The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, and consists of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Both senators and representatives are chosen through direct election, though vacancies in the Senate may be filled by a gubernatorial appointment. Congress has 535 voting members: 435 representatives and 100 senators. In addition, the House of Representatives currently has six non-voting members, bringing the total membership of the US Congress to 541 or fewer in the case of vacancies.
Michael Cohen, U.S. President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, returned to his New York home on Thursday after being released early from a federal prison due to concerns he could be exposed to..
Michael Cohen, U.S. President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, was released from a federal prison in New York state on Thursday due to concerns he could be exposed to the novel coronavirus..
A Lucknow Court has sent UP Congress president Ajay Kumar Lallu to judicial custody for 14 days. Ajay Kumar Lallu's medical test and corona test have also been done by the administration before keeping..
The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman reacted sharply on the comments made by Congress over the COVID-19 economic package announcement. "If Congress can call Govt of India announcing a package at a..
The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hit back on Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi over politics on exodus of migrant workers. "If she (Priyanaka Gandhi) really focused about UP govt, she should see..
The Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Sachin Pilot, questioned Uttar Pradesh government's intention for not allowing bus service arranged by congress party for migrant workers. While taking to ANI,..
Congress leaders gathered outside police station in UP's Agra. Congress UP Chief Ajay Singh Lallu is arrested by the police. Police detained Lallu after he indulged in an argument with police and..
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell were in the hot seat Tuesday as they faced senators for the first time in a required update on the financial response to the..
The FBI cracked the iPhone encryption of the Royal Saudi Air Force trainee who killed three American sailors in a December attack at a U.S. naval base in Florida and found evidence linking him to al..
As many as 135 buses, arranged by Congress to ferry migrant workers from Alwar in Rajasthan to Uttar Pradesh, are stranded at the Bahaj inter-state border as UP government didn't give permission to..
President Donald Trump fired the State Department’s inspector general, Steve Linick. The White House said Trump did so at the recommendation of U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. According to..
Democrats in Congress launched another investigation against President Donald Trump. They accused Trump of trying to fire the State Department’s internal watchdog because he went against his..
Democrats in Congress on Saturday launched an investigation into President Donald Trump's move to oust the State Department's internal watchdog, accusing the president of escalating his fight against..
The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed a $3 trillion Democratic bill that would double the amount of aid approved by Congress to ease the human and economic toll of the coronavirus..
On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly moved toward to a $3 trillion Democratic CoronaVirus relief bill. The bill would double the amount of aid approved by Congress to ease the human..
The U.S. House of Representatives is set on Friday to vote on a $3 trillion coronavirus aid package, but Senate Republicans have promised it will be “dead on arrival” in their chamber. Lisa..
Reacting on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman economic announcements of Rs 20 lakh crore COVID-19 economic package, Congress leader Randeep Surjewala on May 15 said farmers did not get any single..
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was surprised by a warning this week from top U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci about the dangers of reopening the economy too quickly.
California’s state university system announced they have canceled classes for the fall semester due to the coronavirus. Officials also announced that the Los Angeles County stay-at-home order is..
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday unveiled a $3 trillion-plus coronavirus relief package with funding for states, businesses, food support and families, only to see the measure..
Nearly 200 political figures from around the world on Saturday decried Beijing's proposed national security laws for Hong Kong, including 17 U.S. Congress members, as international tensions grow over.. Reuters - Published
Brazil's lower house of Congress on Wednesday delayed voting on a land bill seen by some as contributing to deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, which has dozens of European companies threatening to.. Reuters - Published
Congressional officials said the inspector general was examining several areas of policy and potential misuse of government resources that had raised concerns about Mr. Pompeo’s actions. NYTimes.com - Published
El Salvador's government on Tuesday extended a strict lockdown until June 6, after President Nayib Bukele threatened to veto a law passed by Congress aimed at accelerating the reopening of the.. Reuters - Published
The Republican leader of the U.S. Senate said on Tuesday the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress were still evaluating the need for more coronavirus relief legislation and would discuss.. Reuters - Published
The only Republican member of the U.S. Congress from Oregon is retiring, setting off a mad scramble to replace him that may be largely resolved in a Tuesday primary election. Reuters - Published
Congress approved $500 billion to help businesses and local governments weather the economic catastrophe of coronavirus, but little has been spent
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Asked about reports that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is under investigation for improperly ordering staff to run personal errands and subverting Congress on Saudi arms deals, President Trump said.. USATODAY.com - Published
Two of Chile´s top Cabinet ministers said on Sunday they would quarantine after coming in close contact with Chilean lawmakers who tested positive for the coronavirus during negotiations in Congress. Reuters - Published
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has asked Congress for a lifeline amid the coronavirus pandemic that has caused applications to plummet and brought it to the brink of insolvency. NYTimes.com - Published
Democrats in Congress on Saturday launched an investigation into President Donald Trump's move to oust the State Department's internal watchdog, accusing the president of escalating his fight against.. Reuters - Published
Congress made news late Friday by passing remote voting and a controversial COVID-19 relief package. Latest COVID-19 news Saturday.
