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The United States Congress or U.S. Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States and consists of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Both senators and representatives are chosen through direct election, though vacancies in the Senate may be filled by a governor's appointment. Congress has 535 voting members: 100 senators and 435 representatives, the latter defined by the Reapportionment Act of 1929. In addition, the House of Representatives has six non-voting members, bringing the total membership of the US Congress to 541 or fewer in the case of vacancies.

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U.S. Congress defense bill defies Trump's wishes U.S. lawmakers unveiled the final version of a massive annual defense policy bill on Thursday that defies several of President Donald Trump's demands. Gloria Tso reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:38Published 20 minutes ago

Pressure rises on U.S. Congress to pass COVID bill [NFA] U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke on the phone Thursday and agreed that a COVID-19 relief package and a government.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:59Published 9 hours ago

Nasdaq High, Congress Inches Toward Stimulus Deal Lukas Jackson/Reuters US stocks closed mixed on Thursday amid falling jobless claims and new hopes for a stimulus deal. The Nasdaq composite closed at all-time highs, while the S&P 500 lost its record.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:33Published 10 hours ago

Farmers protest: 'Congress is distressed, looking for some chaos', alleges CM Chouhan Addressing a gathering in Madhya Pradesh's Sehore on December 03, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan spoke on farmers' protest. Chouhan said, "Congress has always opposed farmers... Credit: ANI Duration: 02:23Published 17 hours ago

Kelly To Be Sworn In, Flipping Arizona From Red To Blue On Wednesday, Democrats will pick up a Senate seat when former astronaut Mark Kelly is sworn in as a US senator for Arizona. Kelly defeated Republican Sen. Martha McSally last month. Other.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:33Published 2 days ago

Bipartisan lawmakers propose $908 bln COVID-19 relief bill [NFA] A bipartisan group of U.S. senators and members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday proposed a $908 billion COVID relief bill that would fund measures through March 31, but it hasn't been.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:37Published 2 days ago

Mnuchin, Powell push for more small business aid America's top U.S. economic officials urged Congress on Tuesday to provide more help for small businesses amid fears that a vaccine may not arrive in time to prevent a surging coronavirus pandemic from.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:30Published 3 days ago

McConnell Thinks Congress Can Deliver COVID Stimulus This Month On Monday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell discussed the impending COVID stimulus package. McConnell said there is "no reason" Congress can't quickly agree a new round of coronavirus stimulus... Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published 3 days ago

Watch \| Protesting farmers vs Congress workers: Heated argument over posters A heated argument reportedly broke out between protesting farmers and Congress workers in Delhi. Cadre of the main Opposition party had set up tents at the Nirankari Samagam ground in Delhi's Burari to.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:02Published 3 days ago

GHMC elections 2020: Politicos cast their votes Polling for Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is underway. Hyderabadis went to polling booth on Dec 01 to cast their votes. Major parties who are competing in GHMC elections are Telangana.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:17Published 3 days ago

Won't allow any political leader to speak on our stage: BKU Krantikari Punjab president While addressing a press conference at Delhi-Haryana Border, Surjeet S Phul, President, BKU Krantikari (Punjab) on November 29 said, "We've decided that we won't allow any political party leader to.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:28Published 5 days ago

‘Congress ends up opposing country while opposing PM Modi’: JP Nadda BPJ president JP Nadda took a jibe at Congress and J&K leaders in Hyderabad. He said, “In Jammu and Kashmir, NC leader Farooq Abdullah says he'll seek China's help to restore Article 370. PDP leader.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:10Published 6 days ago

Congress opposes Narendra Modi but ends up opposing country: JP Nadda Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda addressed a rally on November 27. He said, "In Jammu and Kashmir, NC leader Farooq Abdullah says he'll seek China's help to restore Article 370. PDP.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:32Published 1 week ago

Left trade unions block railway track in Bengal against Centre's new labour laws The members of Left trade union blocked railway track at Belgharia station in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. They are protesting against Centre's new labour and farm laws on November 26. A.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:51Published 1 week ago

Assam CM Sonowal pays last respects to Tarun Gogoi in Guwahati Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal paid last respects to Tarun Gogoi, who passed away on November 23 at GMCH hospital in Guwahati. Former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi passed away at age of 86. Veteran.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:10Published 2 weeks ago

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Why there's no 'Australian AOC' and it's unlikely one will emerge any time soon Americans from minority groups - many of them new to politics - have continued to slingshot into Congress in the US election. But for those considering a political career in Australia, federal.. SBS - Published 3 weeks ago
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Jon Stewart Rips Congress Over Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Jon Stewart is calling out Congress for being stingy when it comes to soldiers injured by toxic fumes during battle -- and he claims the government's got the money, it's just spending it in the wrong.. TMZ.com - Published on September 15, 2020
Trump says U.S. pulling some soldiers out of Germany over NATO spending feud President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States would cut the number of U.S. troops deployed in Germany to 25,000, a reduction of about 9,500, in a move likely to upset both his fellow.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
Governor shuts streets in Brasilia to stop protesters reaching Congress, Supreme Court The governor of the federal district in which Brazil's capital Brasilia is located closed the area around the presidential palace, ministries, Supreme Court and Congress on Sunday to keep right-wing.. Reuters - Published on June 14, 2020

