Politics Dec 12 U.S. House under new management, but it’s business as usual It's looking like business as usual in the U.S. House as lawmakers wrap up a year-end spending bill that pays for Planned Parenthood, the president's health care law and other Obama administration priorities, while shunning some top conservative priorities.
Politics Dec 11 Congress passes 5-day spending bill hours before deadline WASHINGTON — The House has passed a short-term spending bill to keep the government open through next Wednesday.
Politics Dec 08 House tightens controls on visa-free travel to U.S. WASHINGTON -- Driven by the Paris terror attacks, the House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to tighten controls on travel to the U.S. and require visas for anyone who's been in Iraq or Syria in the previous five years.
Politics Dec 01 Syrian refugees become issue in Illinois Senate race WASHINGTON — A Republican senator in a tough re-election race is attacking his top Democratic rival for supporting more Syrian refugees in the U.S., marking the issue's first appearance in Senate campaign advertising.
Politics Nov 28 Renewed debate on security vs. privacy in U.S. following Paris attacks The Paris attacks have renewed debate on the U.S. government's post-Sept. 11 domestic surveillance laws, leading to efforts to revive the issue on Capitol Hill and handing Marco Rubio an opening against Ted Cruz in the Republican presidential race.
Politics Nov 19 House votes to curb Syrian refugees, snubbing veto threat Responding swiftly to the terror in Paris, the U.S. House voted overwhelmingly Thursday to erect high hurdles for Syrian and Iraqi refugees coming to American shores, dividing the president's own party as lawmakers reflected the anxiety of voters back home.
Politics Nov 16 Republican lawmakers may try to block Syrian refugee plan WASHINGTON -- Republican lawmakers may try to use must-pass government spending legislation to block President Barack Obama's plans to increase the number of Syrian refugees entering the U.S.
Politics Oct 24 As House Speaker, Paul Ryan will have his work cut out for him The honeymoon might be over before it even begins for House Speaker-in-waiting Paul Ryan when he is elevated to the top job this coming week.
Politics Oct 22 Paul Ryan declares candidacy for House Speaker WASHINGTON -- Rep. Paul Ryan on Thursday formally declared his candidacy for speaker of the House after getting unified support from across the Republican conference.
Politics Oct 21 Paul Ryan moves closer to Speakership The hardline House Freedom Caucus said Wednesday it is supporting Rep. Paul Ryan for speaker of the House, all but guaranteeing he'll get the job. However, the group held off on an official endorsement because it couldn't muster the 80…