World Jul 28 Russia sanctions bill heads to Trump, Moscow retaliates WASHINGTON — The Senate is sending a package of stiff financial sanctions against Russia to President Donald Trump to sign after the bill received overwhelming support in Congress. Moscow has already responded, ordering a reduction in the number of U.S.
Politics Jul 25 House passes Russia sanctions bill curbing Trump’s power Sanctions against Moscow would prohibits President Donald Trump from waiving the penalties without first getting permission from Congress.
World Jul 25 North Korea missile program farther along than believed, report says WASHINGTON — Intelligence officials believe North Korea will have a reliable, intercontinental missile capable of carrying a nuclear weapon as early as next year, according to a report published Tuesday amid a warning from a top Republican lawmaker who says…
Politics Jul 23 Trump expected to support Russia sanctions package The White House indicated Sunday President Donald Trump would sign a sweeping Russia sanctions measure, which the House could take up this week, that requires him to get Congress' permission before lifting or easing the economic penalties against Moscow.
Politics Jul 22 Democrats herald agreement on sweeping Russia sanctions bill A bipartisan group of House and Senate negotiators have reached an agreement on a sweeping Russia sanctions package to punish Moscow for meddling in the presidential election and its military aggression in Ukraine and Syria.
Nation Jul 13 House rejects ban on transgender surgery for U.S. soldiers A Republican proposal to bar the Pentagon from paying for gender transition surgeries drew fierce opposition Thursday from Democrats who called it mean-spirited and discriminatory.
Politics Jul 11 White House criticizes Russia sanctions stalled in House A new package of economic sanctions on Russia and Iran unacceptably constrains the president's authority, the White House says, as Democrats complain that the Trump administration is trying to weaken the penalties.
Nation Jun 26 Armed Services panel chairman seeks $696 billion DOD budget An influential House committee chairman pressed his case Monday for $696 billion defense budget in 2018 — more military spending than at any point during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Politics Jun 22 WATCH: Ryan says House wants to move on Iran, Russia sanctions bill Senate Republicans are holding a private meeting to hear from leaders about their long-awaited plan for eliminating much of President Barack Obama's health law.
Politics Jun 20 Some senators urge House to pass Russia sanctions bill ‘as quickly as possible’ Some proponents of Senate-passed legislation fear the Trump administration may seek to dilute the bill.