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5:57am, 14th May, 2019

North Carolina to hold congressional primary after race tainted by fraud

North Carolina voters on Tuesday will start the process of picking a new Republican candidate for Congress after state officials ordered a rerun of a November 2018 race marred by an absentee-ballot fraud scheme.

Congressional Democrats blast Barr, threaten to hold him in contempt

12:07pm, 2nd May, 2019

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Congressional Democrats blast Barr, threaten to hold him in contempt

A senior U.S. congressional Democrat on Thursday threatened to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress for resisting demands for Special Counsel Robert Mueller's full report on the Russia inquiry, and accused President Donald...

White House consents to congressional interview of ex-staffer on security

12:05am, 27th April, 2019

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White House consents to congressional interview of ex-staffer on security

The White House said on Friday it has consented to a former staffer appearing before a congressional panel for an "on the record interview," accompanied by his lawyers, regarding security clearance policies and procedures.

Trump vetoes congressional resolution to end U.S. involvement in Yemen war

6:59pm, 16th April, 2019

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Trump vetoes congressional resolution to end U.S. involvement in Yemen war

President Donald Trump has vetoed a congressional resolution that sought to end U.S. involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen, the White House said on Tuesday.

U.S. congressional committee leaders warn Turkey on F-35, S-400

12:40pm, 9th April, 2019

World

U.S. congressional committee leaders warn Turkey on F-35, S-400

The leaders of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees warned Turkey on Tuesday that it risked tough sanctions if it pursued plans to purchase Russian S-400 missile defense systems, and they threatened further legislative acti...

Wells Fargo CEO avoids major stumble at heated congressional hearing

4:24pm, 12th March, 2019

Politics

Wells Fargo CEO avoids major stumble at heated congressional hearing

Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Tuesday pressed Wells Fargo & Co Chief Executive Tim Sloan for proof the bank has put a string of consumer abuse scandals behind it at a tense congressional hearing that saw Sloan firmly on the defensive.

Official cites 'unlawful' balloting in U.S. congressional vote

7:10pm, 18th February, 2019

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Official cites 'unlawful' balloting in U.S. congressional vote

A Republican operative directed an unlawful absentee ballot scheme in North Carolina's 9th congressional district and tried to hide the evidence, an election official said on Monday at a hearing that could lead to a new vote in the disputed cont...

N.C. congressional contest marred by absentee ballot scheme: official

1:08pm, 18th February, 2019

Politics

N.C. congressional contest marred by absentee ballot scheme: official

An investigation of a disputed 2018 congressional contest in North Carolina has uncovered a "coordinated, unlawful and substantially resourced absentee ballot scheme," the state's elections board executive director said on Monday.

Trump dislikes congressional deal but does not expect shutdown

2:34pm, 12th February, 2019

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Trump dislikes congressional deal but does not expect shutdown

President Donald Trump expressed displeasure on Tuesday with a deal by congressional negotiators on border security spending that offered no funds for his promised U.S.-Mexican border wall, but did not reject it outright and indicated he did not expe...

Congressional talks to avert shutdown stall over detention policies

11:19am, 10th February, 2019

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Congressional talks to avert shutdown stall over detention policies

Border security talks between Republican and Democratic lawmakers seeking to avert another U.S. government shutdown on Friday have broken down over immigration detention policies, a Republican senator said.

Virginia congressional Democrats hint at path for easing political crisis

5:55am, 8th February, 2019

Politics

Virginia congressional Democrats hint at path for easing political crisis

Virginia's congressional Democratic delegation have hinted at a possible pathway for easing a week-old political crisis that has embroiled Governor Ralph Northam and two fellow Democrats at the top of the state's executive branch.

Congressional Democrats call for cuts in U.S. support for Saudi Arabia

4:36pm, 20th November, 2018

Politics

Congressional Democrats call for cuts in U.S. support for Saudi Arabia

Leading Democrats in Congress called on Tuesday for cuts in U.S. support for Saudi Arabia and criticized President Donald Trump for failing to take action against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who the CIA believes ordered the murder of jour...

