Latest american political news
Here are some of the latest American political news stories:
Impeachment Inquiry
- The House Intelligence Committee has released a report on its impeachment inquiry into President Trump, concluding that he abused his power and obstructed Congress. (Source: CNN)
- The report recommends that the House Judiciary Committee draft articles of impeachment against the President. (Source: The New York Times)
2020 Election
- The Democratic National Committee has announced the schedule for the 2020 presidential primary debates. (Source: The Hill)
- Former Vice President Joe Biden has launched his presidential campaign, becoming the 20th candidate to enter the Democratic primary. (Source: The Washington Post)
- Senator Bernie Sanders has released a plan to cancel student loan debt, a key issue for many young voters. (Source: NPR)
Congress
- The House of Representatives has passed a bill to strengthen background checks for gun purchases, sending it to the Senate. (Source: The Associated Press)
- The Senate has confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, despite opposition from Democrats. (Source: Reuters)
White House
- President Trump has announced plans to withdraw the United States from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, a move that has been criticized by Democrats and some Republicans. (Source: The New York Times)
- The President has also announced a new trade deal with Japan, which would reduce tariffs on certain goods and increase access to the Japanese market. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
Other News
- The Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration can continue to enforce a policy that allows the government to detain asylum seekers indefinitely. (Source: The Washington Post)
- The Department of Justice has announced that it will not prosecute former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn for lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia. (Source: CNN)
These are just a few of the latest American political news stories.