House Democrats were making plans to undermine US President Donald Trump at his January 29 "State of the Union" address. The leadership's communications arm sent an email to lawmakers urging them to.. New Zealand Herald - Published
· *The longest partial government shutdown on record was in its fourth week on Thursday. *
· *The Department of Commerce won't report economic figures until Congress reaches a funding.. Business Insider - Published
There’s a chance for flurries and rain before snow and really cold temperatures hit. There’s a program starting up that uses art and music to help the growing number of people with..
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers have introduced bills that would ban the sale of U.S. chips or other components to Huawei, ZTE or other Chinese telecommunications companies that violate U.S...
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday called climate change “a huge issue” but not the “greatest crisis” and drew fire from Democrats at..
On Wednesday the U.S. Senate rejected legislation to keep sanctions on companies linked to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, including aluminum firm Rusal. Reuters reports that Senators voted 57-42 to..
ritish Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday the opposition Labour Party had yet to discuss a new approach to Brexit with her and urged politicians to put self-interest aside to work to break an..
The Massachusetts Congressman announced that he will be speaking to Democrats in New Hampshire next month, but his press secretary said he is not running for president in 2020.
A new migrant caravan, the first of this year but the fourth since the phenomenon began, crossed from Honduras into Guatemala on Wednesday.
The group was formed of around 600-800 people, according..
A new Gallup poll shows that President Donald Trump’s 39 percent job approval rating average during his first two years in office is the lowest a president since World War II.
Democrats on Wednesday introduced a bill that would raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour from the current $7.25 by 2024. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
On the steps of the U.S. Capitol, Senate Democrats on Wednesday called on President Trump to end the government shutdown that has furloughed 800,000 federal workers and is pushing into its 26th day...
Stacey Abrams and Andrew Gillum became two of the Democratic Party’s breakout candidates of 2018. While both lost their elections for governor in Georgia and Florida, they're hoping their..
U.S. President Donald Trump has canceled a planned visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, later this month. Reuters reports the move signals that the president is prepared for the..
The ongoing US government shutdown is threatening businesses in the nation's capital. Reuters reports more than 20 million tourists typically visit Washington, DC each year. Businesses like hotels and..
On the steps of the U.S. Capitol, Senate Democrats on Wednesday called on President Trump to end the government shutdown that has furloughed 800,000 federal workers and is pushing into its 26th day...
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We recently asked readers what they wanted to know about the government shutdown. In a previous installment, we tackled questions about missed work and pay for government employees. Here, we’ll.. PolitiFact - Published
· Cybersecurity* experts are warning that the US is at greater risk of attack as the record partial government shutdown continues.*
· *Thousands of workers that monitor the nation's defense systems.. Business Insider - Published
The House of Representatives has adopted a series of rules changes for the 116th Congress to implement a reform package that House Democrats developed after recapturing the House majority in the.. Mondaq - Published
Thirteen bills related to marijuana have been filed by the Texas Legislature this session, with different priorities for Democrats and Republicans. Gov. Greg Abbott seems to be OK with reduced.. bizjournals - Published
The president publicly brags he is getting the best of Democrats as unhappy campaign officials find themselves trying to fire up his base. Politico - Published
The third annual Women's March is Saturday. The first march, held the day after Donald Trump's inauguration, was a moment of unity. But now there are questions about keeping the united front together. NPR - Published
As the youngest member of Congress, it's no surprise that U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has used social media effectively in her campaigning and in her first weeks as a member of.. FOXNews.com - Published
Mikael Olai Milhøj, senior analyst at Danske Bank, points out that the US House of Representatives controlled by the Democrats has passed another bill to end the ongoing shutdown, but as it does not.. FXstreet.com - Published
The right-wing illiberal Polish government has appeased the Trump administration by agreeing to host a “ministerial” anti-Iran summit as part of the administration’s on-going confrontational.. Eurasia Review - Published
When Sen Elizabeth Warren took the stage earlier this month at this city's ornate Orpheum Theatre, Tricia Currans-Sheehan posed a pointed question to the expected presidential contender. "Why… Japan Today - Published Also reported by •New Zealand Herald •Seattle Times
