Government And Institutions

U.S. House Speaker Ryan plans Harvey aid 'installments'

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan said on Friday that lawmakers will replenish a federal disaster relief fund to keep federal aid flowing to Hurricane Harvey victims but that full assistance will come from Congress in installments.

U.S. House Speaker Ryan plans Harvey aid 'installments'

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan said on Friday that lawmakers will replenish a federal disaster relief fund to keep federal aid flowing to Hurricane Harvey victims but that full assistance will come from Congress in installments.

China-India friction goes way beyond borders

A tense border standoff between China and India has magnified friction over trade and security between the two nations days before their leaders meet face to face.

China-India friction goes way beyond borders

A tense border standoff between China and India has magnified friction over trade and security between the two nations days before their leaders meet face to face.

U.S. releases oil from strategic reserve in Harvey's wake

The U.S. Energy Department on Thursday released 1 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and a White House adviser said more could flow after Tropical Storm Harvey inundated Gulf Coast refineries and drove up motor fuel prices.

Russia must close consulate, annex buildings in U.S., State Dept. says

The United States is requiring Russia to close its consulate in San Francisco and two annex buildings in Washington, D.C. and New York City, the State Department said on Thursday, in response to the Kremlin's decision to shrink the U.S. diplomatic mission in Russia.

Government flood insurance on the brink after Harvey, fmr. FEMA director says

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says 80% of homeowners in Houston are without flood insurance and the program has $5.8 billion left in borrowing limits. For the uninsured, this means funding will need to come straight from the federal government, according to former FEMA Director Joe Allbaugh, who appeared on FOX Business on Thursday.

NAFTA partners unfazed by Trump’s withdrawal threats

While President Donald Trump renewed threats to completely withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement over the weekend, negotiating partners Mexico and Canada started the week by downplaying the U.S. president’s words.

NAFTA partners unfazed by Trump’s withdrawal threats

While President Donald Trump renewed threats to completely withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement over the weekend, negotiating partners Mexico and Canada started the week by downplaying the U.S. president’s words.

Trump prepares to travel to Texas as state copes with Harvey

President Donald Trump on Monday prepared to visit Texas to view the federal government's response to Harvey's devastating flooding as his administration vowed to help the millions of residents dealing with the catastrophic storm.

U.S. officials say 450,000 in Texas likely to seek disaster aid

U.S. emergency management officials said on Monday they were expediting federal resources to Texas to help with rescue efforts after Hurricane Harvey swamped coastal areas of the state and forced 30,000 people to seek refuge in temporary shelters.