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May 02, 2019
Trump, House Democrats Escalate Power Struggle

Legal and verbal warfare is exploding between the executive and legislative branches of the US government
May 02, 2019
Democrats Grill Barr Over Handling of Mueller Report

U.S. Attorney General William Barr made his first congressional appearance Wednesday since releasing special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report, and he faced blistering criticism from Democrats over his handling of the document. As VOA's Michael Bowman reports, Barr defended his portrayal of Mueller's conclusions after a letter surfaced in which the special counsel objected to Barr's depiction of the exhaustive report.
April 28, 2019
US Lawmakers Await Barr Testimony on Mueller Report

After releasing a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russia investigation, U.S. Attorney General William Barr takes center stage once again this week with two scheduled appearances before legislative committees on Capitol Hill. VOA's Michael Bowman reports, Democrats are demanding the full, un-redacted Mueller report and are determined to continue investigating President Donald Trump, while Republicans are eager to turn the page and focus on other matters.
April 21, 2019
Mueller Report Puts Ball in Congress' Court

Democrats in the House of Representatives are determined to obtain a complete, un-redacted version of the document
April 18, 2019
Mueller Report Lays Bare Deep US Partisan Divide

Partisan controversy over the the special counsel's findings likely will mar relations between Congress and the White House throughout the 2020 campaign season
April 14, 2019
Trump Sends Mixed Signals on Migrant Crisis at US-Mexico Border

Washington continues to emit a cacophony of signals in response to a historic surge of migrant arrivals at America's southern border with Mexico. VOA's Michael Bowman reports, President Donald Trump has floated a variety of proposals, from closing the border to transferring migrants to urban Democratic strongholds, as record numbers of Central Americans trek northwards.
April 11, 2019
Assange’s Arrest Hailed in Washington

Lawmakers urges prompt extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face charges in United States
April 10, 2019
Pompeo Defends Trump's Aid Cuts to Central America

Pompeo faced pushback at a testy Senate hearing over the president's move to backtrack on congressionally-approved aid to three Central American countries
April 09, 2019
Trump Calls Initial Probe of 2016 Campaign 'Attempted Coup'

'Everything about it was crooked,' US leader says of the investigation; William Barr speaks before House panel
April 04, 2019
New North American Trade Deal Faces Hurdles in US Congress

Key lawmakers reject White House's call for prompt votes on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement or USMCA
April 02, 2019
US Senators Back Withholding F-35s From Turkey

Lawmakers insist Ankara abandon plans to buy Russian air defense missile system
March 31, 2019
White House Not Backing Down on Trump's Threat to Close US-Mexico Border

White House Not Backing Down on Trump's Threat to Close US-Mexico Border
March 28, 2019
US Senate Heats Up on Climate Change

The Republican-led chamber on Tuesday rejected the Green New Deal, but took baby steps toward bipartisan agreement on the threats posed by a warming planet
March 24, 2019
End of Russia Probe Leaves Washington in Suspense

Washington is in deep suspense over the findings of the Russia probe now that special counsel Robert Mueller has concluded a two-year investigation of Moscow's meddling in the 2016 U.S. election and contacts between President Donald Trump's inner circle and Russia. VOA's Michael Bowman reports, a new battle is brewing over whether and how much of Mueller's report will be made public.
March 21, 2019
US Democrats Hail New Zealand Ban on Assault Weapons

Wellington's ban on semi-automatic weapons days after mass-shooting prompts calls for action in America
March 17, 2019
New Zealand Attack Prompts Grief, Reflection in America

The deadly mass shooting at New Zealand mosques has prompted an outpouring of grief and rekindled dialogue and reflections about confronting hate and xenophobia in communities spanning the globe, including in the United States. VOA's Michael Bowman reports from Washington, where stopping the spread of hate messaging in the digital age is a topic of renewed discussion.
March 14, 2019
12 Republican Senators Join Democrats in Vote to Reject Trump's National Emergency Declaration

The U.S. Congress has formally rejected President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration to fund wall construction along the U.S.-Mexico border, triggering a near-certain presidential veto. VOA’s Michael Bowman reports from Capitol Hill, where the Senate joined the House of Representatives in disapproving a contentious executive action.
March 14, 2019
US Senate Rejects National Emergency Declaration

Presidential veto expected as Trump maintains declaration is "totally constitutional"
March 13, 2019
Senate Likely to Disapprove Trump's National Emergency Declaration

President Trump said 'll probably have to veto" after the Senate votes Thursday
March 10, 2019
Washington Boosts Focus on Venezuela

Washington is increasingly focused on Venezuela, where a power struggle rages between embattled President Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido, who is recognized by more than 50 nations, including the U.S., as interim president. VOA's Michael Bowman reports U.S. officials believe Maduro's days are numbered but are downplaying the possibility of U.S. military intervention in oil-rich Venezuela, where economic collapse has triggered hunger, privation and mass migration

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