Politics Mar 06

The resolution against Green was approved in a mostly party-line vote of 224-198. Ten Democrats voted for it; no Republicans voted against it.

Politics Feb 28

With Republicans now in charge of the White House and President Donald Trump sidestepping Congress on previous funding decisions, a more contentious dynamic has emerged during negotiations, raising questions about whether lawmakers will avoid a shutdown this time.

Politics Feb 25

The vote late Tuesday evening is a crucial step toward delivering what he's called his "big, beautiful bill," with $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 trillion in spending cuts.

Politics Feb 21

Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage over Democratic objections after a nearly all-night vote.

Politics Feb 20

The Kentucky Republican chose his 83rd birthday on Thursday to share his decision to retire when his current term ends in January 2027.

Politics Feb 19

Back on track, Senate Republicans pushed ahead Wednesday with their $340 billion budget bill focused on funding the White House's mass deportations and border security agenda after Vice President JD Vance gave a green light to proceed despite a morning dust-up caused by President Donald…

Politics Feb 18

Over the next decade, Republican lawmakers could try to siphon billions of dollars from the nearly-free health care coverage offered to the poorest Americans.

Politics Feb 12

While Democrats have been speaking out against President Donald Trump's federal cuts, Republicans are just beginning to stir.

Politics Feb 07

Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledges his own chamber's plan will slip into the weekend but insists it has just a few details to iron out.

Politics Jan 27

Speaking at House Republicans' annual policy retreat, President Donald Trump said he was really focused “on the border more than anything else," downplaying the importance of inflation, an issue that fueled his candidacy last year but one that he has…