The U.S. measure would force Trump to consult with Congress before dialing back sanctions against Russia. Powered by WPeMatico
In Germany, Merkel welcomed hundreds of thousands of refugees. Now many are suing her government.
Increasingly, migrants are being given less robust protection, leaving families divided. Powered by WPeMatico
A young Palestinian vowed to die a martyr, then stabbed 3 members of an Israeli family to death
As crisis over al-Aqsa Mosque simmers, Trump dispatches his team to make peace. Powered by WPeMatico
What would happen if the United States totally disengaged from Afghanistan?
The way the war is going, many Americans may be wondering why their government is still in the country at all. Powered by WPeMatico
Jim Himes on Jared Kushner’s testimony to House: ‘Conclusions are going to have to wait’
Rep. Jim Himes expressed mild confidence Wednesday in Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser, after his testimony to House members. “I’m not going…
Donald Trump dings Lisa Murkowski for no-vote on health care debate
President Donald Trump called out Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska on Wednesday for failing to support moving forward on the health care debate. “Senator…
Energy lobbyists spent big but failed to win on fracking
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) – The oil and natural gas industry spent more than $1.4 million to influence Maryland lawmakers during this year’s General Assembly session.…
Anthony Scaramucci: White House will continue firing people not serving Trump ‘honorably’
White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said Wednesday that he will continue firing people if they are not serving President Trump “honorably.” “You have a…
Tim Ryan: Democrats’ new slogan needs to be more aspirational
Rep. Tim Ryan said Wednesday that the Democrats’ new slogan is a good first step, but isn’t aspirational. “I’m not a real slogan person, but…
Martin “Pharma Bro” Shkreli to head FDA
Washington, DC – Today, the Tump administration withdrew from consideration Scott Gottlieb for head of the Federal Drug Administration. In his place, the Administration has…