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The Republican Party, also referred to as the GOP, is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with its main, historic rival, the Democratic Party.

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Pelosi wants 'vote by mail' provisions in next stimulus bill U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday she wants to virus-proof the November election by including funding to boost voting by mail in the next pandemic response plan being put together by.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:40Published 9 hours ago

Nancy Pelosi Calls For Recovery Bill On Coronavirus Outbreak While Trump Wants $2 Trillion For Infrastructure U.S. Republican lawmakers are wary over Democratic plans to create another large spending bill. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Congress needs a bill related to the recovery of the outbreak.But Senate.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 1 day ago

Republicans Blame Impeachment For Distracting Government From Coronavirus President Donald Trump was criticized for his lack of preparation against the coronavirus outbreak. According to Business Insider, Republican allies said the president was distracted by impeachment... Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 1 day ago


Republican Senator Wants To Partially Reopen The US Economy Republican Sen. Ron Johnson wants parts of the American economy to reopen. He said it wants to avoid a recession or depression and said “death is an unavoidable part of life.” Johnson said: “We.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 3 days ago

Trump signs $2.2 trillion coronavirus aid bill into law U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law the largest fiscal relief measure ever passed by Congress on Friday, moments after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill, despite calls for a.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:45Published 5 days ago

Trump signs $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed a $2.2 trillion aid package - the largest in American history - to help people and businesses cope with the economic downturn inflicted by the coronavirus.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:40Published 5 days ago

House passes $2.2 trillion aid bill, sends to Trump Despite GOP congressman Thomas Massie attempting to delay the vote, the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved a $2.2 trillion aid package - the largest in American history - to help.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:21Published 6 days ago

House Aims To Pass $2 Trillion Coronavirus Bill As Republican Rep Tries To Delay The U.S. House gathered on Friday to pass a $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package. Congress is hoping to pass the measure through a voice vote, which is one of the fastest methods available... Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 6 days ago

Senator Lindsey Graham Wants $2 Trillion Stimulus Package Passed Immediately Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham told his congressional colleagues to “pass the damn bill.” According to Business Insider, Graham wanted the $2 trillion stimulus package quickly passed to help.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 6 days ago

House leaders spar ahead of Friday vote on aid package U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy issued partisan barbs Thursday, one day before the chamber is expected to pass the estimated $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:08Published 6 days ago

Pelosi anticipates bipartisan support for coronavirus bill in U.S. House The Democratic Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday said she expects "a strong bipartisan vote" on a $2 trillion rescue package, which Nancy Pelosi credited Democrats for winning.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:06Published 1 week ago

Tempers rise in U.S. Senate as vote nears on $2 trillion coronavirus bill U.S. senators were set to vote on a $2 trillion bipartisan package of legislation to alleviate the devastating economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, although critics from the right and left.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:40Published 1 week ago

Donald Trump announces US coronavirus economic rescue bill President Donald Trump is touting an economic bill in response to the viral pandemic that has shut down businesses and crippled economies around the globe. The bill expands unemployment benefits and.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:58Published 1 week ago

Poll finds increased U.S. concern over COVID-19 Seven in 10 Americans now consider the coronavirus pandemic to be "a serious threat to me and my family," according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll that shows how wide, bipartisan segments of the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:05Published 1 week ago

Half of Californians testing positive between ages 18-49: Newsom In California, where 51 people have died and 2,200 tested positive, Governor Gavin Newsom said fully half the confirmed cases were between the ages of 18 and 49, and reminded people that 'this disease.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:56Published 1 week ago

Senate reaches deal on $2 trillion relief package After days of tense partisan discussions, U.S.senators have reached an agreement on a massive $2 trillion coronavirus relief package. Gloria Tso reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:42Published 1 week ago

U.S. lawmakers close to a $2 trillion stimulus bill Senior Democrats and Republicans in the divided U.S. Congress said on Tuesday they were close to a deal on a $2 trillion stimulus package to limit the coronavirus pandemic's economic toll. Lisa.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:52Published 1 week ago

Aid bill has 'unemployment insurance on steroids': Schumer U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday said lawmakers are close to an agreement on a massive coronavirus aid bill that he said would pay the salary of furloughed workers for four.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:37Published 1 week ago

Tempers flare as $2 trillion aid package stalls in Senate A far-reaching coronavirus economic stimulus package failed to advance in the U.S. Senate on Monday as Democrats said it contained too little money for states and hospitals and not enough restrictions.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:17Published 1 week ago

