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President Trump's sudden decision to order air strikes against the Syrian government was an overnight evolution for a president who long warned against deeper American involvement in one of the world's most stubbornly violent conflicts. As he soberly announced the assault, Mr Trump argued that the move was still within the framework of his 'America First' foreign policy agenda.
Syrian President Bashar Assad, addresses a speech to the newly-elected parliament at the parliament building, in Damascus, Syria. Assad's government came under mounting international pressure Thursday, April 6, 2017 after a chemical attack in northern Syria, with even key ally Russia saying its support is not unconditional.
President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch, is headed for confirmation after Republicans tore up the Senate's voting rules to allow him to ascend to the high court over furious Democratic objections. Democrats denounced the GOP's use of what both sides dubbed the "nuclear option" to put Gorsuch on the court, calling it an epic power grab that would further corrode politics in Congress, the courts and the United States.
Judge Neil Gorsuch is within days, or even hours, of being sworn in as the 113th justice to serve on the nation's highest court. His path to confirmation was relatively short by modern standards - just 65 days.
Democratic lawmakers and representatives from the state teachers union, the state PTA and other organizations gathered in Annapolis Thursday morning to tout the Protect Our Schools Act. Gov. Democratic lawmakers and representatives from the state teachers union, the state PTA and other organizations gathered in Annapolis Thursday morning to tout the Protect Our Schools Act.
Rep. Jeb Hensarling, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, is a top recipient of contributions from banks and financial firms. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, is a top recipient of contributions from banks and financial firms.
The catastrophic outcome of last November's U.S. presidential election is now clear. President Donald Trump's indifference to the risk of climate change, and the actions he is taking because of that indifference, are likely to have consequences that dwarf the significance of his executive order on immigration, his nomination of an arch-conservative to the Supreme Court and, should he manage to achieve it, his repeal of the Affordable Care Act .
It was one of the most exclusive tickets in town: Only 800 were made available, and those lucky enough to score one had to show photo ID at the gate, where they were issued a wristband and a number. No signs bigger than a sheet of notebook paper were allowed, so as not to obscure anyone's view.
A 22-year-old man was arrested Saturday, after Burlington police say he broke into a home on South Willard St. Lt. Jonathan Young says a woman locked herself in her bedroom and called 911 around 3 a.m., after waking up to the sound of breaking glass.
At his Senate confirmation hearing, Attorney General Jeff Sessions lied under oath that he had never had contact with the... Here we have a wonderful example of how Donald Trump's mind works. Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings has spoken with Donald Trump on "several occasions" and has always had a consistent message for der Pumpkinfuhrer .
Markup of H.R. 625, H.R. 1351, H.R. 2131, H.R. 2132, H.R. 2169, H.R. 2188, H.R. 2190, H.R. 2213, H.R. 2281, H.R. ____ H.R. 625 , Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism Act of 2017, introduced by Rep. Pete Aguilar H.R. ____, Department of Homeland Security Morale, Recognition, Learning and Engagement Act of 2017, to be introduced by Rep. Bennie Thompson H.R. ____, Border Enforcement Security Task Force Reauthorization Act of 2017, to be introduced by Rep Filemon Vela The Homeland Security Committee continues its efforts to shield the homeland and protect Americans.
Top aides to President Donald Trump demurred on Sunday over where U.S. policy on Syria was headed after last week's retaliatory missile strike, leaving open questions about whether removing Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad from power was now one of Trump's goals. After the United States launched cruise missile strikes on a Syrian air base alleged to have launched a deadly poison gas attack on Syrian civilians, Trump administration officials said they were prepared to take further actions if necessary.
The cover for the highly anticipated book was revealed Thursday . For all of the former first lady's fans, they can pre-order Becoming or get their hands on the book when it is released on November 13 by Penguin Random House.
For the past two months, the citizens of the Illinois' 16th Congressional District have asked Rep. Adam Kinzinger to host a town hall meeting. Our goal is to discuss our concerns with him and allow him to explain what he is doing in Congress.
Senator Jon Tester introduced a bipartisan bill that would increase veterans access to substance abuse and mental health treatment through veterans treatment court. Tester says the veteran treatment court does crucial work to make sure veterans in the criminal justice system are getting specific assistance they need.
Democrats are smiling in D.C. that the Freedom Caucus, with the help of Club For Growth and Heritage, have saved Planned Parenthood & Ocare! The Freedom Caucus is a hard-right group of House members who were largely responsible for blocking the bill to undo former president Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act. The bill was pulled from the House floor on Friday before a vote could take place in a humiliating political defeat for the president.
House Freedom Caucus chairman Rep. Mark Meadows on Sunday shrugged off taunts from President Trump, saying that health care reform was still alive and that congressional Republicans would aim to pass legislation for Trump to sign. Friday's failure on healthcare legislation, the North Carolina Republican said, does not mean that the effort to replace Obamacare is dead.
'Mend it, don't end it" was Bill Clinton's rhetorical straddle regarding affirmative action. Republican efforts to "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act look increasingly like "mend it, don't end it."
The leader of Israel's main Republican group called Sarah Silverman a "self-hating Jew" and said she "needs a muzzle." Marc Zell made the comments Saturday night on behalf of the Republicans Overseas Israel Facebook page, which he manages as the group's co-chairman.