Politics Apr 30 WATCH: Senate approves short-term extension of FISA hours before expiration The House sent the extension to President Donald Trump’s desk Thursday after the Senate cleared it earlier in the day.
Politics Apr 29 House approves extension of divisive U.S. spy powers The Republican-controlled House approved a three-year reauthorization of a divisive U.S. surveillance program ahead of its expiration on Friday, adding new oversight measures but stopping short of the warrant requirement that critics have demanded.
Politics Apr 17 Senate extends controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies The Senate approved a short-term renewal until April 30. The measure cleared the Senate by voice vote, without a formal roll call, as Congress raced to meet a Monday deadline. It now heads to President Donald Trump, who had pushed…
Politics Apr 15 Sexual abuse allegations spur calls for a broader reckoning in Congress Resignations came quickly this week from two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct toward staff members. Yet for many of the women of Capitol Hill, the moment of accountability was years in the making — and far from enough.
Politics Apr 13 Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations The decision caps a swift political fall for the seven-term lawmaker, who had been seen as a frontrunner in California’s gubernatorial race.
Politics Apr 09 What one campaign rally in Michigan reveals about young voters right now Attendees didn't fit neatly into any ideological box.
Politics Apr 02 Bypassing Congress, Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security The DHS funding lapse had seemed likely to stretch into next week as the House is contemplating passing a Senate plan it had previously rejected to fund the bulk of the agency, but not its immigration enforcement operations.
Politics Apr 01 From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown TMZ built its brand tracking celebrities. Now it is turning its attention to Congress.
Politics Mar 31 Schumer had a plan to win back the Senate, but some Democrats aren't on board Democrats are fighting over whether the party's traditional playbook still works in a country that elected Donald Trump for a second time — and whether leaders like Schumer should remain in charge.
Politics Mar 24 WATCH: Senate meets as lawmakers consider deal to fund Homeland Security The potential breakthrough came after a group of Republican senators headed to the White House late Monday to meet with President Donald Trump.