Obamacare repeal bill 'dead' as key Republican Susan Collins opposes Trump
A last-ditch attempt by Donald Trump and Senate Republicans to dismantle Obamacare has collapsed.
Sep 26, 2017, 16:52 PM IST
56% Americans say Trump 'tearing the country apart'
Fifty six per cent of Americans have said that they believed President Donald Trump was "tearing the country apart" instead of drawing people together, according to a new poll.
Aug 31, 2017, 12:30 PM IST
Republicans call on new Trump chief of staff to fix White House chaos
Republicans on Sunday urged President Donald Trump's new chief of staff John Kelly to rein in the chaos within the White House on Monday but said the retired Marine Corps general will be challenged to assert control.
Jul 31, 2017, 11:05 AM IST
US Republicans' push to roll back Obamacare faces crucial test
A seven-year Republican effort to repeal and replace Obamacare faces a major test this week in the US Senate.
Jul 24, 2017, 20:34 PM IST
Donald Trump reaches out to lawmakers on healthcare as another says ''no''
Five Republican senators have announced they will not support the bill, which is designed to repeal and replace Obamacare, in its current form.
Jun 24, 2017, 09:18 AM IST
Trump seizes on Republican victory in Georgia to push agenda
US President Donald Trump accused Democrats on Wednesday of obstructing his agenda, the day after a fellow Republican won a Georgia congressional election that many saw as a referendum on his turbulent presidency.
Jun 22, 2017, 00:09 AM IST
Emmanuel Macron party wins massive majority in French parliament
Macron's year-old Republic on the Move (REM) and their allies were set to win between 355 and 425 seats in the 577 seat National Assembly.
Jun 19, 2017, 00:11 AM IST
Nearly 200 Democrats sue Donald Trump for accepting funds from foreign leaders
Nearly 200 Democrats on Wednesday filed a law suit against U.S. President Donald Trump alleging that he has violated the emoluments clause of the Constitution by accepting gifts and benefits from foreign leaders through Trump business entities without Congressional approval.
Jun 14, 2017, 14:29 PM IST
Trump to unveil tax reform, cut corporate rate to 15%
The Trump administration is poised to unveil its long-awaited tax reform plan Wednesday that will slash corporate taxes to 15 percent, in the "biggest tax cut" in US history.
Apr 26, 2017, 23:34 PM IST
US House committee sets more hearings in Trump-Russia probe
The committee has sent a second letter to ex top officials of CIA, National Intelligence and one ex-deputy attorney to appear at a hearing on May 2.
Apr 21, 2017, 22:59 PM IST
Nikki Haley gets heckled at global women summit in NYC
Nikki Haley, the tough-talking and blunt US Ambassador to the UN, was heckled during an annual summit on women here as she spoke about President Donald Trump and Russia.
Apr 06, 2017, 11:44 AM IST
US Senate panel expected to approve Trump's Supreme Court pick, set up Senate showdown
A U.S. Senate panel on Monday is expected to advance President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch, to a full Senate vote later in the week, setting up a political showdown as Democrats seek to block his confirmation.
Apr 03, 2017, 11:03 AM IST
Wall Street hits six-week low on Trump''s healthcare bill defeat
Wall Street`s main indexes hit their lowest levels in six weeks on Monday after Republicans pulled a healthcare bill, raising questions about President Donald Trump`s ability to deliver on his ambitious economic agenda.
Mar 27, 2017, 20:40 PM IST
After legislative defeat, Trump promises 'great' plan to replace Obamacare
Donald Trump has suffered a humiliating legislative defeat as Republicans were forced to pull their repeal of the Obamacare bill, prompting the US President to declare that his predecessor's flagship scheme will fall apart, as he promised to make a "great" new healthcare plan for Americans.
Mar 25, 2017, 23:34 PM IST
Top Senate Democrat promises to block Trump's Supreme court pick
The top U.S. Senate Democrat on Thursday pledged to pursue a procedural hurdle to try to block the confirmation of Republican President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, a move that could provoke a nasty partisan fight.
Mar 23, 2017, 23:40 PM IST
High stakes for Donald Trump in vote on US healthcare plan
U.S. President Donald Trump may face his first major legislative hurdle on Thursday: a do-or-die vote in the House of Representatives on a plan that would roll back the signature healthcare law of former President Barack Obama.
Mar 23, 2017, 16:21 PM IST
12.2 million sign up for 'Obamacare' despite its problems
More than 12.2 million people have signed up for coverage nationwide this year under the Obama-era health care law even with the uncertainty created by President Donald Trump's vow to repeal and replace it.
Feb 10, 2017, 17:43 PM IST
Republican-led Senate takes first step to repeal 'Obamacare'
Congress is poised to complete its initial step toward dismantling President Barack Obama's health care law, as Republicans divided over how to replace it face pressure from Donald Trump for quick action.
Jan 12, 2017, 22:54 PM IST
Republicans, Democrats unite behind Donald Trump to attack United Nations
The deeply divided Democrats and Republicans have rallied behind US President-elect Donald Trump in the House of Representatives to denounce the UN for a Security Council resolution condemning Israel for building settlements on the occupied territories.
Jan 06, 2017, 12:30 PM IST
Republicans drop ethics rules change after Trump rebuke
US House Republicans scrapped Tuesday a controversial rules change that would have gutted a congressional ethics office, after President-elect Donald Trump rebuked the strategy hours before lawmakers were to vote on the measure.
Jan 04, 2017, 00:14 AM IST
