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In Reversal, Trump Says Mueller 'Should Not Testify' Before US Congress

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday May 6, 2019

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Special Counsel Robert Mueller "should not testify" before Congress on his Russia election meddling inquiry, setting up a confrontation with Democrats already irate over what they view as increasingly brazen administration stone-walling.

US Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration Not To End India's Trade Privileges

India News | Reuters | Saturday May 4, 2019

Twenty-four US members of Congress sent a letter on Friday to US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, urging him not to end a vital trade concession for India, a day before the Trump administration is likely to announce a decision on it.

"That's A Crime": Nancy Pelosi Accuses US Attorney General William Barr Of Lying To Congress

World News | Reuters | Friday May 3, 2019

Democrats intensified their pressure on President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday as U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused Attorney General William Barr of committing a crime by lying to lawmakers and a key committee chairman threatened to hold Barr in contempt of Congress.

With Drumstick In Hand, Congressman Mocks "Chicken" US Attorney General Absent During Hearing

World News | Reuters | Thursday May 2, 2019

When Attorney General William Barr refused to appear at a hearing in the US Congress on Thursday, one Democrat decided it was thigh time to act against what he saw as fowl behavior.

US Congressional Leaders Query Google on Tracking Database

Reuters | Wednesday April 24, 2019

Top US lawmakers on Tuesday wrote to Google's chief executive raising concerns about reports of a massive database known as Sensorvault.

US Congress Must Take Steps Towards Impeaching Trump: Kamala Harris

World News | ANI | Tuesday April 23, 2019

Democratic Senator and 2020 Presidential candidate Kamala Harris has said that the US Congress "should take steps towards" impeaching President Donald Trump in the wake of the release of Mueller report.

On Staff Following Orders, Trump Says: "Nobody Disobeys Me"

World News | Reuters | Tuesday April 23, 2019

President Donald Trump dismissed questions from reporters on Monday about his staff's reluctance to carry out his orders and the chances of impeachment proceedings in the US Congress, days after the Mueller report highlighted both issues.

Trump Sues To Block US Congress Subpoena For His Financial Records

World News | Reuters | Tuesday April 23, 2019

President Donald Trump on Monday filed suit to keep US lawmakers from obtaining his financial records, the first salvo in what promises to be an escalating legal battle with Democrats in Congress.

White House Denies Donald Trump Inciting Violence Against Muslim Lawmaker

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday April 15, 2019

The top Democrat in the US Congress ordered a safety review for a Muslim lawmaker and her family Sunday after accusing President Donald Trump of putting her in danger by tweeting a video of her spliced with footage of the 9/11 attacks.

Bill Introduced In US Congress Aims To Put India On Par With NATO Allies

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 12, 2019

A bipartisan group of half a dozen influential American lawmakers has reintroduced an important legislation in the House of Representatives which seeks to advance the US-India strategic relationship.

Facebook, Google Defend Efforts to Remove Hate Speech Before US Congress

Reuters | Wednesday April 10, 2019

Facebook and Google on Tuesday defended their efforts to remove hate speech from social media sites amid questions from lawmakers in an appearance before the US House Judiciary Committee.

Facebook, Google to Be Quizzed by US Congress on White Nationalism and Political Bias

Tony Romm, The Washington Post | Tuesday April 9, 2019

For years, Silicon Valley has struggled to strike the right balance between allowing users to express themselves and preventing the viral spread of objectionable content.

Trump Says Vote On Healthcare Plan Can Wait Until After 2020 Election

World News | Reuters | Tuesday April 2, 2019

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was willing to wait until after the 2020 presidential election to get Congress to vote on a new healthcare plan, giving Republicans time to develop a proposal to replace Obamacare.

Boeing 737 MAX To Face First US Congressional Hearing

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 21, 2019

Boeing's ill-fated 737 MAX and federal regulators next week will face the first public grilling by Congress over the two fatal plane crashes in recent months.

Trump Likely To Veto US Lawmakers' Measure Against Border Wall: Report

World News | Reuters | Friday March 15, 2019

President Donald Trump is likely to sign a veto of the congressional measure to end his emergency declaration to get funds to build a border wall around 3:00 p.m. (1900 GMT) on Friday, according to sources familiar with the matter.