Rand Paul Responds To Criticism Over Testing Positive For COVID-19 Republican Sen. Rand Paul responded to criticism he’s received after testing positive for COVID-19. According to Business Insider, Paul was tested without showing any symptoms of the virus. The.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 1 week ago

Senate Democrats block coronavirus relief bill U.S. Senate Democrats blocked a massive coronavirus stimulus bill from advancing on Sunday (March 22), as Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer expressed concerns that the bill would benefit corporate.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:39Published 1 week ago

'Gee, that's too bad' - Trump on Romney self-quarantining U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that it was "too bad" that U.S. Senator Mitt Romney was in isolation after possible exposure to the coronavirus. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:29Published 1 week ago

Rand Paul becomes first U.S. senator to test positive for coronavirus U.S. Senator Rand Paul has tested positive for the coronavirus, his office said on Sunday, becoming the first member of the Senate to announce he has COVID-19, as the number of U.S. cases of the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:07Published 2 weeks ago

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Trump says he will not cancel August Republican Convention U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would not cancel the Republican National Convention in August in Charlotte, North Carolina, because of the coronavirus. Reuters - Published 6 days ago
Tempers rise as U.S. Senate awaits vote on $2 trillion coronavirus bill Republican and Democratic leaders of the U.S. Senate hoped to vote on Wednesday on a $2 trillion emergency package to alleviate the devastating economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, but found.. Reuters - Published 1 week ago
'Open season on journalists': U.S. lawmakers want information on Saudi Khashoggi's death Senior Republican and Democratic lawmakers renewed efforts this week to push President Donald Trump's administration to make public information about the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which.. Reuters - Published on March 3, 2020

Let's not 'short change' funding for coronavirus response: U.S. Senate appropriations chair The head of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, Republican Senator Richard Shelby, said on Wednesday Congress should provide the Trump administration with the funds it needs to combat.. Reuters - Published on February 26, 2020
Prosecutors quit as Justice Dept. seeks shorter sentence for Trump ally Under pressure from President Donald Trump, the U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday abruptly moved to seek a shorter prison sentence for veteran Republican operative and long-time Trump adviser and.. Reuters - Published on February 12, 2020
Under pressure from Trump, U.S. seeks shorter sentence for his adviser Stone Under pressure from President Donald Trump, the U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday abruptly moved to seek a shorter prison sentence for veteran Republican operative and long-time Trump adviser Roger.. Reuters - Published on February 11, 2020

In reversal, Justice Department to seek shorter sentence for Trump adviser Stone In a dramatic reversal that could benefit a long-time adviser to President Donald Trump, the Justice Department will seek a shorter prison sentence for veteran Republican operative Roger Stone, a U.S... Reuters - Published on February 11, 2020
Neither British nor Mughals could diminish India's democratic character: Lok Sabha Speaker Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday said the roots of democracy have been strong in India since ancient times and not even the British or Mughal rulers were able to diminish the republican and.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 9, 2020
Senator Rubio bringing Uighur activist as State of the Union guest Republican U.S. Senator Marco Rubio said on Monday he was bringing Rushan Abbas, an advocate for the rights of China's Uighur Muslim minority, as his guest for President Donald Trump's annual State of.. Reuters - Published on February 3, 2020
Democratic witness bid seems doomed in Trump trial as Murkowski says no Another pivotal Republican announced opposition on Friday to calling witnesses in President Donald Trump's U.S. Senate impeachment trial, appearing to doom a bid by Democrats to permit testimony and.. Reuters - Published on January 31, 2020

