Ahead of U.S. elections, fears of voter suppression – and efforts to fight back
Clemente Torres has proudly cast his vote in person at Dodge City’s lone polling place in every election since he became a naturalized citizen 20 years ago.
Democrats double down on healthcare in U.S. campaign’s final days
From suburbs to conservative rural areas, Democrats seeking a majority in at least one house of the U.S. Congress in next week’s elections are spending the last days of the campaign on one message: They will protect Americans’ healthcare coverage.
Explainer: Democratic win of House would put Trump under microscope
If Democrats win control of the U.S. House of Representatives or Senate in the Nov. 6 elections, nearly every aspect of Republican Donald Trump’s presidency could face swift examination – from his long-elusive tax returns to possible business ties with Russia and conflicts of interest.
Trump on Twitter (Oct 31): Caravans, Pittsburgh, Stock Market, Immigration
The following statements were posted to the verified personal Twitter account of U.S. President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
White House, Republicans see ‘swift action’ on tax cut plan
The White House and Republican lawmakers said on Wednesday they will take “swift action” next year on a 10 percent tax cut for middle-class Americans, as Republicans battle to retain control of the U.S. House of Representatives in next week’s elections…
U.S. Senate panel examines former Trump aide Bannon’s campaign role: sources
The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee is pursuing a wide-ranging examination of former White House adviser Steve Bannon’s activities during the 2016 presidential campaign, three sources familiar with the inquiry told Reuters.
U.S. monitoring for foreign election interference: intelligence official
The U.S. government is monitoring for possible foreign interference in Tuesday’s congressional elections and is prepared to sanction any company or individual involved in such activity, a senior intelligence official said on Wednesday.
Senators urge Trump to suspend nuclear energy talks with Saudi Arabia
Both Republican and Democratic senators asked U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday to suspend civilian nuclear energy talks with Saudi Arabia after the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
U.S. Senate panel investigates former Trump aide Bannon: sources
The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee is pursuing a wide-ranging investigation into former White House adviser Steve Bannon’s activities during the 2016 presidential campaign, three sources familiar with the inquiry told Reuters.
Trump’s final campaign stretch rattled by twin calamities
When Donald Trump met with advisers about his plans for campaign appearances in the final weeks for the battle for control of the U.S. Congress, the president surprised them by insisting they add more events to an already-crowded schedule.
