Trump tells Pennsylvania voters that trade war has helped economy
U.S. President Donald Trump, facing a potentially difficult path to winning a second term in November 2020, on Monday told supporters in Pennsylvania that his trade war had strengthened the battleground state’s steel industry and jobs.
U.S. House Judiciary chair says panel will hold McGahn in contempt
The chairman of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee said in a television interview on Monday that his panel will hold the former White House counsel in contempt of Congress for not testifying.
Emails show NRA link to U.S. sheriffs who promoted gun ‘sanctuaries’
The National Rifle Association was more deeply involved than previously disclosed in the formation of a movement that encouraged county sheriffs not to enforce some gun-control laws, a U.S. gun-control advocacy group said on Monday, based on public rec…
McGahn’s lawyer tells U.S. House Judiciary panel his client will not testify
Former White House Counsel Don McGahn’s lawyer told the Democratic chairman of the House Judiciary Committee on Monday that his client would not testify before the panel on Tuesday, according to a letter viewed by Reuters.
Trump vows to appeal U.S. judge’s ruling on financial records
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he disagreed with a federal judge who ruled against his attempt to block a House of Representatives committee from seeking his financial records and told reporters he would appeal the decision.
Trump loses lawsuit challenging subpoena for financial records
A U.S. judge on Monday ruled in favor of a U.S. House of Representatives committee seeking President Donald Trump’s financial records from his accounting firm, dealing an early setback to the Trump administration in its legal battle with Congress.
U.S. House Judiciary chair says still expects McGahn to testify
U.S. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler said on Monday the panel will meet on Tuesday as planned and expects Don McGahn to testify, despite President Trump’s order that his former counsel not appear.
Hundreds of U.S. lawmakers ask Trump administration for Syria strategy
Hundreds of members of the U.S. Congress signed a letter to President Donald Trump on Monday arguing that the United States should remain engaged with the conflict in Syria, saying they were “deeply concerned” about extremist groups in the country.
House Democrat says impeachment inquiry needed if ex-White House counsel does not testify
A Democratic member of the House Judiciary Committee said on Monday an impeachment inquiry would be warranted if former White House counsel Don McGahn does not respond to a congressional subpoena to testify before the panel.
General Dynamics wins $497 million U.S. defense contract: Pentagon
General Dynamics Electric Boat won a $497 million U.S. defense contract, the Pentagon said on Monday.
