Politics May 08 Congressional leaders split on Trump withdrawal from Iran deal Government officials from both party lines have expressed concern over President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iran deal.
Politics Apr 25 Senators grow frustrated with lax vetting on Trump nominees As President Donald Trump's pick to lead Veterans Affairs skids to a halt, senators from both parties are voicing frustration that the White House is skipping crucial vetting of nominees and leaving lawmakers to clean up the mess.
Politics Apr 23 WATCH: Senate Foreign Relations Committee votes on nomination of Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State President Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, is facing serious opposition before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which may not have enough votes to recommend him for confirmation because all Democrats, and at least one Republican, have…
Politics Apr 18 Senate panel divided over Mike Pompeo for secretary of state President Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, CIA Director Mike Pompeo, is facing so much opposition from Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the panel could be forced to take the unusual step of sending the nomination…
Politics Apr 11 WATCH: Paul Ryan says he won’t seek reelection Paul Ryan's plans have been the source of much speculation amid Republican concerns over keeping their majority in the House of Representatives.
Politics Mar 22 Senate weighs spending bill as shutdown looms The House easily approved a bipartisan $1.3 trillion spending bill Thursday that pours huge sums into Pentagon programs and domestic initiatives ranging from building roads to combatting the nation's opioid abuse crisis, but left Congress in stalemate.
Politics Mar 22 Huge budget bill clears hurdle, nears final House vote The sweeping $1.3 trillion budget bill substantially boosts military and domestic spending but leaves behind young immigrant "Dreamers."…
Politics Mar 06 Trump says he’ll move forward with tariffs, despite pressure from GOP Warning of economic fallout, congressional Republicans and industry groups pressed President Donald Trump on Tuesday to narrow his plan for across-the-board tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum.