Latest in Tag: Congress Highlight
Latest in Tag: Congress
Seattle mayor condemns “insurrection of extremists” at US Capitol
US President-elect Joe Biden condemned the “insurrection” at the US Capitol on Wednesday, after some Trump supporters broke into the building
US Congress convenes to formally count Electoral College votes
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, on Wednesday dismissed Trump’s allegations of widespread fraud in the White House race.
Trump administration officials subpoenaed in impeachment inquiry amid escalating partisan tensions
The subpoenas were issued to acting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought, OMB’s Associate Director of National Security Programs Michael Duffey, and State Department Counselor Ulrich Brechbuhl.
Door-knock mission concluded events on Friday
Egyptian community in US awaits Al-Sisi’s visit, realises value of bilateral cooperation, says Tawfik
US-Egyptian relationship remains strong despite Congress, American media criticism: Paul Salem
Egypt’s constitutional amendments are state policy, will not affect bilateral relations, says Middle East Institute’s president
Michigan’s Rashida Tlaib set to become first Muslim woman in Congress
Democratic candidate Rashida Tlaib is about to make history by becoming the first Muslim woman elected to Congress. She said that although people “can’t pronounce my name, they remember the thing that I do for them.”Former state lawmaker Rashida Tlaib is set to become the first Muslim woman elected to the US Congress after winning …
Parliamentary delegation visits US to meet congress
Human rights conditions will be among the topics discussed in the meetings, according to Tarek El-Khouly
Egypt says it awaits Congress vote on US aid reduction
On the other hand, Egypt dismisses human rights violation allegations
Al-Sisi stresses to Hungarian PM importance of dealing with countries that support terrorism
The president earlier met with US congressmen, and asserted Egypt’s stance towards such countries
White House can’t take any decision without congress’s approval: Salem
Trump’s upcoming visit to the Middle East will tackle terrorism, Iran, Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and Syrian crisis
Transparency could increase US aid to Egypt: congress members
“Terrorism is a fight that we should all be in,” says congressman Juan Vargas
Al-Sisi holds additional meeting with US congresspeople in Cairo
The meeting included ways of increasing coordination and consultation between both sides
US Congress delegation visiting Egypt meets President Al-Sisi and Defense Minister
The delegation also inspected St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church, the site of the deadly attack in December
Shoukry meets US Congress delegation visiting Egypt
The US congress delegation visiting Egypt is headed by Senator Dana Rohrabacher, says state media outlet
Al-Sisi discusses strengthening strategic relations with US congress delegation
The US congressman and delegation also met with the minister of defence
Why many Republican lawmakers won’t shed a tear if Trump loses
Donald Trump’s erratic campaign has Republicans running for Congress wringing their hands. But with three months and possibly many more unpredictable Trump outbursts to go, they are caught between a rock and hard place.
FBI head testifies to Congress over Clinton investigation
FBI Director James Comey has appeared before Congress to answer questions on the agency’s decision to not prosecute Hillary Clinton. The House Speaker was among the critics of the outcome, which has outraged Republicans.
US congress delegation reviews counter-terrorism efforts with defence minister
The congress is currently visiting to meet Al-Sisi, other government officials
US congress members to meet with President Al-Sisi in Egypt
Several US members of congress have visited Egypt in recent months
Paul Ryan meets Al-Sisi, Shoukry, Ali Abdul Aal
The US House of Representatives speaker arrived in Cairo to discuss issues of shared interest with Egyptian officials
After Russian plane attack, US seeks better ties with Egypt: Researcher
Al-Sisi, Sobhi met with US Congress delegation to discuss bilateral cooperation
US Congress passes bill complicating Obama’s plans to close Guantanamo
A bill that extends the ban on transferring Guantanamo prisonors to the US mainland has sailed through Congress. Its passage will complicate President Barack Obama’s efforts to close the notorious prison. The US Senate on Tuesday passed the bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with a vote of 91-3, a week after …
Iran showdown in Congress damages US credibility
The White House has secured enough support in the Senate to successfully veto a resolution that would “disapprove” of the Iran nuclear deal. But it is a hollow victory, as a presidential veto could damage US credibility. The votes have been tallied. At least 34 US Senators will support the Iran nuclear deal, and back …
Guantanamo: Where US terror prisoners occupy Cuban soil
Barack Obama would like to close the US prison at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba before the end of his term. The Cubans would like to have the entire base back. And the US Congress is opposed to both ideas, Kersten Knipp writes. Oh the things that Cuba could offer! Pineapples, coconuts, oranges and bananas, as well as potatoes, lettuce and…
Tahya Misr Fund’s head claims NGOs aim to ‘bring down state organisations’
Meeting between US Congress delegation and NGOs covered deterioration of rights in Egypt
President Al-Sisi speaks to Obama as US aid resumes in full after suspension
Security by military force has been prioritised over democratic progress, but changes to terms of credit suggests White House’s support has changed
Netanyahu’s Congress Speech: Manipulating the Middle East’s security architecture
By James M. Dorsey A satirical video of Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu’s speech to the US Congress captures the essence of his message and his political strategy on the eve of Israeli elections. “There are three things we must always remember: First Iran, and second Iran, and third Iran, Iran, Iran, again and again; …
US House of Representatives delegation meets Al-Sisi, Shoukry, Sobhi
Delegates reaffirm need to “conserve” bilateral relations with Egypt
Resumption of military aid to Egypt part of US spending bill for 2015
A new clause permits Secretary of State to bypass democratic conditions on aid
US to send 10 Apache helicopters to Egypt
Kerry describes Egypt as “strategic partner” on regional issues in phone call with Egyptian counterpart