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Live U.S. political coverage.
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Manafort, ex-associate face charges in U.S. Russia probe: reports
U.S.U.S. President Donald Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort will surrender to federal authorities later on Monday amid an ongoing probe into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential campaign, CNN and the New York Times reported, citing unnamed sources. -
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First charges could be unsealed in U.S. special counsel's Russia probe
U.S.The first charges from the probe of possible Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election could be unsealed as early as Monday and a target taken into custody, possibly marking a dramatic turn in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. -
Trump tax overhaul under intensifying fire as Congress readies bill
U.S.President Donald Trump's plan for overhauling the U.S. tax system faced growing opposition from interest groups on Sunday, as Republicans prepare to unveil sweeping legislation that could eliminate some of the most popular tax breaks to help pay for lower taxes. -
As militant threats shift, U.S. Senate revives war authorization debate
U.S.U.S. lawmakers will grill top Trump administration officials on Monday about a new authorization for the use of military force for the campaign against Islamic State and other militant groups, Congress' most significant step in years toward taking back control of its constitutional right to authorize war. -
Republican senator wants Democrats to testify on Trump dossier
U.S.U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a Republican member of the Intelligence Committee, said Democrats should be called again to testify about reports that their party and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign paid for parts of a dossier that detailed accusations about President Donald Trump's ties to Russia. -
Trump to declare opioids a public health emergency: officials
President Donald Trump will declare the nation's opioid crisis a public health emergency in a bid to redirect federal resources and loosen regulations to combat widespread abuse, senior administration officials said. -
A key meeting between Republicans in the House ended without a compromise on a proposal to eliminate a popular deduction for state and local taxes, the top House tax writer told reporters.
"I'm going to stay at the table and so is the leadership ... to try to find a solution," House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady said after a dozen Republicans from states that oppose the deduction's elimination voted against a key budget measure to advance tax reform.
"They made it clear. They need this problem solved before they vote 'yes' on tax reform," he added.
(Reporting by David Morgan; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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House clears path for tax bill with budget approval
The House of Representatives voted to clear a procedural path forward for a Republican tax bill, which was still being written and was expected to be unveiled next week as President Donald Trump seeks his first major legislative achievement. -
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Republican Senator and Trump critic says will not seek re-election
Republican Senator Jeff Flake, one of the most prominent critics of President Donald Trump, said he was out of step with his party and would not seek re-election. -
PHOTOS: Protester throws Russian flags at Trump
President Donald Trump gestures to reporters as miniature Russian flags thrown from a protester fall in front of the president as he arrives for the Republican policy luncheon on Capitol Hill. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
President Donald Trump gestures to reporters as Russian flags thrown from a protester fall in front of the president and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
Protester Ryan Clayton shouts at President Donald Trump as he is taken into custody. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts1 of 3
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U.S. judge to review Trump healthcare payments cut
U.S.A U.S. judge is set to hear arguments on Monday about whether to block President Donald Trump's decision to terminate controversial payments to health insurance companies under Obamacare. -
Trump says will decide on Federal Reserve chair 'very shortly'
U.S.U.S. President Donald Trump said he would make his choice to lead the Federal Reserve soon and was still weighing at least three people: Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell, Stanford University economist John Taylor and current Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen. -
New Jersey's Murphy echoes Sanders in Democratic bid for governor
U.S.Phil Murphy, a wealthy former Goldman Sachs investment banker, might seem an unlikely champion of the working and middle classes. -
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“This deal is not a bilateral agreement ... The international community, and the European Union with it, has clearly indicated that the deal is, and will, continue to be in place,” EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini told reporters.
EU's top diplomat defends Iran deal after Trump speech
U.S.The United States cannot unilaterally cancel the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Friday in reaction to President Donald Trump's decision not to certify the accord. -
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U.S. House passes Hong Kong rights bills, Trump expected to sign
WASHINGTON The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed two bills to back protesters in Hong Kong and send a warning to China about human rights, with President Donald Trump expected to sign them into law, despite delicate trade talks with Beijing. | Video