Government shutdown would be Republicans’ fault, Jeffries warns

Government shutdown would be Republicans’ fault, Jeffries warns

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Thursday that Democrats will not be “intimidated” by the Trump administration’s warning to federal agencies to prepare for mass firings if the government shuts down next week. “If the government shuts down, it’s because they [Republicans] want the government to shut down,” Jeffries, D-New York, told reporters, just days…

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Trump and Modi strike conciliatory tone, voice optimism on U.S.-India trade talks

Trump and Modi strike conciliatory tone, voice optimism on U.S.-India trade talks

US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend “Howdy, Modi!” at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, September 22, 2019. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi voiced optimism about reaching a trade deal on Tuesday, softening rhetoric after months of friction over…

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