‘Very engaged’ Trump talks biofuels policy with U.S. oil-state senators
President Donald Trump on Thursday discussed biofuels policy with senators from U.S. oil states, including Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, who said the president was engaged on the issue that has pitted Big Oil and Big Corn against each other.
Trump says he likes a Republican drug bill after Democratic alternative unveiled
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he likes a Republican senator’s drug pricing bill “very much” after Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled legislation letting the government negotiate lower prices for costly prescription drugs.
Republican, Democratic lawmakers launch caucus to ‘End the Youth Vaping Epidemic’
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers said on Thursday they are forming a caucus to combat the “epidemic” of youth vaping, as cases of lung illness tied to vaping have risen and President Donald Trump has pushed for a ban on flavored e-cigarettes.
Trump sues Manhattan prosecutor over tax returns, says immune from criminal probe
Donald Trump sued Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance on Thursday, seeking to void a subpoena for eight years of tax returns related to a criminal probe into the U.S. president and his family business.
House Democrats ask if Trump interfered in DOJ automaker antitrust probe
Two U.S. Democratic lawmakers on Thursday asked the White House to turn over documents that would show if President Donald Trump interfered or directed a Justice Department antitrust probe of four automakers that struck voluntary agreements with Califo…
U.S. Speaker Pelosi unveils drug price plan, hopes for Trump support
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat, proposed legislation on Thursday to let the federal government negotiate lower prices for costly prescription drugs, and said she hopes President Donald Trump will help her sell the plan to his fellow Republ…
Democratic presidential candidate Buttigieg unveils health plan
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg on Thursday unveiled his plan to reform the U.S. healthcare system by offering everyone coverage under the federal Medicare program, but not forcing people to give up private health insurance plans.
Border wall, Iran, Space Force among hurdles for $700 billion U.S. defense bill
Disputes between U.S. Republicans and Democrats over President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall, Space Force and his ability to launch a war with Iran are among the biggest obstacles Congress faces in passing a massive annual defense policy bill.
House Democrats ask if Trump interfered in DOJ automaker antitrust probe
Two key U.S. lawmakers on Thursday asked the White House to turn over documents that would show if President Donald Trump interfered or directed a Justice Department antitrust probe of four automakers that struck voluntary agreements with California to…
U.S. House approves stopgap funding bill to avoid government shutdown
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a stopgap government funding bill on Thursday that would avoid a government shutdown by maintaining current spending levels through Nov. 21.
