Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Lauren Fox, Ted Barrett, Haley Byrd and Jim Acosta, CNN(CNN) Republican senators railed against threatenedin a private lunch on Tuesday with White House and Justice Department officials, who struggled to explain their legal process for iRoughly a half dozen stood to speak about why the was ill-advised, a person who attended the lunch told CNN.The members insisted Trump hold off on any declarations until he can brief members personally on the plan, according to this person. But with and members scheduled to leave for D-Day commemorations, that...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Lauren Fox, Ted Barrett, Haley Byrd and Jim Acosta, CNN(CNN) Republican senators railed against threatenedin a private lunch on Tuesday with White House and Justice Department officials, who struggled to explain their legal process for iRoughly a half dozen stood to speak about why the was ill-advised, a person who attended the lunch told CNN.The members insisted Trump hold off on any declarations until he can brief members personally on the plan, according to this person. But with and members scheduled to leave for D-Day commemorations, that...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, the two top negotiators for a new round of coronavirus relief, are engaged in a public war of words after — casting new doubt on whether congressional Democrats and the Trump administration will be able to reach agreement on stimulus legislation even after next week’s election.On Thursday afternoon, Mnuchin slammed Pelosi in their highest-profile clash so far, saying the speaker is refusing to compromise to get much-needed aid to Americans.“Your ALL OR NONE approach is hurting...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, the two top negotiators for a new round of coronavirus relief, are engaged in a public war of words after — casting new doubt on whether congressional Democrats and the Trump administration will be able to reach agreement on stimulus legislation even after next week’s election.On Thursday afternoon, Mnuchin slammed Pelosi in their highest-profile clash so far, saying the speaker is refusing to compromise to get much-needed aid to Americans.“Your ALL OR NONE approach is hurting...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The House approved a $740 billion national defense authorization bill on Tuesday to grant a 3% pay raise for troops and require the military to from military bases.It advanced with a bipartisan, veto-proof majority of 295 to 125.Passage of the legislation sets up negotiations between the House and Senate for a final version of the bill. Senators are considering their chamber’s proposal this week as well.The House measure would force the military to take action to change the names of bases and facilities named after Confederates within a year. The...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The House approved a $740 billion national defense authorization bill on Tuesday to grant a 3% pay raise for troops and require the military to from military bases.It advanced with a bipartisan, veto-proof majority of 295 to 125.Passage of the legislation sets up negotiations between the House and Senate for a final version of the bill. Senators are considering their chamber’s proposal this week as well.The House measure would force the military to take action to change the names of bases and facilities named after Confederates within a year. The...WW…

(CNN), including President Donald Trump's future chief of staff, have announced that they would self-quarantine after coming into contact with an individual who has been diagnosed with the novel at the recent Conservative Political Action Conference.North Carolina Rep. Mark Meadows, who was named as the incoming White House chief of staff on Friday night, announced Monday evening that he has been tested for coronavirus and that test came back negative. However, he's staying in self-quarantine until Wednesday, said Ben Williamson, Meadows' chief of staff. Meadows has not yet taken his new...…(CNN), including President Donald Trump's future chief of staff, have announced that they would self-quarantine after coming into contact with an individual who has been diagnosed with the novel at the recent Conservative Political Action Conference.North Carolina Rep. Mark Meadows, who was named as the incoming White House chief of staff on Friday night, announced Monday evening that he has been tested for coronavirus and that test came back negative. However, he's staying in self-quarantine until Wednesday, said Ben Williamson, Meadows' chief of staff. Meadows has not yet taken his new...WW…

Washington (CNN)House Speaker Nancy Pelosi insisted on Friday that congressional efforts to deliver coronavirus relief are not finished, saying there will be yet another major legislative package after Congress for small businesses, hospitals and testing this week."There will be a bill, and it will be expensive," Pelosi said at a news conference in response to Republican concerns about advancing another bill.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that lawmakers need to take into account "the amount of debt we're adding to our country and the future impact of that." McConnell and other...…Washington (CNN)House Speaker Nancy Pelosi insisted on Friday that congressional efforts to deliver coronavirus relief are not finished, saying there will be yet another major legislative package after Congress for small businesses, hospitals and testing this week."There will be a bill, and it will be expensive," Pelosi said at a news conference in response to Republican concerns about advancing another bill.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that lawmakers need to take into account "the amount of debt we're adding to our country and the future impact of that." McConnell and other...WW…

