Congress

'Progress' but still no deal to avoid US govt shutdown

Washington - Muslimchronicle

President Donald Trump admitted Friday that chances were "not looking good" that 11th-hour talks in Congress would break an impasse over spending and avert a US government shutdown. Less that two-and-a-half hours before a midnight deadline to reach a short-term deal to keep the federal government running at full capacity, Trump lashed out at Democrats. "Not looking good for our great MilitaryRead more

'Progress' but still no deal to avoid US govt shutdown

Washington - Muslimchronicle

As Trump clamps down, migrant workers have much to lose

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Two decades ago, Fatima Nolasco walked over the border into the United States in search of a better life, going on to build a successful business, and a new home. Now, after Donald Trump decided to end a program that has allowed her to work legally in the country, along with 200,000 fellow immigrants from El Salvador, she fears she is about to loseRead more

As Trump clamps down, migrant workers have much to lose

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Peruvian President Kuczynski survives impeachment vote

LIMA - Muslimchronicle

Peruvian President Pablo Kuczynski survived an impeachment vote on Thursday after the Congress failed to pass a motion against him over graft allegations. The motion failed to gain enough votes with 79 in favor, 19 against and 21 abstentions after more than 10 hours of debate by lawmakers in the session. Two-thirds of the vote, or 87 of 130 lawmakersRead more

Peru's president in last-ditch appearance

Lima - Muslimchronicle

Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski on Thursday made a last-ditch effort to stave off impeachment, appearing before lawmakers to deny allegations of corruption linked to disgraced Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht. "I came today at your request to confront and expose the false accusation to the country," the 79-year-old told the full session of Congress. Analysts, however, predicted that impeachment later Thursday on groundsRead more

Congress passes tax overhaul in triumph for Trump

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Congress gave its final approval to a sweeping Republican tax cut plan Wednesday, handing Donald Trump his first major legislative victory nearly a year into his presidency. The House passed the $1.5 trillion plan largely along party lines, 224 to 201, in a re-vote held for procedural reasons hours after the bill cleared the Senate. The bill is expected toRead more

Will Trump send Americans to the Moon? Money talks

Miami - Muslimchronicle

US President Donald Trump's decision this week to return Americans to the Moon makes sense as a way to develop technology to one day reach Mars, but only if Congress allocates the money, experts say. Reviving an American program to explore the Moon is seen as a way to boost jobs and morale at home, while encouraging international collaboration with Europe, Japan, ChinaRead more

India's Congress party names Rahul Gandhi president

New Delhi - Muslimchronicle

India's opposition Congress party named Rahul Gandhi as its new leader on Monday after years of speculation, calling it a "historic occasion". Senior Congress leader Mullappally Ramachandran said the 47-year-old had stood unopposed for election as the president of the party his family had led for generations. "I hereby declare Shri Rahul Gandhi elected as the President of the IndianRead more

Trump wants Congress to fix 'lax' immigration after NY attack

Washington - Muslimchronicle

President Donald Trump said Monday that a bomb attack by a 27-year-old from Bangladesh on New York's subway system underscored the "urgent need" for Congress to enact immigration reform. "First and foremost, as I have been saying since I first announced my candidacy for president, America must fix its lax immigration system, which allows far too many dangerous, inadequately vettedRead more