GOP, Democrats, Obama reach accord on 2-year budget deal
The budget deal between congressional leaders and President Barack Obama, aimed at heading off a government shutdown and debt crisis, faces its first hurdle Tuesday when it goes before restive House Republicans, including rebellious arch-conservatives.
Oct 27, 2015, 21:46 PM IST
US House speaker Boehner to resign next month: Lawmaker
US House Speaker John Boehner, who has spent years pushing back against a rebellious flank long seeking his ouster, told a closed-door meeting on Friday that he will resign next month, a lawmaker said.
Sep 25, 2015, 19:39 PM IST
Pope compliments US House Speaker on his tie
Pope Francis liked the US House of Representatives speaker John Boehner`s tie and told him so at their meeting in Washington ahead of his address to the US Congress -- the first by a pontiff.
Sep 25, 2015, 17:07 PM IST
Pope arrives at US Capitol ahead of speech to Congress
Pope Francis arrived on Capitol Hill Thursday ahead of his historic speech to US lawmakers, the first time the leader of the Roman Catholic Church has addressed a joint meeting of Congress.
Sep 24, 2015, 19:57 PM IST
