Michael Bowman

Washington Boosts Focus on Venezuela

Trump adviser sees Maduro 'living on a nice beach somewhere far from Venezuela'

US Lawmakers Warn Maduro Loyalists in Venezuela

'You must not have blood on your hands,' one senator says referring to supporters of embattled Venezuelan president

Trump Nominee Defends Strained US-Saudi Ties

Senate panel vents about Saudi actions at confirmation hearing of retired Army Gen. John Abizaid

US Senators Endorse Tough Stance Toward North Korea on Nukes

Lawmakers hope for pact with Pyongyang, but endorse Trump's walk-out at Hanoi summit with Kim

US Senators Blast White House Over Khashoggi Investigation

Lawmakers again demand that the Trump administration determine the Saudi crown prince's role in killing of the journalist

President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration for border wall construction could receive its second rebuke from Congress when the Senate votes on a resolution of disapproval. VOA's Michael Bowman reports, the measure already passed in the House of Representatives and faces a certain presidential veto if it clears the Senate.

US Lawmakers Back Trump's No Deal Stance at Hanoi Summit

Democrats and Republicans endorse president's decision to cut short summit with North Korean leader saying 'no deal is better than a bad deal'

US Senate to Consider 'Green New Deal'

The U.S. Senate is expected to consider the most ambitious and sweeping measure to combat climate change ever put before Congress. The "Green New Deal" calls for a rapid transformation of America's economy and infrastructure to eliminate carbon emissions and fight economic and racial inequality. VOA's Michael Bowman reports.

US Senate to Consider 'Green New Deal'

Sweeping resolution to combat climate change divides

Trump's National Emergency Declaration Rocks Washington

Washington has been plunged into a power struggle between the executive and legislative branches of government — one that America's third branch, the courts, ultimately may resolve. VOA's Michael Bowman reports, President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration aims to jumpstart wall construction along the U.S.-Mexico border that Congress did not authorize.

US Senate Confirms Barr as Attorney General

President Trump's pick as America's top law enforcement officer will oversee special counsel's Russia probe

Trump Unhappy with Border Barrier Deal Lawmakers Crafted

US president says he is not pleased with agreement lawmakers reached for limited new barrier construction, but that he does not foresee another partial government shutdown over dispute

Tentative Deal Reached to Avoid Another US Government Shutdown

Details unknown, including whether Trump gets border wall money

Trump Retains Explosive Wild Card in Battle Over Border Security

President may declare national emergency as US lawmakers seek compromise with another government funding lapse looming

Trump Retains Explosive Wildcard in Battle Over Border Security

A months-old battle over U.S. border security comes to a climax this week, as Washington faces a Friday deadline to avoid another partial government shutdown. VOA’s Michael Bowman reports overshadowing congressional negotiations is President Donald Trump’s vague, but persistent, threat to declare a national emergency if Congress fails to fund wall construction along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Clock Ticking on Efforts to Strike US Border Deal

Key lawmakers acknowledge differences but say agreement can be struck before federal funding expires Feb. 15

US Senate Criticizes Trump's Plan to Withdraw Troops from Syria, Afghanistan

The Senate-passed legislation also targets companies boycotting Israel

Senators Weigh In Ahead of Trump's State of the Union Speech

US lawmakers of both parties talked about what they would like to hear from President Donald Trump

US Lawmakers Address Global Concerns Ahead of Trump Speech

US president expected to speak out on multiple foreign policy objectives in the State of the Union speech Tuesday

Trump Preps for Address to More Combative Congress

This week, U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a very different and more combative Congress than the one he spoke to last year. VOA's Michael Bowman reports, Tuesday's address comes as another government funding deadline looms—and one week after America's intelligence chiefs contradicted the president's assertions on Syria, North Korea and Iran.