Paul Ryan

Ryan assures Republican senators House will not pass 'skinny' Obamacare repeal

As the contents of the skinny bill were released, the Senate also passed a measure that would permanently repeal the Obamacare tax on high-cost, employer-provided insurance along party lines.

Jul 28, 2017, 10:10 AM IST

US House speaker says wants to pass Russia sanctions bill soon

US House Speaker Paul Ryan on Wednesday said he wants to move a strong bill regarding sanctions on Russia as quickly as possible bill but that the legislation still faces procedural and policy hurdles.

Jul 12, 2017, 22:26 PM IST

US House Speaker Paul Ryan: Russia probe will help US allies

US House Speaker Paul Ryan says one of the reasons the US Congress has launched a thorough investigation into Russia's alleged meddling in the 2016 US election is to "prevent the same kind of thing happening" to its NATO and other allies.

Apr 22, 2017, 21:55 PM IST

US House Speaker backs intelligence panel chair in Russia probe

The top Republican in Congress on Tuesday stood by Devin Nunes, who is under fire for his handling of an investigation into possible Russian ties to Trump`s election campaign. 

Mar 28, 2017, 23:19 PM IST

After legislative defeat, Trump promises 'great' plan to replace Obamacare

Donald Trump has suffered a humiliating legislative defeat as Republicans were forced to pull their repeal of the Obamacare bill, prompting the US President to declare that his predecessor's flagship scheme will fall apart, as he promised to make a "great" new healthcare plan for Americans.

Mar 25, 2017, 23:34 PM IST

US Speaker Paul Ryan dented by healthcare debacle, but keeps support

U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan on Friday acknowledged the unthinkable for a Republican leader: he could not deliver the votes to repeal and replace Obamacare, even though he and his fellow Republicans had vowed to do so for seven years.

Mar 25, 2017, 08:50 AM IST

Mike Pence defends his use of personal email account

Defending his use of a personal email account, US Vice President Mike Pence has said "there`s no comparison" between his situation and Hillary Clinton`s use of a private email server that rocked the 2016 presidential campaign.

Mar 04, 2017, 09:07 AM IST

Kansas shooting: After Donald Trump, US House Speaker condoles Indian's death

After US President Donald Trump condemned the killing of an Indian techie during a shooting at a Kansas bar, House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan has offered his condolences.

Mar 02, 2017, 10:39 AM IST

US House Speaker Paul Ryan renominated to top House post

Paul Ryan, who faced no challengers from Republican ranks, was nominated in a unanimous voice vote in a closed-door meeting of all Republican lawmakers in the House.

Nov 16, 2016, 08:41 AM IST

US House Republicans keep Paul Ryan as Speaker

Republican members of the US House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously chose Paul Ryan to keep his job as Speaker, following their victory at the polls last week, the House GOP conference announced.

Nov 16, 2016, 01:16 AM IST

US' inclusiveness and plurality will remain intact: Paul Ryan

Amid protests against President- elect Donald Trump and fear of attack on the religious and ethnic diversity of the country, a top Republican leader today assured Americans that the nation's inclusiveness and plurality will remain intact and there was no threat to them.

Nov 14, 2016, 00:21 AM IST

US Speaker Ryan pledges to work with Trump on bold agenda

US House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan, who sparred with Donald Trump at times during his presidential campaign, pledged on Wednesday to work closely with the president-elect to forge an aggressive Republican legislative agenda from the outset of 2017.

Nov 10, 2016, 00:37 AM IST

Donald Trump intensifies attacks on Ryan with four weeks left until Election Day

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump escalated his attacks on U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan on Wednesday, deepening a fracture in the party with only four weeks to go until the Nov. 8 election.

Oct 13, 2016, 02:20 AM IST

Donald Trump steps up his attacks on US House speaker Paul Ryan and fleeing Republicans

Donald Trump stepped up his attacks against U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday, calling him a "weak and ineffective leader" and saying Ryan and other Republicans were hurting his bid for the White House by holding back their support.

Oct 12, 2016, 00:33 AM IST

Top US Republican Paul Ryan distances himself from Donald Trump's White House bid

Paul Ryan, the top Republican in the US Congress, said on Monday he would not defend Donald Trump nor campaign with him.

Oct 10, 2016, 23:36 PM IST

Donald Trump, seeking to end Republican row, backs House speaker

Donald Trump reversed course Friday and endorsed House Speaker Paul Ryan for re-election, seeking to end deep divisions within the Republican Party and stem his presidential campaign.

Aug 06, 2016, 06:39 AM IST

Mike Pence distances self from Donald Trump, backs House Speaker Paul Ryan

 Republican Vice Presidential candidate Mike Pence distanced himself from Donald Trump and expressed his "strong" support for House Speaker Paul Ryan.

Aug 04, 2016, 05:00 AM IST

Donald Trump declines to endorse Ryan, McCain for re-election

Donald Trump on Tuesday declined to endorse two fellow Republicans, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan and U.S. Senator John McCain, in their upcoming re-election battles.

Aug 03, 2016, 02:38 AM IST

Nomination battle over, Trump seeks to close ranks

Having prevailed in his remarkable run to the Republican presidential nomination, Donald Trump turns to his next task of healing crippling party divisions and solidifying support for his White House campaign.

Jul 20, 2016, 16:04 PM IST

US House speaker formally asks that Clinton be denied classified data

The top elected U.S. Republican formally asked the country`s intelligence chief not to give Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton any classified information during the election campaign, according to a letter released on Thursday.

Jul 07, 2016, 18:18 PM IST