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Post-midterm outlook in US: ‘It’s going to be crazy for the next 2 years’
World
November 9, 2018
Post-midterm outlook in US: ‘It’s going to be crazy for the next 2 years’
The US midterms resulted in a split Congress with Democrats winning the House of Representatives and Republicans increasing their majority…
In setback for Trump, Democrats seize US House control
World
November 7, 2018
In setback for Trump, Democrats seize US House control
Democrats rode a wave of dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump to win control of the US House of Representatives…
Rubio: No amount of money could ‘purchase back our credibility on human rights’ if US doesn’t take action after Khashoggi’s disappearance
Middle East
October 16, 2018
Rubio: No amount of money could ‘purchase back our credibility on human rights’ if US doesn’t take action after Khashoggi’s disappearance
Washington (CNN) ̶ Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio said the United States will lose its credibility on human rights if…
Alabama loss may offer a warning to Trump White House
World
December 14, 2017
Alabama loss may offer a warning to Trump White House
President Donald Trump managed to endorse two different losing candidates in the same Senate race, a setback that is highlighting…
Turbulent Senate race now in hands of Alabama voters
World
December 12, 2017
Turbulent Senate race now in hands of Alabama voters
Depending on who is making the case, Alabama’s special Senate election Tuesday is about either continuing the “Trump miracle” in…
US Senators resign as misconduct charges batter Congress
World
December 8, 2017
US Senators resign as misconduct charges batter Congress
US Democratic Senator Al Franken announced his resignation on Thursday after facing a series of sexual misconduct allegations, and Republican…
Senators to press Tillerson and Mattis on new war authority
World
October 30, 2017
Senators to press Tillerson and Mattis on new war authority
President Donald Trump’s national security brain trust faces Congress on the need for a new war authorization as the deadly…
Senate poised to pass $700 billion defense policy bill
World
September 18, 2017
Senate poised to pass $700 billion defense policy bill
The Senate is poised to pass a defense policy bill that pumps $700 billion into the Pentagon budget, expands US…
Mauritania votes to abolish Senate
World
August 7, 2017
Mauritania votes to abolish Senate
Mauritanians have voted in a referendum to abolish their Senate, in a victory for President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz. Opposition…
Senate votes on Obamacare repeal bill
World
July 26, 2017
Senate votes on Obamacare repeal bill
When Vice President Mike Pence cast his tie-breaking ‘yes’ vote, there was no spontaneous applause or cheers from Republicans on…