Democratic Senator Franken resigns over sexual misconduct allegations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic U.S. Senator Al Franken resigned from office on Thursday, bowing to pressure from party colleagues after a series of sexual misconduct allegations against him.
FBI Director Wray defends bureau in wake of Republican criticism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation defended his employees on Thursday against a growing chorus of accusations by Republicans, including President Donald Trump, that its agents were allowing political bias to see…
Ryan feels good about spending bill, wants budget cap talks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan said he felt good about the vote count on a government spending bill coming before House on Thursday afternoon that is aimed at keeping the government from shutting down this week.
Pelosi says Democrats won’t back short-term funding bill in Thursday vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday her party would not support a short-term government funding bill being brought up for a vote later in the day because it did not include any key Democratic priorities.
Trump and Democrats face off over potential U.S. government shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will face off with Democratic leaders of Congress on Thursday in a high-stakes White House meeting intended to bridge differences over a spending bill and preventing a government shutdown.
U.S. lawmakers press FBI on alleged bias in Clinton, Trump cases
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican chairman of the House Judiciary Committee lambasted the FBI on Thursday over how it handled an investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server, and questioned whether Justice Department official…
Trump to meet senators to discuss biofuels policy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas will lead a delegation of lawmakers in a meeting with President Donald Trump on Thursday to argue for changes to the nation’s biofuels policy to protect oil refining jobs.
Factbox: Trump on Twitter (Dec 7) – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS.
Trump and Democrats face off over potential government shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will face off with Democratic leaders of Congress on Thursday in a high-stakes White House meeting intended to bridge differences over a spending bill and prevent a government shutdown.
Democratic Senator Franken to address calls to resign
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Al Franken, facing pressure from his fellow Democrats to step down following allegations of sexual misconduct, will announce his decision on Thursday.
