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Health Jan 30

U.S. advises against traveling to China because of novel coronavirus

By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press

World Sep 27

Watch 5:22
News Wrap: House challenges Trump on border national emergency

In our Friday news wrap, House Democrats voted to end the national emergency declaration that allows money to be diverted from the military to fund construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. The Senate already approved the measure, but…

Politics Mar 14

Watch 6:57
With blocked emergency declaration, Senate delivers Trump a ‘stunning rebuke’

The Senate defied President Trump on Thursday, with 12 Republicans helping form a decisive majority to block his declaration of a national emergency over immigration. But the 59-41 vote wasn't a large enough majority to overturn a veto, and Trump…

Politics Mar 14

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony to sign an executive order on veterans suicide prevention in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 5, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst - RC1811E1CE90
How Trump fits into the history of presidential vetoes

Presidents who have issued a high number of vetoes have often done so in response to pushback from members of Congress, whether it’s within their own party or an opposing party.

By Courtney Vinopal

Politics Mar 14

U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a briefing on "drug trafficking on the southern border" at the White House on March 13, 2019. Trump could be forced to use a veto if the Senate passes a bill to block his emergency declaration. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
WATCH: Senate votes to block Trump’s emergency declaration

Several Republicans have said they will join Democrats in voting to block the president's emergency declaration that would steer $3.6 billion to building border barriers.

By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press

Mar 06

Trump’s emergency declaration faces a Senate vote. Here’s what to expect

By Lisa Desjardins

For Republican senators, the vote on President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration presents a dilemma, pitting concerns over balance of power and military construction funds against loyalty to the president.

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Feb 26

House passes resolution blocking Trump’s emergency order

By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Associated Press

The House of representatives approved the legislation 245 to 182.

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