Fitch’s US credit rating remains on negative watch
The US AAA credit rating is still on negative watch, even after the debt limit agreement, Fitch Ratings announced…
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Senate to vote on Trump’s Saudi weapons vetoes within days
The U.S. Senate will vote within days on whether to override President Donald Trump’s vetoes of legislation to…
Senate breaks from Trump with Syria troop vote
The Republican-led U.S. Senate backed largely symbolic legislation on Monday that broke with President Donald Trump…
After fight that split U.S., Kavanaugh wins place on Supreme Court
The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate on Saturday confirmed Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, dismissing anger…
Senate paves way for $1.15 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia
The U.S. Senate cleared the way for a $1.15 billion sale of tanks and other military equipment to Saudi Arabia…
Senate votes spell Uncertain Fate for Domestic Surveillance Program
A measure to extend spy agencies' bulk collection of Americans' telephone records was blocked in the U.S. Senate…
U.S. Senate refuses Bid to toughen Iran Nuclear Review Bill
The U.S. Senate rejected an effort on Tuesday to require any nuclear agreement with Iran to be considered an…
Senate Confirms U.S. Ambassador to Egypt for State Department Post
The U.S. Senate voted by an overwhelming 78-16 on Monday to confirm Anne Patterson, the U.S. ambassador…
U.S. Lawmakers Begin Last-Ditch Effort on Debt Ceiling
The U.S. Senate prepared for a last ditch effort Wednesday to avoid a historic lapse in the government's borrowing…
Asian Stocks Hunker down As U.S. Debt Deadline Looms
Asian stocks marked time on Wednesday with nervous investors praying that frantic talks in Washington to avert a…
