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Trump mulls compromise on immigration that would allow undocumented people to stay in US
President may step back from previous fiery rhetoric on immigration in policy speech to Congress.
Democrats asked to 'be respectful' during Donald Trump's address to Congress
One Democrat has announced plans to boycott the speech.
Democrats plan to bring people hit by Trump's travel ban to hear his Congress address
American Civil Liberties Union clients are set to attend Trump's big policy speech.
Ted Cruz dubs the halting of Donald Trump's travel ban as 'utterly lawless'
The Texas Senator told a cheering audience that the current Congress has the opportunity to be 'historic'.
Arkansas Republican Tom Cotton told 'we are not paid protestors' during combative town hall meeting
Voters challenge White House as they express their fear of the Trump administration.
Trump accused media of ignoring terror attacks but 'thousands' of US air strikes go unreported
In 2016, at least 456 air strikes in Afghanistan were not disclosed to Congress, military analysts and the media.
Florida congresswoman introduces bill to boot Steve Bannon from National Security Council
The former Breitbart News chief was made a member of the Security Council over the weekend.
Hundreds of medical students and faculty members rally for Obamacare
The protest comes a day before the annual deadline to enrol in the Affordable Care Act.
Duterte not pressuring Congress to reimpose death penalty, president's office says
Reimposing death penalty was among President Duterte's poll promises.
Senate votes for waiver to allow James 'Mad Dog' Mattis to serve as Pentagon chief
The waiver would allow Mattis to bypass law on armed services personnel.
Republican congressman uses campaign funds for 'in-cabin rabbit transport fees' while flying
Committee threatened by Republicans to point out illicit campaign expenses in upcoming report.
House Republicans spark fury with vote to gut independent ethics body
House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi ridicules 'drain the swamp' claims following the move.
House Republicans push for rule changes to prevent repeat of Democrats' sit-in
Democrats staged a sit-in in June after Republican refused vote on gun-control bills.
US Intelligence to reveal an estimate of how many Americans were under government surveillance
The disclosures are expected to be made public as early as January 2017.
UK and US defence chiefs say 'brutal' Bashar al-Assad has no future in Syria
Sir Michael Fallon and Ash Carter again called for a political settlement to stop civil war.
Renewal of sanctions against Iran becomes law without President Obama's signature
US lawmakers insisted that the renewal was important to keep a check on Iran's behaviour.
Bipartisan group of senators call on Congress to investigate Russian interference in election
Republican senator John McCain urges President-elect Trump to accept CIA's report on hacking.
Republicans to force Mattis confirmation as defence secretary with spending bill deal
The short-term spending bill must be approved by Friday (9 December) to avoid a government shutdown.
New peace deal between Colombian government and Farc rebels to be signed on 24 November
The revised agreement will be directly presented before the Congress for approval.
Senate Democrats choose leadership, elevating Bernie Sanders to 'outreach' chair
New York Senator Chuck Schumer will now serve as minority leader.
Democrats demand President-elect Trump rescind Steve Bannon's White House appointment
Senate Democrats have also called on the president-elect to change course and sack Bannon.
Could Donald Trump be impeached before being inaugurated?
The president-elect faces a number of lawsuits, including a fraud case involving the defunct Trump University.
US Election: How best to invest following Donald Trump's victory
Construction, security and pharmaceutical companies could benefit from Trump's policies.
Republican majority in Congress will make it easier for Trump to enact policies
The newly elected US president will not face the hurdles Barack Obama dealt with.
Donald Trump proposes imposing term limits for members of Congress
The GOP nominee proposed capping Senate members to two terms and House members to three terms.
Trump called 'manifestly unqualified liar' in open letter by former lawmakers from his own party
Republican stalwarts didn't pull any punches as they told people to vote for someone else.
Congress members concerned about 9/11 bill after overriding President Obama's veto
The bill allows 9/11 victims and families to sue Saudi Arabia for its alleged involvement in attacks.
Congress approves spending bill to fund US government until 9 December
The bill excludes funding for residents of Flint, Michigan but did include funds to fight Zika.
FBI says hackers have made more attempts to breach state voter registration systems
Comey called on state officials to remain vigilant as 'bad players have been poking around.'
US Congress overturns Barack Obama's veto of 9/11 bill
The first override of Obama's presidency may allow victims' families to sue Saudi Arabia.