Congress does its annual winter cleaning of stowed-away legislation
The 118th Congress comes to a close in early January, and lawmakers face an intimidating amount of work over the…
These are the end-of-year political showdowns that will help decide America’s future
America is heading for a year-end political collision that will set the stage for showdowns between the new Republican-led House…
DACA court ruling the latest twist for controversial Obama-era immigration policy
The ruling by a federal appeals court that the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is illegal marks…
Trump launches direct attack on McConnell a month out from midterm elections
Former President Donald Trump on Friday night directly ridiculed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, saying on his social media platform…
House passes funding bill as Republicans decry Senate colleagues’ failure to extract concessions
House Democrats passed a government funding bill despite opposition from Republicans who wanted more concessions before agreeing to avert a…
Government funding bill to include over $12 billion in new Ukraine aid
A continuing resolution to fund the government will include over $12 billion in funding for Ukraine, according to a source…
Congress flirts with government shutdown as Manchin permitting bill may drag down funding package
Congress faces an end-of-month race to keep the government funded if a continuing resolution with an energy proposal from Sen.…
Manchin energy proposal picks up key GOP vote but still faces tough path to passage
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito Thursday said she will vote for a continuing resolution with an energy permitting reform plan from…
Senate gay marriage bill negotiators to meet on how to advance the legislation before midterms
Bipartisan senators aim to pass gay marriage legislation before the midterms, but a handful of key hurdles remain, including on…
Senate sputters on bill to punish Russia
The bill is so popular that President Joe Biden and 424 members of the bitterly divided House back it.