Trump put Senate Republicans in a real jam. But McConnell might have a way out. – NBC News

Trump put Senate Republicans in a real jam. But McConnell might have a way out.  NBC News Trump’s bid for $ 2,000 stimulus cheques stalls in US Senate  Al Jazeera English McConnell blocks $ 2,000 stimulus checks, then ties them to unrelated Trump demands on tech and election  CNBC McConnell blocks initial Democratic effort for $ 2,000 Covid stimulus checks  The Guardian US Republican leader urges Senate to override Donald Trump veto  ABC News View Full Coverage on Google News “us republicans” – Google News

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New Greenpeace Report Breaks Down Why Next US President Has No Choice But to Prioritize Total ‘Fossil Fuel Phase Out’ – Common Dreams

New Greenpeace Report Breaks Down Why Next US President Has No Choice But to Prioritize Total ‘Fossil Fuel Phase Out’  Common Dreams “The science demands our next president initiate nothing short of a full-scale mobilization to phase out fossil fuels and kickstart the renewable energy economy.” “us president” – Google News

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On Yemen, Congress has Spoken. It Wants the U.S. Out. Now the Ball is in Trump’s Court. – The Intercept

On Yemen, Congress has Spoken. It Wants the U.S. Out. Now the Ball is in Trump’s Court.  The Intercept Congress Is Finally Done With the War in Yemen  Foreign Policy Congress passes historic resolution to end US support for Saudi-led war in Yemen  Vox.com Yemen war: Congress votes to end US military assistance to Saudi Arabia  The Guardian Congress must assert war powers role beyond Yemen: Sanders and Lee  USA TODAY View full coverage on Google News “us congress” – Google News

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Trump ‘will walk out’ if North Korea talks not fruitful – BBC News

CGTN America (blog) Trump 'will walk out' if North Korea talks not fruitfulBBC NewsUS President Donald Trump says that if his planned talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are not fruitful he will "walk out". At a joint news conference, he and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe said maximum pressure must be maintained on North Korea over …Trump bullish on North Korea talks, but willing to walk awayCNN CIA Director Pompeo met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un over Easter weekendWashington PostNorth Korea: Trump says he will leave Kim…

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