Trump says wants border wall funding, sees possible DACA
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he hopes he can work with Congress on immigration to fund his border wall, as well as possibly addressing the thousands of young immigrants living in the United States without legal status.
Trump points to Republican gains, broaches cooperation with Democrats
President Donald Trump on Wednesday portrayed the midterm election results as “an incredible day” for his Republicans despite a Democratic takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives that will lead to greater restraints on his administration.
Trump says Pence to be his running mate in 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Vice President Mike Pence would be his running mate once again in the 2020 presidential election, when he hopes to capture a second term in the White House.
Factbox: Women shatter many barriers in Congress, states in U.S. elections
From New Mexico’s Debra Haaland, who became one of the first two indigenous women elected to the U.S. Congress to New York’s Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who at 29 became the youngest woman elected to the chamber, American political candidate notched seve…
Georgia Democrat not ready to concede high-profile governor’s race
The Democratic candidate for governor in Georgia, Stacey Abrams, has not conceded the race to Republican Brian Kemp, saying on Wednesday there are still thousands of uncounted ballots that could trigger an automatic runoff election in December.
Trump, Democrats clash already over investigations blitz
Armed with subpoenas and a list of grievances, a handful of lawmakers will soon be leading investigations likely to make President Donald Trump’s life a lot tougher, now that Democrats have won a U.S. House of Representatives majority.
Trump mocks losing Republican candidates for shunning him during campaigns
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday mocked Republicans who avoided campaigning with him before congressional elections and who were not elected during their races, referencing a list of candidates by name.
Democrats will seek to rein in Trump after winning U.S. House
Donald Trump faced greater restraints on his presidency and intrusive investigations from Democrats who won control of the U.S. House of Representatives and pledged to hold the Republican accountable after a tumultuous two years in the White House.
McConnell says infrastructure, healthcare on 2019 U.S. Senate agenda
U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Wednesday infrastructure and healthcare would be on the agenda in 2019, after Republicans widened their majority in the Senate but lost control of the House of Representatives in Tuesday’s elections…
Democratic US senator eyes recount in battleground Fla. race
Democratic U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, seeking to hold onto his seat in Florida, vowed on Wednesday to pursue a recount in his race against his Republican challenger and close Trump ally Rick Scott.
