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Attorney General Jeff Sessions fronts the House Intelligence Committee on Russia

The House Intelligence Committee is scheduled to interview Jeff Sessions behind closed doors today as…

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Oil Producers discuss extending cutbacks beyond March 2018

Today, representatives from OPEC’s 14 member states will meet with Russia and nine other oil-producing…

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Thursday, November 30

A TAXING DILEMMA US Senate to vote on tax reform Senate Republican leaders aim to…

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GOP tax reform bill heads to the senate floor for vote

Senate Republican leaders aim to hold a vote on tax reform legislation today; however, the…

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European lawmakers debate extending non-lethal military funding to overseas partners

European lawmakers will today debate a program to fund non-lethal training and assistance to external militaries.…

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Wednesday, November 29

UNCERTAINTY BECKONS Czech government steps down; Babis lacks coalition Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka’s government will resign…

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Janet Yellen takes economic outlook testimony to Senate

Janet Yellen testifies before the congressional Joint Economic Committee on America’s economic outlook today—one of…

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Czech government resigns on Wednesday but Babis still without coalition deal

Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka’s government will resign today following parliamentary elections in October. The…

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Latest round of UN-backed Syria talks to kick off in Geneva

Peace talks in Geneva begin today, aiming to end the Syrian civil war. After last…

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Chinese tourists groups return to South Korea as THAAD spat thaws

The first Chinese tour group will arrive in Jeju Island today since Beijing punished Seoul…