Trump gives dramatic account of Soleimani's last minutes before death: CNN U.S. President Donald Trump gave a minute-to-minute account of the U.S. drone strikes that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in remarks to a Republican fund-raising dinner on Friday.. Reuters - Published on January 18, 2020
Democrats say measure to rein in Trump on Iran will pass Senate U.S. Senate Democrats said on Tuesday they had enough votes in the Republican-controlled Senate to pass a resolution curbing President Donald Trump's ability to wage war on Iran without congressional.. Reuters - Published on January 14, 2020
Schumer says believes majority of U.S. Senate backs Iran war powers resolution U.S. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday he believed a majority of 51 U.S. senators will approve a war powers resolution to block President Donald Trump from further military action,.. Reuters - Published on January 14, 2020	India hopeful of winning support of Democrats on J&K Several Republicans in the US have publicly backed India's decision to revoke the special status of what was the state of J&K. Many 'moderate' Democrat Congressmen too have reached out to the Indian.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 12, 2020
U.S. senators back bill to provide $3.3 billion for Israel Republican and Democratic U.S. senators introduced legislation on Thursday to provide $3.3 billion in annual aid to Israel, seeking to put into law an aid agreement between the two countries reached in.. Reuters - Published on January 9, 2020	U.S. lawmakers divided over Trump Iran argument, set war powers vote Trump administration officials failed to convince Democratic U.S. lawmakers, and some Republicans, on Wednesday that an imminent threat had justified the killing of a top Iranian military commander,.. Reuters - Published on January 9, 2020
U.S. lawmakers predict passage of bill backing China's Uighurs Republican and Democratic members of the U.S. Congress predicted on Wednesday that the House of Representatives and Senate would agree on a compromise version of legislation requiring a tougher Trump.. Reuters - Published on January 8, 2020	More briefings set for U.S. Congress on Iraq-Iran: House aides Trump administration officials will provide a classified briefing on developments in Iraq and Iran on Tuesday at 4 p.m. EST (2100 GMT) for congressional leaders and Republican and Democratic leaders of.. Reuters - Published on January 7, 2020
U.S. senators likely to be briefed on Soleimani operation next week: McConnell U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said the Trump administration would brief congressional staff on Friday about the U.S. military strike against Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani.. Reuters - Published on January 3, 2020	U.S. Senate committee approves Turkey sanctions bill A U.S. Senate committee backed legislation on Wednesday to impose sanctions on Turkey after its offensive in northern Syria and plans to buy a Russian S-400 missile system, the latest move in the.. Reuters - Published on December 11, 2019
U.S. senators want Turkey sanctioned over Russia missile system: letter Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen called on the Trump administration on Monday to impose sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of a Russian missile defense.. Reuters - Published on December 2, 2019	U.S. Senate foreign relations chairman wants to hold off on Turkey sanctions bills The Republican chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee said on Thursday he did not want lawmakers to pass legislation imposing sanctions on Turkey for now, to lessen friction during.. Reuters - Published on November 14, 2019
Trump expects to 'work something out' with Erdogan, Senators on F-35s President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he and Turkish President Tayipp Erdogan were talking about the F-35 fighter jet program with Republican U.S. senators, after Washington removed Turkey from the.. Reuters - Published on November 13, 2019	India braces for another US hearing on situation in Kashmir The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (set up by his family members after his death) currently led by Jim McGovern (Democrat) and Chris Smith (Republican) have called for a hearing on November 14 to.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 13, 2019
Former U.S. top diplomat Rice concerned by shadow diplomacy on Ukraine Condoleezza Rice, a secretary of state under Republican President George W. Bush, said on Monday reports of an unofficial U.S. policy being carried out in Ukraine were "deeply troubling." Reuters - Published on November 11, 2019	U.S. senators press for sanctions on Turkey if it is violating Syria ceasefire Republican and Democratic U.S. senators asked President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday to let them know - and to respond with touch sanctions - if reports are true that Turkey is violating.. Reuters - Published on November 6, 2019
Pentagon readying plan to contain Islamic State, safeguard oil in Syria: U.S. senator U.S. military leaders are preparing a plan that could keep Islamic State fighters from regaining a foothold in Syria, while preventing Syrian oil from falling into the hands of Iran or the militant.. Reuters - Published on October 24, 2019	U.S. senators want quick visa for Kurdish general, amid Syria crisis Republican and Democratic U.S. senators asked the State Department on Wednesday to quickly provide a visa so that the commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces could visit the United states.. Reuters - Published on October 23, 2019
Congressional rebuke of Trump foreign policy should 'go beyond' Syria: McConnell U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday that Congress should go beyond a resolution passed in the U.S. House of Representatives that condemns President Donald Trump over an abrupt.. Reuters - Published on October 22, 2019	Syria critic Lindsey Graham reverses stance, says Trump's policy could succeed Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who has been one of the most vocal critics of President Donald Trump's decision to move U.S. troops out of northeastern Syria, said on Sunday he now believed.. Reuters - Published on October 20, 2019
