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EX-CIA chief Mike Pompeo confirmed as secretary of state U.S. Senate: The US Senate has confirmed former CIA director Mike Pompeo as secretary of state, ending a tough confirmation battle
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US House Speaker Paul Ryan to retire. House of Representatives
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Facebook's Zuckerberg says his data was harvested. U.S. Senate
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US budget vote delay as senator foresees 'spending oblivion' |
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State of the Union: Trump hails 'new American moment'
A bullish US President Donald Trump has proclaimed a 'new American moment' as he delivered his maiden State of the Union speech to Congress
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US shutdown ends as Congress passes bill The US government partial shutdown is ending after Republicans and Democrats voted for a temporary funding bill | |
| Jan.20 |
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US shutdown: Trump and Democrats blame each other |
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Trump hails 'largest tax cut' in US history |
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Senator Al Franken to resign amid sexual misconduct claims |
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Trump seeks $7.8bn for flood recovery |
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Russia sanctions: Trump's hand forced by Senate vote |
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US moves closer to imposing fresh Russia sanctions |
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Trump's son and aides to testify in Senate about Russia |
| Jul.17 |
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Republicans oppose healthcare to leave party without majority |
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| Jun.20 |
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Republican seals victory in key Georgia vote |
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Jeff Sessions denies secret meeting with Russia envoy. U.S. Senate
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Comey: Trump White House 'lied' about the FBI 
U.S. Senate: Ex-FBI chief James Comey told Congress that the Trump administration's comments about him and the FBI were 'lies plain and simple' | |
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Comey to testify Trump told him: 'I expect loyalty' |
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| May.10 |
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Documents sought from ex-Trump advisor over Russia inquiry |
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Obamacare is 'dead' says Trump after healthcare victory
Washington: President Trump has declared Obamacare 'dead' after the Republican healthcare bill was narrowly passed by the lower chamber of Congress
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| Mar.24 |
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Trump blames Democrats for failed healthcare bill Washington: The bill was withdrawn because it did not have enough support to pass in Congress. The last-minute retraction is seen as a huge blow to the president
| Mar.23 |
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US healthcare bill: Trump issues vote ultimatum |
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| Feb.28 |
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Trump promises 'renewal of American spirit' in speech to Congress
| Feb.8 |
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Senate confirms Trump attorney general pick Jeff Sessions |
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| Jan.23 |
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Rex Tillerson: Trump foreign affairs pick narrowly backed. U.S. Senate
| Jan.3 |
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New Republican Congress reverses ethics move after outcry |
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| Oct.30 |
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Clinton emails: FBI chief may have broken law U.S. Senate: The Democratic leader in the Senate says James Comey may have broken the law by revealing the bureau was investigating emails possibly linked...
| Jan.12 |
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Obama puts 'focus on the future' in State of the Union address |
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| Oct.22 |
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Hillary Clinton testifies on Benghazi consulate attack |
| Sep.25 |
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US Speaker John Boehner to quit Congress |
| Sep.24 |
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Pope urges 'humane' US migrant response Pope Francis has told the US Congress that the US must see migrants as 'persons' and not as 'numbers'
| Jul.14 |
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US conservatives condemn Iran nuclear deal |
| May.31 |
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US surveillance powers expire as Senate deal fails. U.S. Senate
| May.28 |
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Former Speaker Dennis Hastert indicted FBI: Former Speaker of the House of Representatives was allegedly trying to evade banking reporting requirements and lying to FBI
| Mar.3 |
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Netanyahu warns US over Iran deal
In a speech to US Congress the prime minister has warned that a deal under discussion on Iran's nuclear program could 'pave its way to the b...