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Populism in Europe as a civilizational legacy has a deeply rooted history which dates back to Greco Roman antiquity and as it has been recorded by.. Eurasia Review - Published
WASHINGTON (AP) — Of all the issues at stake as President Donald Trump and Democrats wrangle over his prized border wall, the latest snag is whether bargaining over the proposal should come before or.. New Zealand Herald - Published Also reported by •Seattle Times
WASHINGTON—Eight House Democrats broke ranks with their leadership Wednesday when they voted against an amendment within disaster supplemental aid legislation that would deny funding for the border.. Daily Caller - Published
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(EurActiv) — Theresa May offered to immediately open cross-party talks to agree on a new Brexit deal after she narrowly survived a vote of no confidence on late Wednesday (16.. Eurasia Review - Published
By Susan Cornwell and James Oliphant WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With the partial U.S. government shutdown now in its 26th day, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday urged President Donald Trump to.. Firstpost - Published Also reported by •Zee News •Reuters •Reuters India
Watch VideoOn Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed a bill that will provide back pay for federal workers affected by the ongoing partial government shutdown.
The Government Employee Fair.. Newsy - Published
Shutdown pressure on US president Donald Trump mounted Wednesday as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on him to delay his Jan. 29 State of the Union address and his own economists acknowledged the.. Firstpost - Published
President Donald Trump's nominated EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler said he did not believe climate change was a current major crisis for the United States during his confirmation hearing on.. WorldNews - Published
New House Democrats walked across the Capitol from the House to the Senate side to call for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to pass bills that would reopen parts of the government. (Jan. 16)
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Justice Democrats is forging ahead with plans to mount primaries against incumbent Democrats it deems too moderate — with the apparent backing of Ocasio-Cortez. Politico - Published
Watch VideoHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi is asking President Donald Trump to postpone his State of the Union address until after the partial government shutdown is over.
Pelosi made the suggestion in.. Newsy - Published
Hundreds of Honduran migrants have crossed the Guatemalan border as they travel in the direction of the United States, National Public Radio reports. The group that reached Guatemala on Tuesday is the.. WorldNews - Published
Washington D.C., Jan 16, 2019 / 04:38 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pro-life members of Congress this week sent U.S. President Donald Trump two companion letters requesting that he veto any legislation that.. CNA - Published
Watch Video Attorney general nominee Bill Barr has assured Democrats in Congress that if he's confirmed, special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation will be protected and funded. Democrats are.. Newsy - Published
U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, part of a new crop of Democrats swept into office this year on a stronger liberal platform, said she is poised to serve on a key congressional panel.. Reuters - Published
Analysis: The speaker's been on a hot streak, but her decision to put the State of the Union on ice until the shutdown ends is a risky gambit. euronews - Published
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) made a stir on the campaign trail for her effective use of social media, and tomorrow she’ll be sharing her knowledge with her fellow Democrats, according to USA.. The Verge - Published
A bipartisan group of senators is working behind the scenes to convince Trump to reopen the government for three weeks. Moderate Democrats also pushed him on the issue today. MailOnline - Published
House Democrats plan to target White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney over his previous role as the Trump administration’s temporary head of a federal consumer watchdog agency. Wall Street Journal - Published
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, announced she will run for president, joining a growing list of Democrats who hope to take the White House in 2020. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns has more. CBS News - Published
Democrats in the U.S. Congress on Wednesday were moving ahead with legislation to prevent the Trump administration from adding a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, following a court decision this.. Reuters - Published
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduced bills on Wednesday that would ban the sale of US chips or other components to Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, ZTE Corp or other Chinese telecommunications.. S.China Morning Post - Published
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