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Romney Aims to Stop Trump From Using Huawei to Win a Trade Deal
Jun.19 -- Senator Mitt Romney is trying to prevent President Trump from doing what many in Congress fear he plans to – go easy on Huawei as part of a trade deal with China. The senator has submitted an amendment to the National Defense...
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Trump, Democrats Unite in Distrust of Facebook's Libra Proposal
Jul.15 -- President Donald Trump and Democratic lawmakers have found common ground in criticizing Facebook Inc.'s proposal to create the "Libra" cryptocurrency. Bloomberg's Benjamin Bain reports on "Bloomberg Markets: The Open."
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Yes, More Republicans Are Retiring. No, It's Not All About Trump.
There are short-term and long-term factors, but House GOP members have been retiring at higher rates than Democrats for decades.
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Impeachment Inquiry a Serious Political Risk for Democrats, Says Eurasia Group’s Wright
Sep.24 -- Jeffrey Wright, senior analyst at Eurasia Group, discusses Nancy Pelosi's announcing a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump and the whistleblower complaint. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
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Trump Calls Impeachment Inquiry a ‘Coup’
Oct.02 -- President Trump has ratcheted up his attacks on those pursuing a whistle-blower complaint, saying the inquiry amounts to a coup. Three Democratic House chairmen have warned Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of possible criminal...
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Hong Kong Bill on Special Status Heads to House, Senate Votes
Sep.25 -- Congressional committees in Washington have approved the wording of legislation that would support pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. Bloomberg’s Iain Marlow reports on “Bloomberg Markets: China Open.”
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China Will Keep Hong Kong Bill Separate from Trade talks, Says HKUST’s Zweig
Oct.15 -- David Zweig, director of Center on China’s Transnational Relations and professor emeritus at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, discusses China’s threats of retaliation if the U.S. passes the bill aimed at...
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Trump, Pelosi Cite 'Meltdown' as White House Meeting Breaks Down
Oct.17 -- A White House meeting between President Donald Trump and congressional leaders ended abruptly on Wednesday after 129 Republican lawmakers backed a resolution rebuking Trump's withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria. Bloomberg's...
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China Vows Response to U.S. Bill on Xinjiang
Dec.03 -- Relations between Washington and Beijing are likely to see further strain after U.S. lawmakers passed a bill that could sanction Chinese officials for human rights abuses against Muslim minorities. It’s a move that threatens to...
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Protests Erupt Nationwide After President Trump Acquitted by Senate
Protesters erupted nationwide after the Senate voted to acquit President Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
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Pelosi: Nadler, Schiff to Lead House Impeachment Trial Managers
Jan.15 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi named Judiciary Chairman Jerome Nadler and Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff to lead seven managers who will present the impeachment case against President Donald Trump in the Senate. Pelosi speaks...
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Pelosi Targets $1 Trillion or More for Next Round of Stimulus
Apr.07 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told Democrats on a private conference call on Monday that the next round of stimulus from Congress aimed at the coronavirus pandemic will be at least another $1 trillion. Bloomberg’s Kevin Cirilli...
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Pelosi Says ‘Major’ State Aid to Be Included in Next Relief Bill
Apr.22 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, discusses plans for a “major” aid package focused on providing relief to state and local governments impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. She speaks with Bloomberg’s...
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Fauci: Seeing 'Disturbing Surge' of Covid-19 Infections
Jun.23 -- Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says he's seeing a "disturbing surge" of coronavirus cases. He also says he hasn’t been asked to slow down testing. He speaks at a hearing of...
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Powell Urges Congress to Not Remove Fiscal Support Too Quickly
Jun.17 -- Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell answers questions in a video conference before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee.
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GOP, Democrats at Impasse on Stimulus
Aug.05 -- White House negotiators say they’re no closer to agreeing with Democrats on the size and the scope of the latest stimulus package. This comes as President Donald Trump says he’s ready to take steps of his own. Bloomberg’s...
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U.S. Stimulus Negotiations Near Brink of Collapse
Aug.07 -- The next round of coronavirus relief hangs in the balance as talks on Thursday ended with both sides accusing the other of refusing to compromise. Bloomberg Government’s Jack Fitzpatrick has the details on “Bloomberg...
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Trump Eyes His Own Virus Relief Steps
Aug.03 -- In the U.S., Republicans and Democrats are struggling to hammer out a stimulus plan that they can agree on. President Donald Trump is looking to take matters into his own hands with an executive order. Bloomberg’s Kathleen Hays...
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U.S. Faces Dwindling Chance of Stimulus Deal as House Returns
Sep.14 -- U.S. lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill with no movement in sight on a potential plan for Covid-19 relief funding, while some Republicans say a deal may not happen before election day. Bloomberg’s Kevin Cirilli reports on...
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Airlines to Start Laying Off Thousands as Aid Talks Drag On
Sep.30 -- U.S. carriers couldn’t wait another day for Washington to pass another stimulus bill. They’re starting to lay off thousands of workers which adds to the job cuts that are being announced across a long list of industries ranging...
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Trump Halts Stimulus Talks Until After Election
Oct.06 -- President Donald Trump has ended talks on a new stimulus package, announcing on Twitter that he’s putting negotiations on hold until after the election. Democrats have been pushing a $2.2 trillion package, while the White House...
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Congress Ready To Roll Out New COVID-19 Relief Plan
Republicans say the $908 billion plan has President Trump's support, but the deal is less than half of what Democrats had proposed.
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GOP Leaders Cite Progress in Stimulus Talks
Dec.16 -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he’s optimistic the two sides will be able to complete an understanding sometime soon. He spoke after a late night negotiating session with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other...
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U.S. Aid Plan Splits Most Contentious Items
Dec.15 -- U.S. lawmakers have revealed details of their proposed $908 billion stimulus package. It’s going to be split into two parts. Bloomberg’s Derek Wallbank reports on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe.”