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Republicans to force Mattis confirmation as defence secretary with spending bill deal
The short-term spending bill must be approved by Friday (9 December) to avoid a government shutdown.
Nicole Rojas Dec 07, 2016
New peace deal between Colombian government and Farc rebels to be signed on 24 November
The revised agreement will be directly presented before the Congress for approval.
Divya Kishore Nov 23, 2016
Senate Democrats choose leadership, elevating Bernie Sanders to 'outreach' chair
New York Senator Chuck Schumer will now serve as minority leader.
Nicole Rojas Nov 17, 2016
Democrats demand President-elect Trump rescind Steve Bannon's White House appointment
Senate Democrats have also called on the president-elect to change course and sack Bannon.
Nicole Rojas Nov 16, 2016
Could Donald Trump be impeached before being inaugurated?
The president-elect faces a number of lawsuits, including a fraud case involving the defunct Trump University.
Nicole Rojas Nov 11, 2016
US Election: How best to invest following Donald Trump's victory
Construction, security and pharmaceutical companies could benefit from Trump's policies.
Edmund Shing Nov 10, 2016
Republican majority in Congress will make it easier for Trump to enact policies
The newly elected US president will not face the hurdles Barack Obama dealt with.
Nicole Rojas Nov 10, 2016
Donald Trump proposes imposing term limits for members of Congress
The GOP nominee proposed capping Senate members to two terms and House members to three terms.
Nicole Rojas Oct 19, 2016
Trump called 'manifestly unqualified liar' in open letter by former lawmakers from his own party
Republican stalwarts didn't pull any punches as they told people to vote for someone else.
Harriet Sinclair Oct 06, 2016
Congress members concerned about 9/11 bill after overriding President Obama's veto
The bill allows 9/11 victims and families to sue Saudi Arabia for its alleged involvement in attacks.
Nicole Rojas Sep 30, 2016
Congress approves spending bill to fund US government until 9 December
The bill excludes funding for residents of Flint, Michigan but did include funds to fight Zika.
Nicole Rojas Sep 29, 2016
FBI says hackers have made more attempts to breach state voter registration systems
Comey called on state officials to remain vigilant as 'bad players have been poking around.'
Nicole Rojas Sep 29, 2016
US Congress overturns Barack Obama's veto of 9/11 bill
The first override of Obama's presidency may allow victims' families to sue Saudi Arabia.
Brendan Cole Sep 28, 2016
UK fears US 9/11 bill would put military and intelligence agencies at risk of prosecution
If the legislation is passed it would empower hostile nations to take legal action against the US and its allies.
Ananya Roy Sep 27, 2016
US lawmaker proposes new legislation to protect voting systems from hackers
Representative Hank Johnson has introduced two bills that would prohibit connecting voting machines to the internet.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Sep 22, 2016
Disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner 'pressed 15-year-old girl to engage in online rape fantasies'
Girl claimed that she was involved in nine-month online relationship with Weiner.
Tom Porter Sep 21, 2016
US congressmen seek to label Pakistan as 'state sponsor of terrorism'
Congressmen Ted Poe and Dana Rohrabacher introduced the bill 'Pakistan State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Act'.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Sep 21, 2016
Congress members call for investigation into Mylan for 'outrageous' price hike of the EpiPen
The lifesaving injector delivers a rapid shot of epinephrine for severe allergic reactions.
Nicole Rojas Aug 24, 2016
Former Indian minister Kalikho Pul found hanging at his residence
Pul was the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh from February 2016 to July.
Divya Kishore Aug 09, 2016
Pentagon blocks payment of $300m to Pakistan for inadequate action against terrorism
Secretary of Defence Ash Carter not to certify that Pakistan has done enough to eliminate terror groups.
Ananya Roy Aug 04, 2016
US officials accused of covering up Chinese state-sponsored hack of FDIC computers
Hackers infiltrated 12 agency work stations and 10 servers between 2010 and 2013
Jason Murdock Jul 14, 2016
US House Democrats end 26 hour sit in as bid for tougher gun control legislation falls short
Democrats failed to pressure Republicans, who called the sit-in a 'stunt,' to vote on gun control reform.
Nicole Rojas Jun 23, 2016
Concerns raised by US report about nuclear war between India and Pakistan
Pakistan's nuclear arsenal is reportedly designed to dissuade India from taking military action against them.
Priyanka Mogul Jun 18, 2016
Pakistan eyes used Jordanian F-16 jets after deal to buy new jets from US fails
Pakistan is now considering buying 16 used Block-30 F-16s from Jordan.
Ananya Roy Jun 14, 2016
Stanford rape victim's impact letter to be read in full at US Congress
The woman who was attacked by campus rapist Brock Turner will have her victim impact statement read
Harriet Sinclair Jun 10, 2016
Modi in US: Where to watch the Indian PM and US President Obama's joint press statement
Prime Minister Modi and President Obama will discuss economic ties and security issues.
Priyanka Mogul Jun 07, 2016
Modi in US: India to discuss human rights issues with White House but won't accept judgment
Narendra Modi is expected to discuss human rights in India with President Obama during his visit on 7 June.
Priyanka Mogul Jun 02, 2016
Chile: Security guard dies from asphyxiation as protests in Valparaiso turn violent
The demonstrations happened during President Michelle Bachelet state-of-the-nation report to Congress.
Alex Wheeler May 23, 2016
Barack Obama slams US politicians for failing to back funding for Zika virus treatment
Obama's comments came after the number of US cases jumped from 48 to 157.
Henry Austin May 21, 2016
Politician caught with 'sexy amateur' porn tabs on PC claims it was only a 'test'
Congressional candidate for Virginia claims he was only virus-testing in Facebook farce.
Oliver Cragg May 17, 2016
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