Politics & Government

Politics & Government

2 Democratic Representatives From New Jersey Differ On Impeaching Trump

5:56am June 04, 2019

by Tim Mak

Two House Democratic freshmen from New Jersey initially opposed starting impeachment proceedings against President Trump, arguing their voters were focused on other things. One has changed his mind.

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Lawmakers have approved disaster aid funds to communities like Reno, Okla., which was struck by tornadoes last week.

House Passes $19.1 Billion Disaster Bill Despite Earlier GOP Efforts To Stall It

8:41pm June 03, 2019

by Kelsey Snell

For months the Senate negotiated the bipartisan legislation, which provides money for states dealing with natural disasters. The bill now goes to President Trump, who had said he would sign it.

Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard attends a news conference with the Mexican delegation negotiating tariffs with U.S. officials on Monday in Washington, D.C.

Mexican Government Privately Warns Trump Administration Of Countertariffs

8:30pm June 03, 2019

by Franco Ordoñez

President Trump has threatened tariffs as punishment for migration flows. Behind the scenes of public negotiations, sources familiar with the talks say that Mexican officials are prepared to respond.

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Congress And Government Agencies Move Toward Stopping Illegal Robocalls

5:29pm June 03, 2019

by Brian Naylor

Robocalls at any time of the day or night are becoming increasingly common. Some in the federal government are working on solutions, but they have to overcome technology and interest-group objections.

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Senate Majority Leader McConnell Pushes To Raise Tobacco Sales Age To 21

5:29pm June 03, 2019

by Kelsey Snell

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a longtime ally of the tobacco industry, is calling to raise the age for the sale of tobacco products to 21. Some who share the goal aren't backing his bill.

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The Role Extended Magazines Are Playing In The Gun Control Debate

5:29pm June 03, 2019

by Martin Kaste

The gunman in Virginia Beach had large capacity magazines with him during Friday's shooting. Gun control groups would like to restrict those accessories, saying they're too useful for mass shooters.

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Trump Met By Protesters, Some Supporters Upon Arrival In London

4:40pm June 03, 2019

by Frank Langfitt

President Trump kicked off his visit to the U.K. by renewing his Twitter war with London's mayor. Now, protesters have gathered at Buckingham Palace where the Queen is throwing him a state banquet.

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Thousands Respond To Name Change Survey For Dixie Classic Fair

4:39pm June 03, 2019

by Keri Brown

The city of Winston-Salem is wrapping up a public survey this week on the possibili

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Stand Up And Be Counted: The 2020 Census

4:33pm June 03, 2019

The daughter of a Republican operative has gone public with documents that suggest a citizenship question on the census would benefit white Republicans.

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were welcomed to the U.K. by Queen Elizabeth II in a ceremony Monday at Buckingham Palace.

Trump Lands In U.K. For State Visit, And Insults London's Mayor

2:32pm June 03, 2019

by Bill Chappell

The state visit may be more formal than Trump's tour of the U.K. last summer, but that didn't stop the president from hurling insults at London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

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