Mueller won’t testify next week, says House Judiciary chair
U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller will not testify before Congress next week, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler said on Friday.
Pompeo to raise ‘aggressive, destabilizing’ Russian actions with Putin, Lavrov
Mike Pompeo will make his first trip to Russia as U.S. secretary of state next week for talks with President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on “aggressive and destabilizing actions” Moscow has taken around the world, a senior State D…
Disaster bill clears U.S. House amid feud over Puerto Rico aid
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a multibillion-dollar disaster relief bill on Friday, continuing a quarrel with President Donald Trump and other Republicans who oppose providing more aid to Puerto Rico.
Presidential hopeful Biden looking for ‘middle ground’ climate policy
Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden is crafting a climate change policy he hopes will appeal to both environmentalists and the blue-collar voters who elected Donald Trump, according to two sources, carving out a middle ground approach that will l…
Trump says in ‘no rush’ for China trade deal, defends tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was in “absolutely no rush” to finalize a trade agreement with China as negotiators from both countries prepared to continue talks in Washington, in a sign that discussions could go past this week.
Pompeo will meet with Russia’s Putin, Lavrov during visit to Russia
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel to Russia on May 12-14, where he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, the State Department said on Friday.
Exclusive: Presidential hopeful Biden looking for ‘middle ground’ climate policy
Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden is crafting a climate change policy he hopes will appeal to both environmentalists and the blue-collar voters who elected Donald Trump, according to two sources, carving out a middle ground approach that will l…
Trump says in ‘no rush’ to complete China trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was in “absolutely no rush” to finalize a trade agreement with China as U.S. negotiators from both countries prepared to continue talks in Washington, in a sign that discussions could go past this week.
Manning ordered to appear before new U.S. grand jury as she is freed from jail
Former U.S. Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning, who was being detained for refusing to testify before a grand jury, was released on Thursday and immediately summoned to appear before a new grand jury next week, her lawyers said.
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams says she is considering White House run
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams, a rising party star who narrowly fell short of becoming the first female African American governor last year, said on Thursday she is still considering running for president.