| Jan.20 |
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State of the Union: Obama demands spread of wealth
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| Dec.11 |
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US House passes $1.1tn budget bill |
| Dec.9 |
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CIA lied over 'brutal' interrogations. U.S. Senate
| Nov.4 |
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Republicans win control of US Senate. U.S. Senate
| Feb.4 |
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'Obamacare' will reduce US workforce |
| Jan.28 |
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Obama pledges action on inequality
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| Oct.16 |
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US Congress approves debt deal |
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Senate passes US budget deal
U.S. Senate: The US Senate has passed a bill to reopen the government and raise the federal debt limit, with hours to spare before the nation risks default
| Sep.30 |
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US shutdown looms amid stalemate |
| Aug.5 |
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Talks gather pace as US senators arrive |
| Jun.27 |
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US Senate passes immigration reform. U.S. Senate
| Feb.26 |
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Hagel confirmed as defence secretary. U.S. Senate
| Feb.12 |
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Obama pledges to reignite economy
| Jan.23 |
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Clinton takes on Benghazi critics
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| Dec.31 |
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US Senate approves key tax deal. U.S. Senate
| Dec.27 |
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Senate leader Harry Reid voices fiscal cliff fear. U.S. Senate
| Dec.17 |
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School killings spark gun debate |
| Nov.16 |
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Petraeus testifies on Benghazi attack |
| Aug.20 |
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US candidate's 'legitimate rape' gaffe |
| Jan.24 |
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Obama demands economic fairness |
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| Dec.23 |
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Obama beats Congress in tax fight |
| Dec.17 |
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US Senate passes key funding bill |
| Sep.8 |
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Obama unveils crucial jobs plan |
| Aug.1 |
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US House passes debt-limit bill |
| Jul.30 |
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US Senate in intense debt debate |
| Jul.29 |
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US Congress split over debt issue |
| Jul.27 |
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Boehner pushes House on debt plan |
| Jun.15 |
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White House defends mission in Libya |
| Jun.6 |
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US lawmaker admits lewd picture |
| May.24 |
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Netanyahu lays out peace terms |
| Apr.14 |
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US Congress approves budget bill |
| Jan.25 |
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Obama hails US 'Sputnik moment' |
| Jan.8 |
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Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords shot
Arizona: Democratic Representative Gabrielle Giffords, 40, was shot at close range during a public meeting. 6 other people have been killed
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| Dec.22 |
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Obama hails nuclear treaty vote |
| Nov.2 |
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Republicans win House, Dems keep Senate
Washington: US Republicans have ridden a wave of economic discontent to capture the House but President Obama's party has kept the Senate
| Jul.15 |
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US financial reform passed by Senate |
| Jun.16 |
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US Congress set to grill BP chief |
| May.20 |
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Senate approves reforms of Wall Street |
| May.12 |
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Deepwater Horizon preventer 'faulty' |
| Mar.21 |
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U.S. House passes health care vote 
House of Representatives: The House passed the Senate's health care reform bill and a package of measures meant to reconcile differences with the Senate bill. The compromise bill drafted by top Democrats will cost $940 billion over the next 10 years, cuts the deficit b... | |
| Mar.4 |
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Congress panel accuses Turks of genocide |
| Feb.24 |
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Lawmakers grilled Toyota's president. House of Representatives
| Jan.27 |
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Obama delivers his first State of the Union |
| Jan.19 |
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Republicans win key US Senate election. Massachusetts
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| Dec.24 |
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Senate passes healthcare reform bill |
| Nov.7 |
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US House backs healthcare reforms |
| Oct.13 |
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Senate panel passes health bill |
| Sep.12 |
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Tea party activists rally at U.S. Capitol |
| Sep.9 |
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Obama urges action on healthcare
US President has made one of the most critical speeches of his presidency, as he faced Congress over his plans for healthcare reform
| Aug.25 |
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Senator Edward Kennedy, 77, dies 
Massachusetts: The Democratic Massachusetts senator, the brother of ex-President John F Kennedy, has died after battling a brain tumour. Edward Kennedy became a member of the Senate in 1962 to replace his br... | |
| May.20 |
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Guantanamo detainee move blocked |
| Feb.11 |
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US lawmakers reach stimulus deal |
| Jan.28 |
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US House passes economic package. House of Representatives
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| Nov.18 |
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US car firms ask for $25bn aid The bosses of Ford, GM and Chrysler, have asked Congress for a $25bn bail-out and warned of broader risks to the US economy
| Oct.3 |
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House backs $700bn bail-out plan
House of Representatives: The House of Representatives has passed by 263-171 vote a government plan to rescue the US financial sector
| Sep.29 |
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$700 billion bailout package failed |
| Aug.5 |
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Iraq's projected $80b surplus stirs anger
| Jul.23 |
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US lawmakers pass housing rescue. House of Representatives
| Jan.28 |
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Bush addresses US economy fears |
| Jan.24 |
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Deal reached on US economic plan |
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| Oct.25 |
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Vote on Armenian genocide put off |
| Oct.10 |
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US bill on Armenia moves forward
House of Representatives: A bill recognising the killing of Armenians in Ottoman times as genocide passed through the House Foreign Affairs Committee by 27 votes to 2...