Venezuela's opposition says to extend congress' term after court appoints electoral body Venezuelan opposition leaders pledged to extend the term of the current legislature past the end date of January 2021 after the government-friendly Supreme Court appointed an electoral body to oversee.. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020
Brazil House Speaker Maia says he will decide on impeachment at 'appropriate time' Rodrigo Maia, the speaker of Brazil's lower house of Congress, said during an online event on Monday that he would decide whether to open impeachment proceedings against President Jair Bolsonaro at.. Reuters - Published on June 1, 2020
El Salvador's Congress OKs law to reopen economy, President Bukele vows veto El Salvador's Congress passed a new emergency bill to address the impact of the coronavirus crisis and gradually reopen the Central American nation's economy, while President Nayib Bukele has vowed to.. Reuters - Published on May 31, 2020
U.S. State Department clears $1.4 billion sale of Patriot air and missile system to Kuwait The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $1.425 billion sale of Patriot air and missile defense system components and upgrades to Kuwait, the Pentagon said on Thursday after notifying Congress.. Reuters - Published on May 28, 2020

Hong Kong no longer deserves special U.S. status, Pompeo says U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Congress on Wednesday that Hong Kong no longer qualifies for its special status under U.S. law, potentially dealing a crushing blow to its status as a major.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020
Only 'remote' chance of recertifying Hong Kong autonomy in future, Pompeo says U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told the U.S. Congress on Wednesday that China "has shed any pretense" that the people of Hong Kong enjoy the autonomy required by law, in a report certifying his.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020
Pompeo says Hong Kong does not warrant pre-1997 special treatment Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he had certified on Wednesday to Congress that Hong Kong no longer warranted special treatment under U.S. law in the same way that applied when the territory was.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020	China's new Hong Kong laws a 'flagrant breach' of agreement, foreign officials say Nearly 200 political figures from around the world on Saturday decried Beijing's proposed national security laws for Hong Kong, including 17 U.S. Congress members, as international tensions grow over.. Reuters - Published on May 23, 2020
Brazil delays vote on land bill amid threat of environmental boycott Brazil's lower house of Congress on Wednesday delayed voting on a land bill seen by some as contributing to deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, which has dozens of European companies threatening to.. Reuters - Published on May 20, 2020	El Salvador's president extends lockdown, crimping law allowing restart of economy El Salvador's government on Tuesday extended a strict lockdown until June 6, after President Nayib Bukele threatened to veto a law passed by Congress aimed at accelerating the reopening of the.. Reuters - Published on May 20, 2020
Chile finance, presidency ministers in quarantine after meeting with infected lawmakers Two of Chile´s top Cabinet ministers said on Sunday they would quarantine after coming in close contact with Chilean lawmakers who tested positive for the coronavirus during negotiations in Congress. Reuters - Published on May 17, 2020	Trump vetoes Iran war powers resolution U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed legislation passed by both houses of Congress to limit a president's ability to wage war against Iran, as Trump wages a campaign of maximum pressure.. Reuters - Published on May 6, 2020
Pompeo delays Hong Kong report to see if China acts to 'further undermine' autonomy The U.S. State Department is delaying a report to Congress assessing whether Hong Kong enjoys sufficient autonomy from China to continue receiving special treatment from the United States, Secretary of.. Reuters - Published on May 6, 2020	U.S. should keep Congress informed about nuclear talks with Saudis: GAO The U.S. Departments of State and Energy should commit to regular briefings to relevant committees in Congress on talks about nuclear power cooperation with Saudi Arabia, a congressional watchdog said.. Reuters - Published on May 4, 2020
Congress Republicans accuse China of seeking to indoctrinate U.S. students A group of U.S. House of Representatives Republicans released a letter on Monday charging China with seeking to indoctrinate American students, the latest anti-China statement from congressional allies.. Reuters - Published on May 4, 2020	Brazil's Bolsonaro headlines anti-democratic rally amid alarm over handling of coronavirus Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro attacked Congress and the courts in a speech to hundreds of supporters on Sunday as the number of coronavirus cases blew past 100,000 in Brazil, underlining the.. Reuters - Published on May 3, 2020
Afghanistan likely facing coronavirus 'health disaster': U.S. watchdog Afghanistan, beset by a poor healthcare system, malnutrition, war and other vulnerabilities, likely is facing a "health disaster" from the coronavirus, a watchdog report to the U.S. Congress warns. Reuters - Published on May 1, 2020	Peru's leader says to propose comprehensive pension reform Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Wednesday rejected a bill approved by Congress earlier this month that would have let people withdraw up to 25% of their holdings in private pension funds and.. Reuters - Published on April 29, 2020
