Politics Feb 21 In Trump’s future looms a familiar shutdown threat Beneath the capital's radar looms a vexing problem — a catchall spending package that's likely to top $1 trillion.
Politics Feb 16 Tea party gains voice in Trump’s Cabinet with budget chief The Senate Thursday confirmed President Donald Trump's pick to run the White House budget office, giving the Republicans' tea party wing a voice in Trump's Cabinet.
Politics Feb 07 WATCH: Warren forbidden from speaking on Sessions’ nomination after breaking Senate rule The Massachusetts Democrat ran afoul of the chamber's arcane rules by reading a letter from Dr. Martin Luther King's widow that dated to Sen. Jeff Sessions' failed judicial nomination three decades ago.
Nation Jan 30 GOP moves to undo Obama rules protecting streams from coal mines Congressional Republicans are moving swiftly to repeal Obama administration regulations aimed at better protecting streams from coal mining debris.
Politics Jan 24 President Trump inherits stable economy, Congressional report says The new estimates from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office say the economy will hold relatively steady.
Politics Jan 12 Congress to take first step toward dismantling Obamacare But Republicans are not close to agreement among themselves on what any replacement for the health care law would look like.
Politics Jan 05 Ryan: GOP to ‘defund’ Planned Parenthood in Obamacare repeal House Speaker Paul Ryan said Thursday that Republicans would slash federal dollars for Planned Parenthood as part of the GOP effort to repeal the health care law.
Politics Dec 22 Senate Democrats want more info from Trump’s Cabinet picks Top Democrats on Senate committees responsible for vetting President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees said his picks should not advance to a Senate vote without responding to "reasonable requests for additional information."…
Politics Dec 18 Trump action on health care could cost Planned Parenthood One of President-elect Donald Trump's first acts next year could come on Republican legislation to cut off taxpayer money from Planned Parenthood.
Politics Dec 09 Senate passes stop-gap spending to avert government shutdown The vote was 63-36 and sent the stop-gap spending bill to President Barack Obama for his signature ahead of a midnight deadline.