Mexico trade negotiator: We’ll never accept U.S. ‘inspectors’
Mexico’s trade negotiator for North America said Sunday that Mexico categorically opposes allowing foreign labor inspectors to operate in the country.
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House Judiciary panel passes two articles of impeachment against Trump
The committee voted 23-17 along party lines on the charges. The full House is expected to vote to impeach Trump next week, though Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has said there is “no chance” his chamber will vote to remove him from office.
House passes bill to empower Medicare to negotiate drug costs
The legislation has no chance of passing the Republican-controlled Senate, and the White House has issued a veto threat. Still, Democrats saw a victory in the message their bill sends to voters.
U.S., China near deal that would suspend planned tariffs
The Trump administration and China are close to finalizing an agreement that would suspend tariffs that are set to kick in Sunday, de-escalating their 17-month trade war.
NCAA: ‘Highly probable’ Congress passes athlete comp rules
NCAA President Mark Emmert said he is spending most of his time trying to figure out how the NCAA and its hundreds of member schools will allow college athletes to get compensation under the auspices of amateur athletics.
Agreement on North American trade pact finally reached
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday announced agreement on a modified North American trade pact, handing President Donald Trump a major Capitol Hill victory on the very same day that Democrats announced their impeachment charges against him.
Democrats unveil two articles of impeachment against Trump
House Democrats announced two articles of impeachment on Tuesday morning charging President Donald Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Consulting firm allows Buttigieg to release names of clients
The Democratic presidential contender also pledged to open his fundraising events to the news media and provide the names of key fundraising organizers.
Trump, Dems in tentative deal on North American trade pact
The new, long-sought trade agreement with Mexico and Canada would give both Trump and his top adversary, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a major accomplishment despite the turmoil of his likely impeachment.
Pelosi sets Medicare showdown on drug costs, new benefits
As a hammer to force companies to negotiate, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would impose steep sales taxes on the medications at issue. Overall, budget analysts estimated the legislation would cut industry revenues by $500 billion to $1 trillion over 10 years.
Trump administration tightens work requirements for SNAP
The rule would tighten work requirements for able-bodied adults with no dependents, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced.
Trump’s U.S.-Japan trade deal wins Japan parliament approval
When the trade deal was reached in September, Trump said it would mean opening Japan’s market to about $7 billion in U.S. farm goods, with tariffs lowered or scrapped on American beef, pork, wheat, cheese, corn and wine.
Sen. Rand Paul offers bill to combat student loan debt with retirement savings
The Kentucky Republican introduced federal legislation late Monday that would allow students to dip into retirement accounts to help pay for college or make monthly debt payments.
CSO Architects helps drive push for Desert Storm memorial in D.C.
Plans are underway to build a national Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.—and the effort has Hoosier fingerprints all over it.
Trump signs stopgap spending bill, averting shutdown
Both sides on Capitol Hill want to avoid any chance of such a full-year continuing resolution, as it is known in Washington-speak. Such an outcome would be an inefficient way to run the government and has particularly negative consequences for the Pentagon budget.
Dem presidential candidates revive ‘Medicare for All’ fight at Atlanta debate
Like a string of previous debates, Wednesday’s prominently featured squabbles over a program that could alienate general-election swing voters who may be wary of fully government-run, universal health care.
Trump summons Powell to discuss rates amid attacks on Fed
President Donald Trump tweeted Monday that his meeting with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell was “very good and cordial.”
Rift in Buttigieg’s husband’s family mirrors America’s divides
Pete Buttigieg wants to build a bridge to the religious right. But tension within his in-laws’ family highlights how difficult that might be.
White House urgently ramps up push for drug cost legislation
A Gallup-West Health poll finds that 66 percent of adults don’t believe the Trump administration has made any progress, or very much progress, in limiting the rising cost of prescription drugs.
Pete Buttigieg establishes clear lead in Iowa, new poll shows
Buttigieg was leading the crowded Democratic field with 25%, in the new CNN/Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll of likely Iowa caucus goers.