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June 08, 2016
Indian PM Charms US Lawmakers With Humor

Showing a lighter side, Narendra Modi notes more Americans 'bend to yoga than throw a curveball' as he hails deepening ties between Washington, New Dehli
June 07, 2016
US Lawmakers Hail America's First Female Presidential Nominee-to-be

Members of both political parties say history is being made, but partisan divides remain
June 05, 2016
Clinton Expected to Clinch Democratic Presidential Nomination Tuesday

As primary contests conclude, ex-secretary of state likely to rout Senator Bernie Sanders, her only Democratic contender, while Republican Trump continues anti-Clinton attacks
June 05, 2016
Clinton Expected to Clinch Democratic Presidential Nomination Tuesday

In the U.S. presidential race, state primary contests conclude Tuesday with America’s most populous state, California, as the biggest prize. VOA’s Michael Bowman reports that while Hillary Clinton is expected to clinch the Democratic nomination, presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump continues to capture the nation’s political spotlight.
June 01, 2016
Democrats Grapple With 'Bernie or Bust' Movement

How Sanders ultimately channels passions of his supporters is open question for Democrats in sometimes acrimonious primary contest between Vermont senator and Hillary Clinton
May 29, 2016
Twists and Turns Aplenty in US Presidential Race

Even as Americans pause for this week’s Memorial Day holiday, much attention is focused on the presidential contest
May 26, 2016
Islamic State's Ability to Inspire Violence Worries US Officials

Homeland Security official tells lawmakers of 'new phase in the global terrorist threat'
May 24, 2016
US Lawmakers Cast Doubt on TPP Approval

Pact would cut trade barriers among 12 Pacific Rim nations that account for 40 percent of global economic output, but a 'sourness' on trade is seen in Congress
May 22, 2016
In US, EgyptAir Disaster Prompts Renewed Focus on Aviation Security

Although cause of deadly crash remains undetermined, US lawmakers renew demands airport screening be both thorough and speedy
May 22, 2016
In US, EgyptAir Disaster Prompts Renewed Focus on Aviation Security

Washington is refocused on aviation security after last week’s EgyptAir disaster over the Mediterranean. VOA’s Michael Bowman reports, although the cause of the deadly crash has yet to be determined, U.S. lawmakers are renewing demands that airport screening be thorough and speedy.
May 18, 2016
Senate Democrats 'Mock' Republicans with SCOTUS Hearing

Senate Democrats seek to highlight qualifications of President Obama’s stymied Supreme Court nominee, Judge Merrick Garland, in mock hearing that drew scorn from Republicans, conservative groups
May 17, 2016
Zika Funding Clears US Senate

68-29 vote comes after Republican-led Senate voted down White House’s full request as health officials warned that Zika could spread through large swaths of the nation
May 15, 2016
In US Campaign, Trump Media Frenzy Continues

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee has kept low public profile in recent days but remains focal point of nation’s political discussion
May 15, 2016
Trump Media Frenzy Continues

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has kept a lower public profile in recent days, but remains a focal point of the nation’s political discussion. VOA’s Michael Bowman reports, Trump has cut back on campaign events and speaking engagements, but continues to dominate America’s political and media landscape.
May 10, 2016
GOP Senators Coming to Grips with Trump as Nominee

Billionaire candidate is expected to meet with GOP lawmakers of both chambers Thursday, coming face to face with some who have opposed his White House bid
May 08, 2016
US Presidential Hopefuls Sour on Free Trade

As the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump’s pronouncements are receiving a new level of scrutiny in the United States and beyond. VOA’s Michael Bowman reports, Trump, as well as Democratic contenders Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, have all spoken out against the Trans-Pacific Partnership in a year when few defended free trade on the presidential campaign trail.
May 08, 2016
US Presidential Candidates Sour on Free Trade

Signed earlier this year, Trans-Pacific Partnership aims to lower tariffs and boost trade among 12 Pacific Rim nations, including US; pact has yet to go into effect
May 01, 2016
US Sees 1st Zika Death Amid Funding Stalemate

Elderly Puerto Rican man is first victim; White House has requested nearly $2 billion to fight virus; Republican-led Congress has yet to act
May 01, 2016
US Sees 1st Zika Death Amid Funding Stalemate

The first known death from the Zika virus on U.S. territory was reported Friday as lawmakers left Washington for a weeklong recess. VOA’s Michael Bowman reports, neither house of Congress has approved funding to combat Zika, despite increasingly dire warnings from U.S. health officials.
April 28, 2016
As Syrian Cease-fire Falters, Anti-IS Campaign Questioned on Capitol Hill

While not disputing recent tactical gains, US senator looks for broad focus, asking, ‘Are we getting ahead of the threats and problems we face, or are they getting ahead of us?’

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