President Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan accuse Democrats of hoping to shut down the government to distract from Republicans' passage of the first major tax overhaul in decades Ryan says Congress will push to pass a "clean" funding bill to avert a government shutdown by midnight Friday President Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul … Continue reading Trump and Ryan: Democrats want a shutdown to distract from tax bill success
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Trump celebrates tax bill with GOP leaders: ‘We are making America great again’
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that negotiating the massive Republican tax cut bill was "an amazing experience" and "a lot of fun." "Merry Christmas, America," Vice President Mike Pence told an audience of supporters gathered on the White House lawn after the bill passed the House and Senate The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act … Continue reading Trump celebrates tax bill with GOP leaders: ‘We are making America great again’
Defiant Theresa May: UK ‘proving doubters wrong’ on Brexit
Leaders of the other 27 EU nations gave a boost to May on Friday when they declared that talks over Britain's exit can proceed to the issues of transition and future relations Writing in two Sunday newspapers, May also struck a defiant note and said her Brexit plans won't be "derailed" by anti-Brexit campaigners … Continue reading Defiant Theresa May: UK ‘proving doubters wrong’ on Brexit
Earthquake hits Java in Indonesia, tsunami warning issued
Authorities issued a tsunami warning for parts of Java's coastline after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake shook the Indonesian capital of Jakarta and other cities No injuries from the temblor were immediately reported A strong earthquake has shaken buildings in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta and other cities on the country's most populous island … Continue reading Earthquake hits Java in Indonesia, tsunami warning issued
Chuck Schumer wants GOP to delay tax vote until Doug Jones is seated
Chuck Schumer will call Wednesday for Republicans to delay the final vote on their tax bill until Doug Jones is seated Jones, a Democrat, is the projected winner of Alabama's special Senate election Jones' presence during a tax vote could potentially derail the Republican policy goal Chuck Schumer is pushing for Republicans to pump … Continue reading Chuck Schumer wants GOP to delay tax vote until Doug Jones is seated
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