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May take several weeks for U.S. to respond to Khashoggi situation, gathering evidence

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said it could be several weeks before the U.S. responds to the killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi.

According to reports, Pompeo told a Saint Louis radio station the U.S. is still in the process of gathering evidence. As a result, the U.S. is holding off on implementing sanctions against the individuals responsible — at least for now.

 

In this Oct. 23, 2018 photo, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks to reporters at a news conference at the State Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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China Relations: China Premier Li Keqiang is optimistic on U.S.Cutting Deals

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Officials are working to resolve differences ahead of upcoming talks between President Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

On Thursday, a delegation of Republican senators discussed bilateral relations with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing.

Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander told the official the U.S. and China are competitors not adversaries and suggested they can prosper together.

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Paul Ryan should focus on holding the majority rather than giving opinions

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In this Oct. 17, 2018, file photo, U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan speaks during a campaign event for Jay Webber, Republican candidate for Congress in the 11th District of New Jersey, in Hanover, N.J. U.S. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

President Trump said outgoing House Speaker Paul Ryan should be focusing on holding the majority rather than giving his opinions on birthright citizenship.

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Indiana Sen. Donnelly, Braun clash on debate stage ahead of election

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The nominees in one of the most highly anticipated Senate races in the country took the debate stage for the final time before election day.

Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly and Republican challenger Mike Braun squared off on Tuesday and clashed on a number of critical issues.

Republican former state Rep. Mike Braun, left, and Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly wave to guest following a U.S. Senate Debate, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, Pool)

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