Explainer: Can Democratic subpoenas force the release of Mueller’s Trump-Russia report?
Democrats in the House of Representatives are gearing up to issue subpoenas to try to obtain Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s full report on Russia’s role in the 2016 U.S. election and President Donald Trump’s actions related to the inquiry.
Mexico says U.S. border truck traffic is slower, doesn’t see shutdown
Mexico’s Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday that commercial traffic at the U.S.-Mexico border had slowed at several crossings due to the transfer of U.S. border agents to immigration duties.
Democrats mock Trump over healthcare delay, prepare for 2020 battle
Democrats mocked President Donald Trump on Tuesday for pushing back his promise of sweeping healthcare reform until after the 2020 election, and said they were happy to make it a central campaign issue.
Trump administration stands behind Fed nominee Moore: aide
The Trump administration is maintaining support for prospective Federal Reserve nominee Stephen Moore following reports the conservative commentator has had legal problems, a White House adviser said on Tuesday.
U.S. State Department engaging with Congress on Trump’s Central American aid cutoff
The U.S. State Department is engaging with Congress over President Donald Trump’s order to end aid payments to three Central American countries, State Department spokesman Robert Palladino said on Tuesday.
Trump takes step back from threat to close border with Mexico
President Donald Trump took a step back on Tuesday from a threat to close the U.S. southern border to fight illegal immigration, amid pressure from companies worried that such a shutdown would cause chaos to supply chains.
U.S. Senate Republican leader says closing Mexico border could be catastrophic
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said closing the U.S. border with Mexico could have devastating economic consequences, and joined his Democratic colleagues in warning President Donald Trump against such a move.
Democrat-led House panel subpoenas ex-White House security chief in security clearance probe
A Democratic-led congressional committee voted on Tuesday to subpoena a former White House security clearance chief over whistleblower allegations that the Trump administration inappropriately reversed career officials’ decisions to deny security clear…
McConnell told Trump: Senate won’t do comprehensive healthcare bill
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday he told President Donald Trump the Senate would not be doing a comprehensive healthcare bill, even as Trump has sought to revive healthcare as an issue for the 2020 campaign.
Trump says he’s prepared to close Mexico border if necessary
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was prepared to close the U.S. southern border if necessary but that Mexico has apprehended thousands of people in recent days and its actions have made a big difference in the immigration situation.