U.S. campaigns in high gear three days before congressional elections

12:50pm, 3rd November, 2018

Politics

U.S. campaigns in high gear three days before congressional elections

U.S. congressional candidates hammered into the homestretch of a bruising campaign season on Saturday, with Democrats focused on protecting a 2010 healthcare law while President Donald Trump touted economic growth and sounded dire warnings on immigra...

Obama warns against rhetoric of fear in U.S. congressional races

2:51pm, 2nd November, 2018

Politics

Obama warns against rhetoric of fear in U.S. congressional races

Former U.S. President Barack Obama warned against rhetoric he said was designed to sow fear at rally supporting Democratic candidates on Friday, a packed day of campaigning that will also see his successor, Donald Trump, on the road urging voters to...

Congressional Democrats seek more action on U.S. domestic extremists

4:28pm, 29th October, 2018

World

Congressional Democrats seek more action on U.S. domestic extremists

Congressional Democrats on Monday called on U.S. law enforcement authorities to do more to track and prosecute far-right extremists after a mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue and the mailing of bombs to critics of President Donald Trump.

State of Play: With congressional election near, Republicans' talk turns Trumpian

7:05am, 29th October, 2018

Politics

State of Play: With congressional election near, Republicans' talk turns Trumpian

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker last week learned the same lesson many other Republicans have during this congressional election year: One way or the other, it is hard to escape Donald Trump.

Russian charged with conspiring to interfere in U.S. congressional elections

7:06pm, 19th October, 2018

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Russian charged with conspiring to interfere in U.S. congressional elections

The U.S. government on Friday charged a Russian national with playing a key financial role in a Kremlin-backed plan to conduct "information warfare" against the United States, including ongoing attempts to influence next month's congressional el...

Heated U.S. congressional races on pace to break fundraising records

6:10pm, 16th October, 2018

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Heated U.S. congressional races on pace to break fundraising records

This year's U.S. congressional campaign season is on pace to break fundraising records, driven in part by unprecedented hauls by at least five candidates from both major parties, according to a Reuters analysis of campaign finance disclosures.

Trump says China trying to meddle in U.S. congressional elections

10:51am, 26th September, 2018

Politics

Trump says China trying to meddle in U.S. congressional elections

U.S. President Donald Trump accused China of seeking to meddle in the Nov. 6 U.S. congressional elections on Wednesday, saying Beijing did not want his Republican Party to do well because of his stance on trade.

Democrats' enthusiasm to blunt Trump soars for congressional election: Reuters/Ipsos poll

6:54am, 21st September, 2018

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Democrats' enthusiasm to blunt Trump soars for congressional election: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Carol Donovan became convinced 2018 could be a good year for Democrats in Dallas County, Texas, when so many enthusiasts jammed into the party's annual fish fry fundraiser last October that they ran out of catfish.

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North Carolina to hold congressional primary after race tainted by fraud

Congressional Democrats blast Barr, threaten to hold him in contempt

White House consents to congressional interview of ex-staffer on security

Trump vetoes congressional resolution to end U.S. involvement in Yemen war

U.S. congressional committee leaders warn Turkey on F-35, S-400

Wells Fargo CEO avoids major stumble at heated congressional hearing

Official cites 'unlawful' balloting in U.S. congressional vote

N.C. congressional contest marred by absentee ballot scheme: official

Trump dislikes congressional deal but does not expect shutdown

Congressional talks to avert shutdown stall over detention policies

Virginia congressional Democrats hint at path for easing political crisis

Congressional Democrats call for cuts in U.S. support for Saudi Arabia

U.S. campaigns in high gear three days before congressional elections

Obama warns against rhetoric of fear in U.S. congressional races

Congressional Democrats seek more action on U.S. domestic extremists

State of Play: With congressional election near, Republicans' talk turns Trumpian

Russian charged with conspiring to interfere in U.S. congressional elections

Heated U.S. congressional races on pace to break fundraising records

Trump says China trying to meddle in U.S. congressional elections

Democrats' enthusiasm to blunt Trump soars for congressional election: Reuters/Ipsos poll

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