(CNN)Justin Amash, a former Republican-turned independent congressman from Michigan, said Wednesday that he stopped actively campaigning for his House seat in mid-February as he has been considering running for president as a libertarian."He has been discussing the potential campaign with his family, his friends, his team, and others, and a decision can be expected soon," Amash's campaign said in a statement.His potential entry into the race comes after more thana year of such a possibility.If he does run, Amash would seek the Libertarian Party's nomination at their convention in Austin,...…(CNN)Justin Amash, a former Republican-turned independent congressman from Michigan, said Wednesday that he stopped actively campaigning for his House seat in mid-February as he has been considering running for president as a libertarian."He has been discussing the potential campaign with his family, his friends, his team, and others, and a decision can be expected soon," Amash's campaign said in a statement.His potential entry into the race comes after more thana year of such a possibility.If he does run, Amash would seek the Libertarian Party's nomination at their convention in Austin,...WW…

ByLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Justin Amash, a Republican-turned independent congressman from Michigan, Tuesday night that he is launching an exploratory committee for long-shot presidential bid as a Libertarian.Amash announcing he has formed an exploratory committee for a presidential campaign.“Americans are ready for practical approaches based in humility and trust of the people,” he said in his announcement. “We’re ready for a presidency that will restore respect for our Constitution and bring people together. I’m excited and honored to be taking these first steps toward serving...…ByLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Justin Amash, a Republican-turned independent congressman from Michigan, Tuesday night that he is launching an exploratory committee for long-shot presidential bid as a Libertarian.Amash announcing he has formed an exploratory committee for a presidential campaign.“Americans are ready for practical approaches based in humility and trust of the people,” he said in his announcement. “We’re ready for a presidency that will restore respect for our Constitution and bring people together. I’m excited and honored to be taking these first steps toward serving...WW…

(CNN)The Senate on Thursday afternoon approved a bill to sanction Chinese government officials responsible for forced labor camps in the region of Xinjiang, where ethnic Muslims have been forcibly detained, in the latest congressional move to strengthen the US stance toward China.The legislation, titled the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020, condemns the Chinese Communist Party for the camps and recommends a tougher response to the human rights abuses suffered by Uyghurs, ethnic Kazakhs and other Muslim minorities in the region.If enacted, President Donald Trump would have 180 days to...…(CNN)The Senate on Thursday afternoon approved a bill to sanction Chinese government officials responsible for forced labor camps in the region of Xinjiang, where ethnic Muslims have been forcibly detained, in the latest congressional move to strengthen the US stance toward China.The legislation, titled the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020, condemns the Chinese Communist Party for the camps and recommends a tougher response to the human rights abuses suffered by Uyghurs, ethnic Kazakhs and other Muslim minorities in the region.If enacted, President Donald Trump would have 180 days to...WW…

(CNN)President Donald Trump said Monday that he will ask for to make sure it is"During this difficult time we're also working to ensure that the 2020 Census is completed safely and accurately. We may be asking for an extension because, obviously, they can't be doing very much right now. They wouldn't even be allowed to do it. So the Census, we are going to be asking for a delay, a major delay," Trump said.The late revisions to the collection timeline mean officials need more time to compile the data that is used to apportion members of Congress among the states, as well as the data that...…(CNN)President Donald Trump said Monday that he will ask for to make sure it is"During this difficult time we're also working to ensure that the 2020 Census is completed safely and accurately. We may be asking for an extension because, obviously, they can't be doing very much right now. They wouldn't even be allowed to do it. So the Census, we are going to be asking for a delay, a major delay," Trump said.The late revisions to the collection timeline mean officials need more time to compile the data that is used to apportion members of Congress among the states, as well as the data that...WW…

(CNN)Lawmakers in the House voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to sanction Chinese government officials responsible for in the region of Xinjiang, where up to 2 million ethnic Muslims have been forcibly detained.The legislation, titled the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020, condemns the Chinese Communist Party for the detention centers and recommends a tougher response to the human rights abuses suffered by Uyghurs, ethnic Kazakhs and other Muslim minorities in the region.It passed with a vote of 413-1. Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie was the sole opponent. "Beijing's barbarous...…(CNN)Lawmakers in the House voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to sanction Chinese government officials responsible for in the region of Xinjiang, where up to 2 million ethnic Muslims have been forcibly detained.The legislation, titled the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020, condemns the Chinese Communist Party for the detention centers and recommends a tougher response to the human rights abuses suffered by Uyghurs, ethnic Kazakhs and other Muslim minorities in the region.It passed with a vote of 413-1. Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie was the sole opponent. "Beijing's barbarous...WW…