House Democrat calls GOP Clinton probe scheme to ‘distract’ from Russia inquiry
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top Democrat on a House of Representatives committee accused its Republican leaders of launching a spurious investigation of Hillary Clinton to divert attention from inquiries on alleged links between Donald Trump’s preside…
House Republicans seek U.S. tax vote next week; Fitch warns on deficit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans plan to put a bill to overhaul the U.S. tax system to a vote in the House of Representatives next week, a senior lawmaker said on Tuesday as a top ratings agency predicted the tax cuts would clear Congress but balloon…
Attorney General Jeff Sessions to face House judiciary panel November 14
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will testify before the House Judiciary Committee about issues facing the Justice Department on Nov. 14, the committee confirmed on Tuesday.
Senate banking panel backs new North Korea sanctions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate Banking Committee unanimously backed new sanctions on North Korea on Tuesday, seeking to send a message of strength as President Donald Trump visits Asia for the first time since taking office.
U.S. attorney general will face House judiciary panel on November 14: statement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will testify before the House Judiciary Committee about issues facing the Justice Department on Nov. 14, the committee confirmed on Tuesday.
Trump to give major North Korea speech, then press China to do more
SEOUL (Reuters) – President Donald Trump will wrap up his visit to Seoul on Wednesday with a major speech on North Korea and then shift focus to China, where he is expected to press a reluctant President Xi Jinping to tighten the screws further on Pyon…
House tax panel chair says expects vote on plan next week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Republicans plan to bring their tax overhaul bill for a vote next week, U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady said on Tuesday, adding that he expects the plan to pass.
Hard-fought Virginia governor’s race to test Trump’s clout
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Republican candidate who embraced Donald Trump’s combative campaign style tested the president’s political clout against the Democratic front-runner in Virginia’s race for governor on Tuesday, the main event in a series of U.S …
New York Mayor de Blasio cruises toward re-election, polls show
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City voters were voting on Tuesday to choose between Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio and his Republican challenger, state Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, with opinion polls showing the incumbent with a large lead.
‘Open Sesame:’ Lobbyists cheer warmer welcome in Trump White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – During the eight years of the Obama administration, business lobbyists often found the gates to the White House closed tight.
