Senate approves Trump-backed spending, debt limit bill
The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed legislation supported by President Donald Trump that would suspend limits on U.S. borrowing authority for two years and set...
Pompeo blasts Chinese ‘coercion’ in South China Sea
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday criticized Chinese “coercion” in the disputed South China Sea, at a meeting of Southeast Asian nations with...
Biden faces fierce attacks in Democratic debate
Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden came under heavy fire over healthcare and criminal justice reform in the second round of this week’s debates, but fought...
Democratic debate highlights: Harris and Biden spar over healthcare
Democratic front-runner Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris clashed again in the first moments of the second presidential debate on Wednesday, but this time it...
Biden and Harris do battle, face attacks in combative U.S. Democratic debate
Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden and rival Kamala Harris battled over healthcare and came under attack from other candidates on their criminal justice records in...
Senate confirms Craft as ambassador to United Nations
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kelly Craft, a Republican donor who is currently ambassador to Canada, as ambassador to the United Nations, despite opposition...
Be patient, top Republican senator tells Trump on USMCA trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump should be patient with House Democrats as they work toward approval of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, Senator Charles Grassley, the Republican...
U.S. Senate confirms Craft as ambassador to United Nations
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kelly Craft, a Republican donor who is currently ambassador to Canada, as ambassador to the United Nations, despite opposition...
Senate committee backs Hyten for Pentagon post
The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee on Wednesday backed General John Hyten to be the second-highest ranking U.S. military official, a day after he denied...
Senate plans vote on spending, debt limit deal on Thursday: senators
The U.S. Senate on Thursday aims to pass legislation backed by President Donald Trump that would suspend the limit on federal borrowing for two years...