| Sep.10 |
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Gen. Petraeus: 'Surge' is working
U.S. commander told a fractious congressional hearing that the 30,000 troops deployed to Iraq in January could come home by next July
| May.24 |
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Congress backs Iraq funding bill |
| Apr.26 |
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Congress backs Iraq pull-out plan. U.S. Senate
| Mar.27 |
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Senate votes for Iraq deadline. U.S. Senate
| Jan.23 |
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Bush urges unity in speech |
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| Nov.9 |
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Democrats secure sweeping win |
| Nov.7 |
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Democrats seize control of House 
USA: The Dems has won control of the House of Representatives in the mid-term elections. Senate hangs on 2 races
The Democrats had picked up the 15 seats needed to wrest power. The Democratic Party focused on voters' anger over the Iraq, while the Republicans stressed their own stance on security. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi stands to become the first female House speaker. Arnie holds California
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Senators defy Bush on tribunals |
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| Sep.29 |
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Roberts confirmed as chief justice U.S. Senate: The Senate voted on the appointment of John Roberts as the next US Supreme Court chief justic
| May.15 |
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Russians cited in oil-for-food probe |
| May.11 |
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Names named in US Iraq oil report. U.S. Senate
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| Dec.8 |
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Congress Approves Intelligence Bill |
| Sep.23 |
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Iraq PM thanks U.S.
| Jul.9 |
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CIA slammed for Iraq intelligence |
| Jun.11 |
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World bids farewell to Reagan |
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| Jul.17 |
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Blair visits Bush and defends war |
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| Dec.20 |
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Lott stepping down as majority leader |
| Nov.5 |
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Congress falls to Republicans. House of Representatives
| Oct.10 |
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Congress backs Bush war powers |
| May.16 |
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Bush feels heat over terror alert |
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| Sep.20 |
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Bush addresses nation in Congress
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| Feb.7 |
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Hillary Clinton enters Senate race |
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Congress adopts the Stars and Stripes
Map of State House Philadelphia USA Philadelphia: 2nd Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution. Flag Day is now observed on June 14 of each year
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2017 |
| Sep.1 |
Trump seeks $7.8bn for flood recovery |
2008 |
| Aug.5 |
Iraq's projected $80b surplus stirs anger
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2017 |
| Jun.20 |
Republican seals victory in key Georgia vote |
2014 |
| Nov.4 |
Republicans win control of US Senate. U.S. Senate
2010 |
| Nov.2 |
Republicans win House, Dems keep Senate
Washington: US Republicans have ridden a wave of economic discontent to capture the House but President Obama's party has kept the Senate
| Jan.19 |
Republicans win key US Senate election. Massachusetts
2006 |
| Nov.9 |
Democrats secure sweeping win |
| Nov.7 |
Democrats seize control of House 
USA: The Dems has won control of the House of Representatives in the mid-term elections. Senate hangs on 2 races
The Democrats had picked up the 15 seats needed to wrest power. The Democratic Party focused on voters' anger over the Iraq, while the Republicans stressed their own stance on security. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi stands to become the first female House speaker. Arnie holds California
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| Nov.5 |
Congress falls to Republicans. House of Representatives
2000 |
| Feb.7 |
Hillary Clinton enters Senate race |
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2018 |
| Jan.20 |
US shutdown: Trump and Democrats blame each other |
2017 |
| Dec.20 |
Trump hails 'largest tax cut' in US history |
| May.4 |
Obamacare is 'dead' says Trump after healthcare victory
Washington: President Trump has declared Obamacare 'dead' after the Republican healthcare bill was narrowly passed by the lower chamber of Congress
| Mar.24 |
Trump blames Democrats for failed healthcare bill Washington: The bill was withdrawn because it did not have enough support to pass in Congress. The last-minute retraction is seen as a huge blow to the president
| Mar.23 |
US healthcare bill: Trump issues vote ultimatum |
2014 |
| Jan.28 |
Obama pledges action on inequality
2013 |
| Sep.30 |
US shutdown looms amid stalemate |
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2011 |
| Aug.1 |
US House passes debt-limit bill |
| Apr.14 |
US Congress approves budget bill |
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2017 |
| Jun.8 |
Comey: Trump White House 'lied' about the FBI 
U.S. Senate: Ex-FBI chief James Comey told Congress that the Trump administration's comments about him and the FBI were 'lies plain and simple' | |
| Jun.7 |
Comey to testify Trump told him: 'I expect loyalty' |
2016 |
| Oct.30 |
Clinton emails: FBI chief may have broken law U.S. Senate: The Democratic leader in the Senate says James Comey may have broken the law by revealing the bureau was investigating emails possibly linked...
