Tag: Washington
US House Republicans Pull Healthcare Bill
A GOP-sponsored healthcare bill was pulled from the floor of the House of Representatives ahead of a vote, presumably because not enough votes have been secured for its passing, US media reported on Friday.....
Trump Attacks Media, Touts His Foreign Policy On Twitter
US President Donald Trump on Monday took to Twitter to attack the media's use of false information and agreed with those who said his foreign policy was superior to that of his predecessor, the Democrat Barack Obama.....
Trump's Administration Unveils Tax Cut Principles
US President Donald Trump's administration unveiled the principles of the long-awaited tax reform plan that will significantly cut income taxes for Americans and corporates, media reports said.....
Oscars Academy Votes To Expel Harvey Weinstein
The board of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has voted overwhelmingly to expel Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein after the powerful media mogul was accused of sexual abuse and physical assault during the course of his career.....
Trump Sends Christmas Greetings, Lashes Out At Political Correctness
US President Donald Trump said he was proud to wish people a Merry Christmas, and so defend the beautiful time-honoured phrase against political correctness.....
US Slaps Sanctions On Two N. Korea Individuals
The US on Tuesday issued sanctions on two citizens of North Korea over the alleged involvement in the country's ballistic missile programmes.....
Trump Responds To Kim Jong-un's 'nuclear Button' Remark
US President Donald Trump responded to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's claim of having a nuclear button on his desk, saying that he too has one which is "much bigger" and "more powerful".....
US Places Pakistan On Watch List For Violations Of Religious Freedom
The US State Department on Thursday placed Pakistan on a Special Watch List for severe violations of religious freedom.....
US Government Shuts Down After Spending Bill Falters In Senate
The US government began shutting down on Saturday for the first time in more than four years after Senate Democrats blocked consideration of a stopgap spending measure to keep the government operating. ....
Man Shots Himself In Front Of White House
The White House was put on lockdown after a man shot himself in front of its north lawn on Saturday, the authorities said.....
