Pompeo says State Dept. watchdog should have been fired ‘some time ago’
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday declined to say why he recommended firing the State Department’s inspector general, but added he should have done it earlier and rejected claims his decision was motivated by political retaliation.
Republican-led U.S. Senate panel backs subpoena in Hunter Biden probe
A Republican-led U.S. Senate committee authorized a subpoena on Wednesday for information in an investigation related to Hunter Biden, son of former Vice President Joe Biden, President Donald Trump’s main rival as he runs for re-election in November.
U.S. House to vote on extending small business coronavirus loan program
Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives plan to vote again next week on giving small businesses more time to utilize their coronavirus aid under the Paycheck Protection Program, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday.
More than 1,100 former U.S. prosecutors slam attempt to drop Flynn charges
More than 1,100 former U.S. federal prosecutors on Wednesday blasted the attempt by Republican President Donald Trump’s Justice Department to dismiss a charge against former national security adviser Michael Flynn, saying the move puts Trump’s personal…
U.S. House considering bill to extend timelines, make changes to small business loans: Pelosi
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday her chamber is considering a bill that would extend repayment and re-hiring timelines for the small business coronavirus relief loans in the new Paycheck Protection Program.
Pompeo defends firing of State Dept watchdog, says should have done it earlier
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday defended his recommendation the State Department’s inspector general be fired, saying he should have done it earlier, and rejected claims his decision was motivated by political retaliation.
Trump threatens to withhold funds from Michigan, Nevada over mail-in voting
President Donald Trump on Wednesday called plans for expanded mail-in voting in Michigan and Nevada illegal, without citing a specific law, and threatened to withhold funding to the states – the latest Republican move to try to undo steps aimed at maki…
U.S. Senator Rubio sees consensus for extending paycheck loan program
There appears to be agreement in Washington to give companies more time to utilize their coronavirus aid under the Paycheck Protection Program, the head of the U.S. Senate’s small business committee said on Wednesday.
Ex-state legislator Bentz wins primary race to replace Oregon’s only Republican congressman
Former Republican state legislator Cliff Bentz clinched the Republican nomination to replace the party’s only member of Congress from Oregon, after emerging victorious from a crowded field of candidates, results showed early Wednesday.
U.S. Senator Rubio: Consensus seen to give companies more time for PPP loans
There appears to be agreement in Washington to give companies more time to utilize their coronavirus aid under the Paycheck Protection Program, the head of the U.S. Senate’s small business committee said on Wednesday.
