Tag: US Senate

Thursday, May 14th 2020 - 08:11 UTC
US Senate limits internet surveillance tools under the national security umbrella

The US Senate narrowly blocked an amendment on Wednesday that would have prevented law enforcement from collecting information on Americans' Internet habits without a warrant, as the Senate moved toward a reauthorization of divisive surveillance tools.
Thursday, May 14th 2020 - 08:00 UTC
US Senate votes financial support for local newspapers and broadcast outlets

Thousands of local US newspapers and broadcast outlets, grappling with a massive downturn in advertising because of the Covid-19 pandemic, would be eligible for financial help under legislation introduced in Congress on Wednesday.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2020 - 07:45 UTC
US Senate approves bipartisan US$ 480 billion relief package for small businesses

The US Senate approved a bipartisan, nearly half-trillion-dollar relief package on Tuesday, with funding earmarked for devastated small businesses, overwhelmed hospitals, and a ramp-up of testing nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saturday, February 1st 2020 - 08:20 UTC
Trump's acquittal of the impeachment trial any moment with solid Republican Senators' support

The US Senate on Friday voted against calling witnesses and collecting new evidence in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, clearing the way for Trump's likely acquittal in the coming days.
Thursday, January 30th 2020 - 08:29 UTC
Trump could be acquitted on Friday of the impeachment trial

Democratic push to force Republicans to accept witnesses at Donald Trump's impeachment trial in the US Senate appeared to be flagging on Wednesday, raising the possibility the President could be acquitted as early as Friday.
Friday, January 17th 2020 - 10:33 UTC
Historic impeachment trial of Trump opens; Decisive US Senate controlled by Republicans

The historic impeachment trial of Donald Trump opened on Thursday in the US Senate, as lawmakers took a solemn oath to be “impartial” in deciding whether to force the 45th US president from office.
Friday, January 17th 2020 - 10:30 UTC
Another victory for Trump: US Senate passes overwhelmingly the North American trade pact

The US Senate on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to approve a new North American trade pact, handing President Donald Trump a second back-to-back trade win just as his impeachment trial was beginning in Washington. After a brief debate, lawmakers voted 89-10 in favor of a bill allowing the US-Mexico-Canada agreement to take effect, overhauling trade relations among the three countries.
Friday, November 22nd 2019 - 09:38 UTC
President Trump wants an impeachment trial in the US Senate, “the only chamber he can expect fairness”

President Donald Trump wants an impeachment trial to go forward in the US Senate because he would receive due process there and he expects Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden would be among the witnesses, a White House spokesman said on Thursday.
Saturday, May 12th 2018 - 09:23 UTC
CIA nominee Gina Haspel praised by ex Vice-president Cheney who supports using torture against terror

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney said the US should restart the harsh detention and interrogation practices used on terror suspects after 9/11, and called on the Senate to confirm CIA nominee Gina Haspel.
Wednesday, April 11th 2018 - 09:41 UTC
Zuckerberg manages first congressional hearing but many questions remain about Facebook's privacy policy

Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg testified about data privacy on Tuesday in a marathon hearing before the United States Senate Judiciary and Commerce committees. Here are seven takeaways.