Senate passes $1.7 trillion government funding bill to avert shutdown
The Senate voted Thursday to pass a massive $1.7 trillion government spending bill that will fund critical government operations across…
Senate passes $1.7 trillion spending bill with help from Republicans
After a delay related to immigration policy, the Senate on Thursday passed a $1.7 trillion spending bill and sent it…
Spending bill honors lawmakers who are rushing to pass it with buildings, lake named for Pelosi, Leahy, Shelby
Some of the same lawmakers pushing hardest to pass the $1.7T spending bill are also honored in the legislation, which…
Biden judicial nominee stalled by Democrat worried about ‘anti-Asian bias’: Senate aides
Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, is holding up a Biden nominee for prosecuting an alleged Chinese spy, calling the pursuit "anti-Asian"…
White House calls spending bill vote a ‘major test’ on whether House GOP is ‘ready’ to govern
The White House said House Republicans “face a major test” on whether they are “ready to put governing” above the…
Can Congress wrap a complete budget before Christmas, or will they need a New Year’s (continuing) resolution?
Congress is down to the wire in funding the government through the end of the year, GOP are deciding whether…
Clock ticking as Dems try to pass big spending bill by Dec. 16 deadline
Democrats have less than two weeks to find a way to fund the government, and may be forced into a…
Senate passes same-sex marriage bill with bipartisan support
The Senate on Tuesday passed the Respect for Marriage Act Tuesday in a bipartisan vote, which will codify the right…
Religious groups divided over same-sex marriage bill
Faith groups are split over a bill that protects same-sex marriage. While some conservative denominations are in favor of the…
Rick Scott will challenge Mitch McConnell for Senate Republican leader
Sen. Rick Scott of Florida will challenge Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for his powerful post after the Republicans failed…