2014 |
| Feb.4 |
'Obamacare' will reduce US workforce |
2013 |
| Jan.23 |
Clinton takes on Benghazi critics
2005 |
| May.11 |
Names named in US Iraq oil report. U.S. Senate
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2015 |
| Sep.24 |
Pope urges 'humane' US migrant response Pope Francis has told the US Congress that the US must see migrants as 'persons' and not as 'numbers'
2013 |
| Jun.27 |
US Senate passes immigration reform. U.S. Senate
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2004 |
| Sep.23 |
Iraq PM thanks U.S.
2003 |
| Jul.17 |
Blair visits Bush and defends war |
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2013 |
| Oct.16 |
Senate passes US budget deal
U.S. Senate: The US Senate has passed a bill to reopen the government and raise the federal debt limit, with hours to spare before the nation risks default
2012 |
| Dec.31 |
US Senate approves key tax deal. U.S. Senate
2010 |
| Dec.22 |
Obama hails nuclear treaty vote |
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2014 |
| Dec.9 |
CIA lied over 'brutal' interrogations. U.S. Senate
2007 |
| May.24 |
Congress backs Iraq funding bill |
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2017 |
| Jul.27 |
Russia sanctions: Trump's hand forced by Senate vote |
| Jul.25 |
US moves closer to imposing fresh Russia sanctions |
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2013 |
| Aug.5 |
Talks gather pace as US senators arrive |
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2018 |
| Apr.26 |
EX-CIA chief Mike Pompeo confirmed as secretary of state U.S. Senate: The US Senate has confirmed former CIA director Mike Pompeo as secretary of state, ending a tough confirmation battle
| Apr.11 |
US House Speaker Paul Ryan to retire. House of Representatives
2017 |
| Dec.7 |
Senator Al Franken to resign amid sexual misconduct claims |
| Jul.19 |
Trump's son and aides to testify in Senate about Russia |
| Feb.28 |
Trump promises 'renewal of American spirit' in speech to Congress
| Feb.8 |
Senate confirms Trump attorney general pick Jeff Sessions |
2016 |
| Jan.12 |
Obama puts 'focus on the future' in State of the Union address |
2015 |
| Sep.25 |
US Speaker John Boehner to quit Congress |
| May.28 |
Former Speaker Dennis Hastert indicted FBI: Former Speaker of the House of Representatives was allegedly trying to evade banking reporting requirements and lying to FBI
| Jan.20 |
State of the Union: Obama demands spread of wealth
2013 |
| Feb.26 |
Hagel confirmed as defence secretary. U.S. Senate
| Feb.12 |
Obama pledges to reignite economy
2012 |
| Aug.20 |
US candidate's 'legitimate rape' gaffe |
| Jan.24 |
Obama demands economic fairness |
2011 |
| Sep.8 |
Obama unveils crucial jobs plan |
| Jun.6 |
US lawmaker admits lewd picture |
| May.24 |
Netanyahu lays out peace terms |
2009 |
| Sep.9 |
Obama urges action on healthcare
US President has made one of the most critical speeches of his presidency, as he faced Congress over his plans for healthcare reform
2007 |
| Jan.23 |
Bush urges unity in speech |
2002 |
| May.16 |
Bush feels heat over terror alert |
2001 |
| Sep.20 |
Bush addresses nation in Congress
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2009 |
| Sep.12 |
Tea party activists rally at U.S. Capitol |
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2010 |
| Jul.15 |
US financial reform passed by Senate |
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2015 |
| Jul.14 |
US conservatives condemn Iran nuclear deal |
| Mar.3 |
Netanyahu warns US over Iran deal
In a speech to US Congress the prime minister has warned that a deal under discussion on Iran's nuclear program could 'pave its way to the b...
