Trump: I don't need Congress's approval to strike Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said he could initiate a military strike against Iran without congressional approval. Trump said in an interview with The Hill that he disagreed with Speaker Nancy …
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Senate denies entry for individuals who meddle in U.S. elections
The Senate cleared legislation to block individuals who meddle in U.S. elections from being able to enter the United States. The legislation, known as the Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act (DETER …
Donald Trump to bypass congress on Middle East weapons sales
citing the growing threat to the region from Iran
Democrats raise alarm over Trump's increasing threats to Iran
U.S. Democratic politicians expressed skepticism and alarm after receiving closed-door briefings from key Trump administration officials about escalating tensions with Iran. The briefings were given by Secretary of State Mike …
Trump administration privately briefs Congress on Iran
The Trump administration's top national security officials, including Director of Nationwide Intelligence Dan Coats, met privately with the Gang of Eight, which includes the top Republicans and Democrats in the Senate and …
U.S. faces 'sanctions fatigue’?
Republican Senator of Florida Marco Rubio admitted that U.S. Congress’s enthusiasm for additional sanctions against Russia is waning. "We face a little bit of sanctions fatigue around here these days. …
U.S. threatens Russia with 'sanctions against trolls'
U.S. Republican and Democratic senators will introduce legislation today seeking to deter Russia from possible meddling in U.S. elections by threatening stiff sanctions on its banking, energy and defense industries and sovereign debt, Reuters …
Ankara: Turkey expects delivery of F-35 jets in November
Ankara expects the delivery of the F35 fighter jets from the U.S. in November, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said. "Despite some statements, F-35 process goes smoothly; our pilots, maintenance team continue …
Washington proposes new financial sanctions against Russia
A new bill intended to impose additional sanctions with respect to Russia was published on the U.S. Congress website. The Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act (DASKAA) of 2019 was introduced by Senators Lindsey …
U.S. government shutdown deal reached
Congressional negotiators have reached what they are calling "an agreement in principle" to avoid a second partial government shutdown set to begin on Saturday. “We’ve had a good evening. We’ve reached …
U.S. to be able to sue members of OPEC?
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators rolled out a bill that would allow the Justice Department to sue members of OPEC for antitrust violations, The Wall Street Journal reported. The House Judiciary Committee passed the bipartisan …
Trump: Republicans and Democrats should work together
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered his second State of the Union speech Tuesday night, calling on Democrats and Republicans to work together. The president noted that millions of our U.S. citizens are watching them …
U.S. Congress estimates shutdown economic impact
The federal government shutdown cost the U.S. economy $11 billion, according to a new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office, reflecting lost output from federal workers, delayed government spending and reduced demand. The report …
Trump warns about another government shutdown option
U.S. President Donald Trump said another government shutdown is "certainly an option" as he expressed skepticism that Congress would reach a deal to fund the border wall he has requested, The Wall Street Journal …
U.S. House votes to bar Trump from exiting NATO
The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from withdrawing from NATO. The Democratic-led House approved the measure by a bipartisan 357-22 vote, with the only …
Kremlin on possible easing of U.S. sanctions: we not inclined to wear rose-colored glasses
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on a statement by the U.S. Treasury Department on December 19, 2018 about its intention to lift the sanctions against Rusal and En+, companies linked to Russian tycoon Oleg …
House passes bill for Trump's $5 billion border wall
With Washington a little more than 24 hours away from a partial government shutdown, the House of Representatives passed a spending bill that includes an additional $5 billion for U.S. President Donald Trump's border wall. …
Trump and Democrats dig in as fears of partial shutdown intensify
The White House and Democratic congressional leaders are at an impasse over negotiations to avoid a partial shutdown of the federal government at the end of the week, with both sides unwilling to budge from their positions on U.S. President …
Earle Litzenberger appointed U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan
U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee has confirmed today the candidacy of ambassadorial nominee Earle Litzenberger in the post of U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan, according to the U.S. Senate. Litzenberger was …
Peskov: U.S. resolution on Nord Stream 2 - attempt to derail commercial project
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on the resolution of the lower chamber of the U.S. Congress on the Nord Stream 2, calling it another attempt to derail a commercial project. “We don’t consider …