White House aide's words on Ukraine upend impeachment strategy, rattle allies A top White House aide's suggestion that President Donald Trump sought a political favor from Ukraine in exchange for military aid has upended the administration's impeachment strategy and left his.. Reuters - Published on October 18, 2019	Republican leader McCarthy wants pause on U.S. congressional action on Turkey As U.S. lawmakers from both parties press forward to penalize Turkey for its recent assault on Syria, the top Republican in the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, said it is more appropriate for.. Reuters - Published on October 18, 2019
U.S. lawmakers to keep up Turkey sanctions push despite ceasefire Republican and Democratic U.S. lawmakers said on Thursday they would keep up their push for tougher sanctions on Turkey over its offensive in Syria despite the announcement of a five-day ceasefire. Reuters - Published on October 17, 2019	Hoping to push Trump on Syria, U.S. lawmakers offer Turkey sanctions bills Republican and Democratic U.S. lawmakers called for more sanctions on Turkey on Thursday over its offensive in Syria, saying they hoped to push Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan - and U.S. President.. Reuters - Published on October 17, 2019
Top U.S. Senate Republican seeks stronger resolution on Syria U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Thursday he would like the Senate to pass a resolution on Syria that is stronger than the measure approved a day earlier by the U.S. House of.. Reuters - Published on October 17, 2019	Pelosi, Trump exchange 'meltdown' barbs over meeting on U.S. policy in Syria U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Democratic leaders cut short a meeting with Republican President Donald Trump after he had a "meltdown" over a House of Representatives vote condemning his Syria.. Reuters - Published on October 16, 2019
Pelosi says Trump had 'meltdown' over House vote on Syria House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said U.S. Democratic leaders' White House meeting was cut short after Republican President Donald Trump had a "meltdown" over a House of Representatives vote condemning his.. Reuters - Published on October 16, 2019	U.S. Senate Foreign Relations chairman hopes Hong Kong bill will move soon Senator Jim Risch, the Republican chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said on Tuesday he hoped that the full Senate would vote soon on legislation that would require the State.. Reuters - Published on October 16, 2019
Trump to meet U.S. lawmakers on Syria at White House on Wednesday: sources The Republican and Democratic leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives committees that oversee foreign affairs and the military are to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.. Reuters - Published on October 15, 2019	U.S. lawmakers set measure opposing Trump on Syria troop withdrawal U.S. Democratic lawmakers, joined by some of President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans, introduced a resolution on Tuesday opposing Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria, the latest.. Reuters - Published on October 15, 2019
U.S. Senator Graham says he will introduce Turkey sanctions bill on Thursday Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said on Tuesday he will introduce a bill on Thursday sanctioning Turkey for its invasion of northern Syria. Reuters - Published on October 15, 2019	U.S. Senator Graham says he strongly supports Trump on Turkey sanctions Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who has been critical of President Donald Trump's decision to pull American troops out of northeast Syria, said on Monday he strongly supports Trump's decision.. Reuters - Published on October 14, 2019
Top U.S. Republican says Trump's sanctions on Turkey 'do not go far enough' The top Republican on the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee on Monday said President Donald Trump's economic sanctions against Turkey do not go far enough. Reuters - Published on October 14, 2019	U.S. Senator McConnell to meet with Trump administration to discuss Syria U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Monday expressed grave concern about the U.S. response to Turkey's incursion in Syria, and said he will meet with officials in President Donald Trump's.. Reuters - Published on October 14, 2019
U.S. lawmakers press again for stronger Trump action on Turkey U.S. lawmakers introduced more legislation on Friday seeking to slap stiff sanctions on Turkey over its offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria, underscoring unhappiness from both Democrats and.. Reuters - Published on October 12, 2019	U.S. House Foreign Affairs leaders seek protection of Kurds in Syria U.S. lawmakers introduced a resolution on Friday opposing President Donald Trump's decision to clear the way for Turkey to attack Kurdish fighters, underscoring unhappiness from both Democrats and.. Reuters - Published on October 11, 2019
Turkey intensifies Syria campaign as Islamic State strikes Kurds Turkey intensified its air and artillery strikes in northeast Syria on Friday, escalating an offensive against Kurdish militia that has drawn warnings of humanitarian catastrophe and turned some.. Reuters - Published on October 11, 2019	Turkey intensifies Syria campaign; Washington warns of 'serious consequences' Turkey intensified its air and artillery strikes on Kurdish militia in northeast Syria on Friday, escalating an offensive that has drawn warnings of humanitarian catastrophe and turned Republican.. Reuters - Published on October 11, 2019
'Border on fire' as Turkey intensifies Syria campaign Turkey stepped up its air and artillery strikes on Kurdish militia in northeast Syria on Friday, escalating an offensive that has drawn warnings of humanitarian catastrophe and turned Republican.. Reuters - Published on October 11, 2019	U.S. House Republicans to seek sanctions on Turkey over Kurd offensive Dozens of President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives announced on Thursday that they would introduce legislation to impose sanctions against Turkey in response to.. Reuters - Published on October 10, 2019