Mr. Trump’s call to bar the two congresswomen was an extraordinary step to influence an allied nation and punish his political opponents at home.
Tag: House of Representatives
U.S. Orders Freeze of Foreign Aid, Bypassing Congress
The Office of Management and Budget is reviewing the use of the money, suggesting that it could cut the funding entirely.
House Votes to Block Arms Sales to Gulf Nations, Setting Up Trump’s Third Veto
The measures would block the sale of billions of dollars of arms to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. No other foreign policy issue has made as big a rift between the president and Congress.
U.S. Officials Work to Convince Divided Congress of Iran Threat
American officials said Iran had threatened to target missiles at Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure to drive up oil prices and disrupt international trade.
China Trade, India, Mueller: Your Friday Briefing
A constitutional crisis in the U.S.
Trump Taxes, Iran, Royal Baby: Your Thursday Briefing
A decade of red ink for Donald Trump.
Feature: How the Battle Over Israel and Anti-Semitism Is Fracturing American Politics
The growing prominence of the B.D.S. movement — and the backlash to it — is widening fault lines from college campuses to Capitol Hill.
Sweden Provides Some Perspective on Women and Equality
Swedish women have achieved near parity with men in government. But gains have slowed, and there are some cautionary tales.
Twisted Sister Clashes With Australian Politician Over Rock Anthem
Members of the American rock band objected to the use of their song “We’re Not Gonna Take It” for a political advertising campaign.
Senate Votes to End Aid for Yemen Fight Over Khashoggi Killing and Saudis’ War Aims
In a second show of bipartisan defiance against President Trump, the Senate also approved a resolution to hold Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman personally responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death.