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Capitol Report: Trump says he’ll ‘most likely’ get tested for coronavirus ‘fairly soon’

President Donald Trump on Friday says he “most likely” would get tested “fairly soon” for the disease COVID-19 caused by the new coronavirus, with his remarks coming during a news conference in which he declared a national emergency......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 13th, 2020

Capitol Report: Pelosi’s drug-pricing bill set to pass House on Thursday, but pharma stocks are up as it’s unlikely to become law

Top Democratic lawmakers say Thursday that the House in the coming days will pass their signature bill that aims to lower drug prices, as they make an effort to show that they’re not solely focused on impeaching President Donald Trump......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 11th, 2019

Capitol Report: Trump calls U.S.-China deal ‘close’ in speech where he blasts Fed and touts economic successes

President Donald Trump said Tuesday a U.S.-China trade deal “could happen soon,” describing a phase-one agreement as “close” in a speech to the Economic Club of New York......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchNov 12th, 2019

Capitol Report: How the U.S.-China trade war started, and what’s coming next

The seeds of the Trump-era trade war between the U.S. and China were planted during the last presidential campaign, when then-candidate Donald Trump said Beijing couldn’t be allowed to continue to “rape our country.”.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchAug 5th, 2019

Capitol Report: Businesses warn of tariffs’ bite as Trump eyes meeting with Xi

President Donald Trump may not have a deadline for a trade deal that averts fresh duties on Chinese products coming into the U.S., but for people like Karen Giberson, it’s the sooner the better......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJun 17th, 2019

Capitol Report: How Mexico tariffs could hurt $600 billion in cross-border trade — and the U.S. economy

The stuttering U.S. economy might suffer a crushing blow, business leaders and other critics contend, if President Trump acts on his threat to shut the border with Mexico to block a rising tide of immigrants......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 31st, 2019

Capitol Report: Romney blasts Trump over Cain and Moore | Marijuana bill may help Republicans keep grip on Senate

Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney is offering a critique of the people that President Donald Trump is trying to install on the Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, a marijuana bill may help Republicans keep their grip on the Senate......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 5th, 2019

Capitol Report: Blockade of the southern border? Here’s what that would mean to U.S.-Mexican trade

The stuttering U.S. economy might suffer a crushing blow, business leaders and other critics contend, if President Trump acts on his threat to shut the border with Mexico to block a rising tide of immigrants......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 3rd, 2019

Capitol Report: Here’s what the U.S. buys from and sells to Mexico

The stuttering U.S. economy might suffer a crushing blow, business leaders and other critics contend, if President Trump acts on his threat to shut the border with Mexico to block a rising tide of immigrants......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 3rd, 2019

Capitol Report: Here’s what the U.S. buys and sells from Mexico

The stuttering U.S. economy might suffer a crushing blow, business leaders and other critics contend, if President Trump acts on his threat to shut the border with Mexico to block a rising tide of immigrants......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 2nd, 2019

Capitol Report: Why a move to close the Mexican border could backfire for Trump, U.S. economy

The stuttering U.S. economy might suffer a crushing blow, business leaders and other critics contend, if President Trump acts on his threat to shut the border with Mexico to block a rising tide of immigrants......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 2nd, 2019

Capitol Report: Pompeo, Zinke urged crackdown on ZTE during Obama years | Bernie Sanders says Trump ‘heartless’ towards immigrants

Pompeo, Zinke urged Obama administration officials to crack down on ZTE; Bernie Sanders says President Trump ‘heartless’ toward immigrants; Hannity and Trump reportedly talk most weeknights; and more ......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 14th, 2018

Capitol Report: Jack Lew blasts Trump on economy: ‘You do the hard work, and someone else spends it on their priorities’

Former Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew, in interview with MarketWatch, said he understands if Democrats push their own budget-busting plans in wake of Trump tax cut......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJun 7th, 2018

Capitol Report: Ryan thought Trump’s ‘Boy Scout’ nickname was a compliment | White House reportedly wants to limit citizenship for legal immigrants

What Ohio’s special election on Tuesday will say about the midterm elections; the Trump administration reportedly wants to limit citizenship for legal immigrants; a legal fund for Trump aides raises $200,000; and more......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchAug 7th, 2018

Capitol Report: DeVos reportedly looking at letting schools use federal funds to buy guns | DNC says hacking attempt was a ‘test’

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is reportedly looking at letting schools use federal funds to buy guns; the Democratic National Committee says a hacking attempt was only a test; and South Africa rips President Donald Trump over a tweet......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchAug 23rd, 2018

Capitol Report: Obama claims ownership of U.S.’s economic recovery as he blasts Trump

Former President Barack Obama on Friday used a speech to sharply criticize his successor as well as claim ownership of the U.S. economic recovery......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 7th, 2018

Capitol Report: Trump defends Kavanaugh, blasts Canada over trade at rare solo news conference

President Donald Trump defended his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh a day ahead of a highly anticipated hearing on Capitol Hill, and bashed Canada over trade at a rare solo news conference on Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 26th, 2018

Capitol Report: Elizabeth Warren blasts ‘Nafta 2.0’ | Trump ally in House has plan to fight Democrats’ probes

Sen Elizabeth Warren criticizes President Donald Trump’s renegotiation of Nafta as well as his approach with the world’s authoritarian regimes. Meanwhile, a Trump ally in the House has a plan fight Democrats’ probes......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchNov 30th, 2018

Capitol Report: Government shutdowns tend to boost Washington’s spending, economist says | Chris Matthews predicts Trump may resign in ‘the coming weeks’

Government expenditures fall during a shutdown, but they then rise sharply in subsequent periods and remain at those levels long after funding is fully restored, says an economist who cites data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 18th, 2018

Capitol Report: Chris Matthews predicts Trump may resign in ‘the coming weeks’ | Government shutdowns tend to boost Washington’s spending, economist says

Government expenditures fall during a shutdown, but they then rise sharply in subsequent periods and remain at those levels long after funding is fully restored, says an economist who cites data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 18th, 2018