Lawmakers reach tentative farm bill deal amid impasse
Senate Agriculture leaders Pat Roberts and Debbie Stabenow say a tentative farm bill deal resolves work requirements for food stamps and other sticking points. The measure covers over 400 billion dollars for farm subsidies nutrition and conservation and aims to pass before the lame duck session ends.
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Defense pact could be criminal in Trump Manafort talks
The New York Daily News reports Trump lawyers acknowledged a joint defense with Paul Manafort while he cooperates with Mueller. Experts warn the arrangement may constitute obstruction of justice if confidential information leaked. Giuliani says he was briefed on Manafort's cooperation and potential pardons, raising further legal questions.
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Pelosi secures Democratic nomination for House speaker
Nancy Pelosi won the Democratic nomination for speaker with 203 votes to 32. She faces a January vote requiring about 218, as Democrats take control after the November elections. Key supporters include Abby Finkenauer Cindy Axne and Dave Loebsack who pledged support.
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EPA biofuel waivers on hold in review of scoring system
The Trump administration has paused the refinery hardship waivers under the Renewable Fuel Standard while it reexamines the scoring used to approve applications. The pause follows widespread debate between oil and farm groups over waiver expansions that increased the number granted in recent years.
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U S China faceoff ahead of G20 Buenos Aires meeting
U S President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping this weekend in Argentina for a private dinner on the eve of the G 20 summit. The talks aim to ease escalating tariffs and support global economic stability amid re election considerations. Kudlow urges Xi to present new ideas to break the deadlock.
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Saudi death worries lawmakers in Washington briefing
Two senior U S cabinet members urged senators not to downgrade ties with Saudi Arabia over Jamal Khashoggi's murder yet lawmakers from both parties said they could not ignore reports that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman directed the killing. Senate leaders pressed for action amid CIA findings and questions about accountability.
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