Senators question Trump’s pick for top U.S. spy on partisanship
U.S. senators questioned whether President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead U.S. intelligence, Rep. John Ratcliffe, would act independently of the president, in the first public...
U.S. Senate Democrats seek coronavirus fund disclosure as Trump pushes nominees
Democrats in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday will try to pass legislation imposing disclosure requirements on federal coronavirus assistance to businesses, while the Republican majority’s...
Trump flying to Arizona to visit mask factory on trip with political overtones
President Donald Trump makes a rare trip out of Washington on Tuesday to tour a mask production plant in Arizona, visiting a state he hopes...
U.S. Senate panel to question Trump’s pick to oversee coronavirus bailout money
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday will start scrutinizing the lawyer tapped by President Donald Trump to oversee a $500 billion fund to rescue larger businesses...
Trump allies on the sidelines in Supreme Court financial records fight
Congressional Republicans who strenuously objected when a Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives panel subpoenaed President Donald Trump’s financial records last year have remained unusually quiet...
U.S. Senate returns to Washington amid concerns about coronavirus risk
The U.S. Senate convened in Washington for the first time in nearly six weeks on Monday, despite concern it might put lawmakers and staff at...
U.S. should keep Congress informed about nuclear talks with Saudis: GAO
The U.S. Departments of State and Energy should commit to regular briefings to relevant committees in Congress on talks about nuclear power cooperation with Saudi...
Some CA businesses may begin limited reopening this week
California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Monday that some retail businesses in the state may begin reopening as early as this week if data shows...
Senate returns to Washington amid concerns about coronavirus risk
U.S. senators returned to Washington for the first time in nearly six weeks on Monday, amid concerns that their legislative sessions could put lawmakers and...
U.S. Treasury’s Mnuchin says Trump eyeing restaurant tax changes, travel boost
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday said bipartisan discussions are underway over whether more U.S. government relief funding is needed amid the nation’s novel coronavirus...