|
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2009 |
| Aug.25 |
Senator Edward Kennedy, 77, dies 
Massachusetts: The Democratic Massachusetts senator, the brother of ex-President John F Kennedy, has died after battling a brain tumour. Edward Kennedy became a member of the Senate in 1962 to replace his br... | |
2004 |
| Jun.11 |
World bids farewell to Reagan |
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2018 |
| Apr.11 |
Facebook's Zuckerberg says his data was harvested. U.S. Senate
| Feb.8 |
US budget vote delay as senator foresees 'spending oblivion' |
| Jan.22 |
US shutdown ends as Congress passes bill The US government partial shutdown is ending after Republicans and Democrats voted for a temporary funding bill | |
2017 |
| Jul.17 |
Republicans oppose healthcare to leave party without majority |
| Jun.13 |
Jeff Sessions denies secret meeting with Russia envoy. U.S. Senate
| May.10 |
Documents sought from ex-Trump advisor over Russia inquiry |
| Jan.23 |
Rex Tillerson: Trump foreign affairs pick narrowly backed. U.S. Senate
| Jan.3 |
New Republican Congress reverses ethics move after outcry |
2015 |
| Oct.22 |
Hillary Clinton testifies on Benghazi consulate attack |
| May.31 |
US surveillance powers expire as Senate deal fails. U.S. Senate
2014 |
| Dec.11 |
US House passes $1.1tn budget bill |
2013 |
| Oct.16 |
US Congress approves debt deal |
2012 |
| Dec.27 |
Senate leader Harry Reid voices fiscal cliff fear. U.S. Senate
| Dec.17 |
School killings spark gun debate |
| Nov.16 |
Petraeus testifies on Benghazi attack |
2011 |
| Dec.23 |
Obama beats Congress in tax fight |
| Dec.17 |
US Senate passes key funding bill |
| Jul.30 |
US Senate in intense debt debate |
| Jul.29 |
US Congress split over debt issue |
| Jul.27 |
Boehner pushes House on debt plan |
| Jun.15 |
White House defends mission in Libya |
| Jan.25 |
Obama hails US 'Sputnik moment' |
| Jan.8 |
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords shot
Arizona: Democratic Representative Gabrielle Giffords, 40, was shot at close range during a public meeting. 6 other people have been killed
2010 |
| Jun.16 |
US Congress set to grill BP chief |
| May.20 |
Senate approves reforms of Wall Street |
| May.12 |
Deepwater Horizon preventer 'faulty' |
| Mar.21 |
U.S. House passes health care vote 
House of Representatives: The House passed the Senate's health care reform bill and a package of measures meant to reconcile differences with the Senate bill. The compromise bill drafted by top Democrats will cost $940 billion over the next 10 years, cuts the deficit b... | |
| Mar.4 |
Congress panel accuses Turks of genocide |
| Feb.24 |
Lawmakers grilled Toyota's president. House of Representatives
| Jan.27 |
Obama delivers his first State of the Union |
2009 |
| Dec.24 |
Senate passes healthcare reform bill |
| Nov.7 |
US House backs healthcare reforms |
| Oct.13 |
Senate panel passes health bill |
| May.20 |
Guantanamo detainee move blocked |
| Feb.11 |
US lawmakers reach stimulus deal |
| Jan.28 |
US House passes economic package. House of Representatives
2008 |
| Nov.18 |
US car firms ask for $25bn aid The bosses of Ford, GM and Chrysler, have asked Congress for a $25bn bail-out and warned of broader risks to the US economy
| Oct.3 |
House backs $700bn bail-out plan
House of Representatives: The House of Representatives has passed by 263-171 vote a government plan to rescue the US financial sector
| Sep.29 |
$700 billion bailout package failed |
| Jul.23 |
US lawmakers pass housing rescue. House of Representatives
| Jan.28 |
Bush addresses US economy fears |
| Jan.24 |
Deal reached on US economic plan |
2007 |
| Oct.25 |
Vote on Armenian genocide put off |
| Oct.10 |
US bill on Armenia moves forward
House of Representatives: A bill recognising the killing of Armenians in Ottoman times as genocide passed through the House Foreign Affairs Committee by 27 votes to 2...
| Sep.10 |
Gen. Petraeus: 'Surge' is working
U.S. commander told a fractious congressional hearing that the 30,000 troops deployed to Iraq in January could come home by next July
| Apr.26 |
Congress backs Iraq pull-out plan. U.S. Senate
| Mar.27 |
Senate votes for Iraq deadline. U.S. Senate
2006 |
| Sep.14 |
Senators defy Bush on tribunals |
2005 |
| Sep.29 |
Roberts confirmed as chief justice U.S. Senate: The Senate voted on the appointment of John Roberts as the next US Supreme Court chief justic
2004 |
| Dec.8 |
Congress Approves Intelligence Bill |
2002 |
| Dec.20 |
Lott stepping down as majority leader |
| Oct.10 |
Congress backs Bush war powers |
1888 |
| Jun. 14, 1777 |
Congress adopts the Stars and Stripes
Map of State House Philadelphia USA Philadelphia: 2nd Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution. Flag Day is now observed on June 14 of each year