Exclusive: European envoys take fight for Iran nuclear deal to US Congress – Reuters

Reuters Exclusive: European envoys take fight for Iran nuclear deal to US CongressReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – As Congress faces a possible fight over the future of the Iran nuclear agreement, European ambassadors and officials from President Barack Obama's administration are making their case for preserving the pact directly to U.S. …US Sen. Tom Cotton proposes Trump pitch Iran pact to CongressArkansas Online Tillerson's secret plan to keep US in Iran deal – CNNPoliticsCNNEurope's governments look to bypass Trump to save Iranian nuclear dealThe GuardianDigital Journalall 360 news articles » us congress – Google…

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After Las Vegas massacre, Democrats urge gun laws; Republicans silent – Reuters

Reuters After Las Vegas massacre, Democrats urge gun laws; Republicans silentReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Sunday's massacre in Las Vegas spurred a ritual-like response from U.S. politicians following the mass shootings that have left a trail of victims across the country: Democrats renewed demands for tougher gun laws while …Democrats quickly call for tighter gun laws after Las Vegas shooting massacreCNBC Sen. Murphy Tells Congress to 'Get Off Its Ass' on Gun ControlNBCNews.comLas Vegas shooting: Democrats demand gun legislation, Republicans praise first respondersThe San Diego Union-TribuneCNN –Los Angeles Times –The Daily Dot –GoFundMeall 1,657 news articles »…

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UPDATE 1-Tech executives to testify at US Congress’ Russia hearings – Reuters

VentureBeat UPDATE 1-Tech executives to testify at US Congress' Russia hearingsReutersWASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) – Executives from Facebook , Alphabet Inc's Google and Twitter will appear in the U.S. Congress in the coming weeks as lawmakers probe Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 U.S. election, committee sources said on …US Congress asks Facebook, Google, and Twitter to testify on Russian meddling in 2016 electionVentureBeat Congress is investigating how Twitter bots may have influenced the US electionQuartzTwitter meets with congressional Russia investigators ThursdayCNNNew York Times –Recode –Twitter Blog –Washington Postall 870 news articles » us congress…

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US House Democrats seek urgent hearing on hurricane relief efforts – Reuters

US House Democrats seek urgent hearing on hurricane relief effortsReutersWASHINGTON, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Two senior U.S. House Democrats on Friday sought an emergency Congressional hearing on the state of hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In a letter, Representative Elijah Cummings, the …and more » us democrats – Google News

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Tech executives to testify at US Congress’ Russia hearings – Reuters

Reuters Tech executives to testify at US Congress' Russia hearingsReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Executives from Facebook, Alphabet Inc's Google and Twitter will appear in the U.S. Congress in the coming weeks as lawmakers probe Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 U.S. election, committee sources said on …US Congress asks Facebook, Google, and Twitter to testify on Russian meddling in 2016 electionVentureBeat Congress is investigating how Twitter bots may have influenced the US electionQuartzTwitter, With Accounts Linked to Russia, to Face Congress Over Role in ElectionNew York TimesGizmodo –Recode –Washington Post –CNNMoneyall 317 news articles » us…

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US Congress to act on Puerto Rico relief: House Speaker – Reuters

Reuters US Congress to act on Puerto Rico relief: House SpeakerReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday said Congress would act to provide to the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico the same disaster relief following Hurricane Maria that had been granted to Texas and Florida after Hurricanes …We'll Know Congress Is Serious About Helping Puerto Rico if It Axes This Obscure Shipping LawSlate Magazine The Political Travesty of Puerto RicoRollingStone.comMitt Romney calls on Congress to 'put differences aside,' prioritize Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands 'rescue'Boston.comMiami Herald –USA TODAYall…

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