House Democrats plan to send Trump aides’ transcripts to Mueller
Democrats taking control of the U.S. House of Representatives in January plan to send Special Counsel Robert Mueller the transcripts of testimony by some of President Donald Trump’s closest associates so they can be reviewed for evidence and possible f…
Ohio lawmakers press GM CEO to shift work to plant targeted for closure
Ohio’s U.S. senators on Wednesday pressed General Motors Co Chief Executive Mary Barra to shift production from Mexico or build electric vehicles in a U.S. plant in their state that the automaker has said it intends to close.
Guardian of New Hampshire primary fends off first challenge in decades
The New Hampshire official who protects the state’s traditional role in kicking off U.S. presidential elections narrowly held on to his seat on Wednesday, weathering his toughest challenge in four decades in office.
House Democrat seeks emergency hearing on North Carolina election
A Democratic U.S. congressman on Wednesday called for an emergency hearing into claims of fraud in a North Carolina election where the state is probing alleged improper handling of ballots by political operatives.
GM CEO meets Senator Schumer, other U.S. lawmakers on Capitol Hill
General Motors Co Chief Executive Mary Barra arrived on Capitol Hill on Wednesday for two days of meetings with lawmakers who are angry over the Detroit automaker’s decision to close five North American assembly plants and cut nearly 15,000 jobs.
Wisconsin Republicans move to undercut incoming Democratic governor
Facing the loss of complete control of state government next month, Wisconsin Republicans passed legislation on Wednesday to weaken the powers of the newly elected Democratic governor and attorney general.
Menendez says U.S. sanctions on Russia’s Deripaska should remain
The top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday urged the Trump administration not to waive or remove sanctions on Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska or two companies he controls.
Bloomberg could sell his company if he runs for President: Business Insider
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg said he was likely to sell his financial data and news company Bloomberg LP if he runs for president, Business Insider reported, citing an interview he gave to a local radio station.
Menendez says sanctions on Russia’s Deripaska should remain
The top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday urged the Trump administration not to waive or remove sanctions on Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, who is accused of crimes ranging from blackmail to murder.
Former Massachusetts Governor Patrick will not run for president: reports
Democratic former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, a close ally of former President Barack Obama, has opted not to launch a 2020 campaign for the White House, several news outlets reported on Wednesday.
