanted to buy 'old mattress' from Trump International Hotel - Two senior House Oversight Democrats are demanding Chairman Trey Gowdy subpoena Scott Pruitt for documents after one of his closest aides told congressional investigators the EPA administrator had her book Pentagon investigates White House doctor Ronny Jackson - The Pentagon's inspector general is investigating President Donald Trump's former personal physician, who was accused of unprofessional behavior while being considered to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Trump cancels Eagles’ White House celebration on eve of visit…

Mueller Accuses Paul Manafort of Attempted Witness Tampering - Federal prosecutors on Monday accused President Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, of attempting to tamper with witnesses in his federal tax and lobbying case. - In court documents, prosecutors working for the special counsel Manafort attempted to tamper with potential witnesses: U.S. special counsel - WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's former campaign manager, Paul Manafort, who has been indicted by U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller, attempted to tamper with potential witnesses, Mueller said in a court filing on Monday.

Robert Mueller just accused Paul Manafort of attempted witness tampering

Prosecutors From Mueller's Team Accuse Paul Manafort Of Trying To Tamper With Potential Witnesses - Special counsel Robert Mueller's office filed papers late Monday arguing that the judge should reconsider whether Manafort can be free pending trial. - Reporting From Washington, DC Robert Mueller just accused Paul Manafort of attempted witness tampering - Here are the details.

U.S. appeals ruling that Trump could not block Twitter followers

Crowd cheers when valedictorian quotes Trump. Then reveals it was Obama - Ben Bowling graduation speech Courtesy of Ben Bowling - Bell County high school student and valedictorian Ben Bowling wanted to share some words of wisdom with his graduating class, but there was a twist that no one saw coming.

Spox for Melania Trump Slams ‘Rabid Press Corps’ Over…

A spokesperson for First Lady Melania Trump lashed out at the media Monday afternoon over reporting on Melania's absence from the public eye as she recuperates from kidney surgery last month. The First Lady was seen walking in the White House last week by two reporters with CNBC and NBC, the only time anyone from the media has seen her since her surgery.