insert_link World US Senators probe Trump’s cabinet nominess Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are facing a grilling by United States lawmakers as they seek approval by the Senate to be confirmed in time for his new administration. With less than a week to go until the US President-elect is sworn into office, six of his nominees for key positions were publicly questioned by members of Congress on Wednesday. They include his target for Attorney General, Pamela Bondi, and […] today16 January, 2025
insert_link World US Congress strikes deal to prevent shutdown United States lawmakers have struck a bipartisan deal to keep the government functioning by pushing a funding deadline to March. The year-end package — the last major legislation Congress will clear this year — includes a bill to restrict American investment in China, and more than $100 billion in emergency aid for natural disasters. Benji Hyer reports. v today18 December, 2024
insert_link World US lawmakers face deadline to avoid government shutdown US lawmakers are struggling to reach a deal to avert a partial government shutdown that kicks in on December 20th. Extra help for farmers has risen to the top as the main obstacle to an agreement. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today17 December, 2024
insert_link World Drone detection software deployed in US following flying object sightings Lawmakers in the US are demanding answers following a spate of drone sightings across the country. President-elect Donald Trump told reporters on Monday the current administration is keeping people in "suspense", accusing President Joe Biden of secrecy. Sally Patterson reports from New York. today17 December, 2024
insert_link World Trump Appoints Kash Patel to FBI US Lawmakers from both parties have questioned the political neutrality of Donald Trump's pick for FBI Director Kash Patel. The President-elect has also nominated personal family connections for posts related to US foreign-policy. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. today2 December, 2024
insert_link World US lawmakers targeted by bomb threats Several U.S. lawmakers were targeted in bomb threats on Thanksgiving. Four House representatives in the state of Connecticut were affected after similar threats were made against Republican nominees for Donald Trump's new cabinet. Ira Spitzer reports. today2 December, 2024
insert_link World US lawmakers to vote on bill banning non-citizens casting ballot US lawmakers on Wednesday are voting on a bill banning non-citizens from taking part in federal elections - something which is already illegal. The SAVE Act would mandate voters to prove their citizenship in order to cast their ballot. Democrats call the measure unnecessary and designed to sow distrust among voters. Sally Patterson has more. today11 July, 2024
insert_link World U.S Lawmakers visit Taiwan after Chinese drills A delegation of US lawmakers are visiting Taiwan this week, after China ended its biggest military exercise in a year around the island. The delegation, led by chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul, is the first congressional group to visit Taiwan since the inauguration of president William Lai Ching-te. Laura Westbrook has more. today27 May, 2024
insert_link World US Senate to vote on foreign aid bill amid gridlock Lawmakers in the United States Senate are planning to vote on a funding bill that would send billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine and Israel. The bill would provide military, security and humanitarian assistance for the war-torn nations, but it doesn't include US border security measures that were part of a wider package struck down earlier in the week. Benji Hyer reports. today9 February, 2024
