Politics

Justice Neil M. Gorsuch expressed concern decision upholding president’s tariffs could lead to more power in executive branch and away from people’s elected representatives

It is not clear how Republican defectors will ultimately vote

He cited border security failures tied to drug trafficking and illegal migration

Measure sponsored by Representative Gregory W. Meeks offers House first opportunity to register support or opposition to Mr. Trump’s trade policy since he began deploying tariffs

Schiff said the independent audit would help deliver answers.

House Republican leaders failed this week to muster support to push vote off once more

Schiff said the American people deserve to know more about this scheme and where the money is going.

The legislation is also to report to Congress if the administration obstructs its efforts.

Three Republicans crossed party lines to defeat effort and clear way for tariff challenges

Measure will force Republicans to go on record backing tariffs or angering the president

Measure movement reflects frustration among some G.O.P. lawmakers about Congress ceding authority over trade matters to White House and concern that voters are being hurt by levies

Rubio conceded U.S. officials were dealing with individuals involved in unacceptable things but insisted the arrangement was temporary.

The administration countered the money never technically enters U.S. hands.

Rubio said they are in the transition and stabilization phase.

Rubio said their policy is by no means to leave in place something permanent that is as corrupt as described.

The proposed legislation calls for the Government Accountability Office to begin an audit within 30 days and issue findings to Congress within 90 days.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen warned America’s dollars are still going to drug runners and significant organizations.

Casten warned without clear legal authority and formal controls the arrangement could amount to a fraudulent conveyance or illegal transfer of property.

The administration says its handling of the oil money is intended to prevent creditors from trying to seize the funds.

Administration spending to advance foreign policy objectives outside congressional scrutiny has led to trouble in the past.