Fugitive ex-mayor from Philippines arrested in Indonesia, Manila says
Alice Guo is wanted by the Philippine Senate for refusing to attend a congressional probe on her alleged criminal ties.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Tens of thousands of Colombians march in support of Petro's reforms
Colombian President Gustavo Petro says will tackle inequality, but have struggled to win congressional approval.
Thu May 02 2024
US Lawmakers reach deal to avert government shutdown ahead of deadline
US congressional leaders have come to an agreement to prevent a partial government shutdown slated for midnight on Friday, lawmakers said Wednesday.
Thu Feb 29 2024
Biden to cut short Asia-Pacific trip due to debt ceiling stalemate: Media
US President Joe Biden will not travel to Papua New Guinea and Australia later this month as originally planned due to the ongoing stalemate in negotiations with congressional leaders
Wed May 17 2023
Biden says expects to reach agreement with Republicans on raising debt limit
US President Joe Biden says he is "optimistic" about his talks with Republicans on raising the debt ceiling and will likely meet with congressional leaders on Tuesday, reported Sputnik.
Mon May 15 2023
Pelosi and delegation honoured to be received by PM Ismail Sabri
The US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi who arrived in Malaysia today said she and her congressional delegation were honoured to be received by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Tue Aug 02 2022
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and congressional delegation arrive in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is Pelosi's second stop after Singapore on Monday before she heads to South Korea and Japan.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Trump cannot block congressional probe of attack on US Capitol, judge rules
The US House of Representatives committee investigating the deadly attack on the US Capitol can access Trump's White House records.
Wed Nov 10 2021
US fallout over Kabul drone strike grows with plans for multiple probes
A senior US Democrat said that multiple congressional committees will investigate a drone strike that killed 10 Afghan civilians last month.
Fri Sep 24 2021
Blinken defends Afghan withdrawal at testy US congressional hearing
"We inherited a deadline. We did not inherit a plan," Blinken said.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Laptop stolen from Pelosi's office during storming of U.S. Capitol, says aide
The theft of electronic devices from congressional offices has been a persistent worry following the invasion by pro-Trump followers.
Sat Jan 09 2021
Despite Trump pressure, Pence will not block Biden's election certification - Advisers
Trump ramped up pressure on Pence on Tuesday to block congressional certification of the November election results.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Rolling back Trump's rollbacks: Biden seen reversing climate deregulation
Trump's rollbacks are on shaky ground because most were done not through Congressional lawmaking but via presidential executive orders.
Sun Nov 08 2020
Activist leaves Hong Kong after new law to advocate abroad
Nathan Law has left the city for an undisclosed location after testifying at a U.S. congressional hearing
Fri Jul 03 2020
Facebook to give Russia-linked ads to U.S. Congress on Monday
Last month Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg pledged to hand over the ads to congressional investigators who are looking into alleged Russian involvement in the U.S. presidential election.
Mon Oct 02 2017