Politics Jun 07 House moderates reach tentative deal with conservatives to help ‘Dreamers’ Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Calif., said that under the offer from the hard-right House Freedom Caucus, young immigrants brought illegally to the U.S. as children could get a new visa that would let them stay in the country for eight years.
Politics May 31 How Republicans are trying to protect Attorney General Jeff Sessions The effort to persuade President Trump not to fire Jeff Sessions is one of the few effective Republican attempts to install guardrails around a president who delights in defying advice and breaking the rules.
Politics May 17 Senate confirms Gina Haspel as new CIA director The Senate has confirmed Gina Haspel as the first female director of the CIA.
Politics May 10 Even from afar, John McCain raises his voice against torture Republican Sen. John McCain remained at home in Arizona battling brain cancer as Wednesday's debate turned to the past use of enhanced interrogation techniques, now banned, that President Donald Trump has suggested perhaps should return.
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.