In letter to Trump, Turkey's Erdogan urges better U.S. understanding Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said in a letter to President Donald Trump he hoped the U.S. Congress would better understand the strategic importance of their relations, given solidarity and supplies.. Reuters - Published on April 29, 2020	Brazil's Bolsonaro accuses house speaker of trying to remove him from office Brazil's right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday accused the speaker of the lower house of Congress of turning state governors against him in the coronavirus crisis and seeking to remove him.. Reuters - Published on April 16, 2020
Brazil lawmakers pass 'war budget' as coronavirus cases top 10,000 Brazil's lower house of Congress approved a constitutional amendment for a "war budget" to separate coronavirus-related spending from the government's main budget and shield the economy as the country.. Reuters - Published on April 5, 2020	Factbox: Coronavirus hits U.S. Congress, with first cases, quarantines The first two members of the U.S. Congress have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and at least 22 others have said they are self-quarantining, many because of exposure to the two congressmen,.. Reuters - Published on March 20, 2020
Mexican lower house approves emergency fund for coronavirus use Mexico's lower house of Congress on Wednesday approved a bill to create a fund that would free up nearly 181 billion pesos ($7.5 billion) for use in emergencies such as combating coronavirus. Reuters - Published on March 19, 2020	Bolsonaro's second COVID-19 test is negative, Brazil seeks to declare state of emergency Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday his second coronavirus test was negative and his government asked Congress to authorize a state of emergency that would allow it to scrap fiscal targets.. Reuters - Published on March 18, 2020
Brazil records first coronavirus death, Bolsonaro awaits new test result Brazil on Tuesday reported its first confirmed death from the coronavirus outbreak, and tests were underway on four other possible COVID-19 fatalities, as Congress canceled a joint session due to.. Reuters - Published on March 17, 2020	Brazil records first coronavirus death as Congress suspends session Brazil on Tuesday reported its first confirmed death from the coronavirus outbreak, and tests were underway on four other possible victims of COVID-19, as Congress canceled a joint session due to.. Reuters - Published on March 17, 2020
El Salvador president seeks emergency powers to fight coronavirus El Salvador's Congress will on Friday debate temporarily suspending a range of civil liberties including the right to freely enter and exit the country, as President Nayib Bukele resorts to tougher.. Reuters - Published on March 13, 2020	Brazil's Congress overturns presidential veto on spending bill Brazil's Congress overturned a presidential veto on Wednesday in an on-going battle over appropriations with President Jair Bolsonaro's government, opening the way for lawmakers to spend an extra 20.. Reuters - Published on March 11, 2020
Venezuela opposition marches to Congress in showdown with Maduro Venezuela's opposition on Tuesday will march to downtown Caracas with the aim of regaining control of the national legislature, which was snatched by pro-government lawmakers in January, setting up a.. Reuters - Published on March 10, 2020	Argentine president to send abortion legalization law to Congress Argentine President Alberto Fernandez announced on Sunday that he will send to Congress a bill to legalize abortion, an initiative that has broad social support but is also strongly opposed by.. Reuters - Published on March 1, 2020
U.S. Congress offices advised to set coronavirus contingency operations Members of the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday were advised to establish plans for alternative work arrangements in case the coronavirus becomes widespread in the United States. Reuters - Published on February 28, 2020	Pence says virus poses low-level threat in U.S., working with Congress on spending bill U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Thursday the threat from coronavirus to the American public remains low, and the White House has begun discussions with leaders of the U.S. Congress on a.. Reuters - Published on February 27, 2020
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Trump administration seeks $2.5 billion in funds to fight coronavirus The Trump administration is asking Congress for $2.5 billion to fight the fast-spreading coronavirus, including more than $1 billion for vaccines, the White House said on Monday. Reuters - Published on February 25, 2020	Trump asking Congress for $2.5 billion to fight coronavirus: White House The Trump administration is sending to the U.S. Congress a budget request for $2.5 billion to fight coronavirus, the White House said on Monday. Reuters - Published on February 25, 2020
U.S. Democrats want Russia sanctions over 2020 election interference Senior U.S. Democrats said on Monday that President Donald Trump's administration should immediately impose sanctions on Russia after U.S. intelligence officials told members of Congress that Russia.. Reuters - Published on February 25, 2020	Salvadoran president sends more soldiers to fight crime after standoff with lawmakers Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele deployed hundreds of soldiers on Tuesday to fight gangs, days after facing criticism for barging into Congress with the army to pressure lawmakers over his security.. Reuters - Published on February 19, 2020
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Brazil lawmakers urge Congress to shelve indigenous mining bill Opposition lawmakers called on Brazil's Congress on Thursday to reject a proposal by far-right President Jair Bolsonaro to open indigenous reservations to commercial mining, saying it endangered some.. Reuters - Published on February 13, 2020	Mexican president intends to send judicial reform proposal to Congress Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday he will send Congress a proposal crafted by the Supreme Court that aims to strengthen the judiciary to combat corruption and abuse of.. Reuters - Published on February 12, 2020

United States Congress

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