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Democrats pushed Congress' biggest coronavirus relief bill yet toward expected House passage Friday, a $3 trillion behemoth they said a beleaguered country badly needs but Republicans called a bloated.. USATODAY.com - Published
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly cleared the way on Friday to push ahead with a $3 trillion Democratic bill that would double the amount of aid approved by Congress to ease the human and.. Reuters - Published
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, using discretion written into the coronavirus stabilization law, is using millions of dollars to pursue long-sought policy goals that Congress has blocked. NYTimes.com - Published
A top government scientist and whistle-blower told Congress that the Trump administration failed to heed early warnings about the virus. NYTimes.com - Published
Here's the latest for Thursday May 14th: Immunologist to testify before Congress; Wisconsin high court strikes down stay-at-home extension; Los Angeles residents told to wear masks when leaving home;.. USATODAY.com - Published
Ousted coronavirus vaccine chief set to testify before Congress, Trump visits Pennsylvania and more things to get your Thursday started.
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Democrats lost a seat in the U.S. Congress as Christy Smith, a California state legislator, conceded on Wednesday in a special election in suburban Los Angeles to Mike Garcia, a former Navy fighter.. Reuters - Published
Republicans on Wednesday claimed victory in a special election to the U.S. Congress as Mike Garcia, a former Navy fighter pilot endorsed by President Donald Trump, said he had taken back a California.. Reuters - Published
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned Wednesday of the threat of a prolonged recession resulting from the viral outbreak and urged Congress and the White House to act further to prevent.. USATODAY.com - Published
Republican resistance to operating remotely leaves us without a Congress just when we need it most, to fight coronavirus and look into Trump failures.
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Republicans advanced toward their goal of recapturing a seat in the U.S. Congress on Tuesday as Mike Garcia, a former Navy fighter pilot endorsed by President Donald Trump, was leading in preliminary.. Reuters - Published
After more than 3 hours of questions and arguments, the US Supreme Court did not reach a consensus on how to handle subpoenas from Congress and the Manhattan district attorney for President Donald.. USATODAY.com - Published
In leading a watchdog group, she championed campaign finance reform. John McCain called her “our general and our strategist” in pushing that fight in Congress. NYTimes.com - Published
Leading U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci on Tuesday warned Congress that a premature lifting of lockdowns could lead to additional outbreaks of the deadly coronavirus, which has killed.. Reuters - Published
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday called on Congress to craft a federal stimulus package that funds police officers, teachers and other employees of the states and warned against a repeat of.. Reuters - Published
Leading U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci on Tuesday warned Congress that a premature lifting of lockdowns could lead to additional outbreaks of the deadly coronavirus, which has killed.. Reuters - Published
Leading U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci on Tuesday warned Congress that a premature lifting of lockdowns could lead to additional outbreaks of the deadly coronavirus, which has killed.. Reuters - Published
Leading U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci on Tuesday warned Congress that a premature opening of the nation's economy could lead to additional outbreaks of the deadly coronavirus. Reuters - Published
Leading U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci on Tuesday warned Congress that while the federal government is working to help manufacture a vaccine against the new coronavirus, its development.. Reuters - Published
The dramatic oral arguments may lead to landmark rulings on a president's immunity from investigation while in office and Congress' oversight powers.
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Leading U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci was to appear before Congress on Tuesday where he was expected to warn that moving too quickly to ease restrictions on business and social life will.. Reuters - Published
Leading U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci will warn Congress on Tuesday that moving too quickly to ease restrictions on business and social life will put lives at risk from the coronavirus.. Reuters - Published
As the coronavirus hits the White House, Congress and D.C.’s poorest areas, many across the region are asking the Trump administration to proceed with caution. NYTimes.com - Published
Another round of stimulus checks? A payroll tax cut? Republicans and Democrats have pitched a number of ideas for the next round of economic stimulus.
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The high-stakes battle could result in historic rulings on a president's immunity from invesigation while in office and Congress' oversight powers.
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The White House has begun informal talks with Republicans and Democrats in Congress about what to include in another round of coronavirus relief legislation, officials said on Sunday, while predicting.. Reuters - Published
The White House has started informal talks with Republicans and Democrats in Congress about next steps on coronavirus relief legislation, officials said on Sunday, but they stressed any new federal.. Reuters - Published
The White House has begun informal talks with Republicans and Democrats in Congress about next steps on coronavirus relief legislation, a top economic adviser to President Donald Trump said on Sunday. Reuters - Published
President Donald Trump may be open to further federal funding to help U.S. states recover funds spent battling the novel coronavirus, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Sunday as.. Reuters - Published
The top Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives called for a pause in coronavirus legislation on Thursday, saying Congress should first assess the impact of earlier relief bills and then take a.. Reuters - Published
A key U.S. Senate Democrat pushed back on Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's drive to protect employers from coronavirus-related lawsuits when the economy begins to reopen, saying it would be.. Reuters - Published
Aviation leaders told a Senate committee Wednesday that travelers won't return in big numbers until they can be reassured air travel is safe.
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