Politics Sep 27 NRA acted as Russian ‘asset’ in run-up to 2016, Democratic senator says Based on an 18-month effort by the finance panel's Democratic staff, the report found that NRA leaders "engaged in a years-long effort to facilitate the U.S.-based activities" of Russian nationals Maria Butina and Alexander Torshin.
Politics Sep 11 House approves ban on oil drilling off Atlantic, Pacific coasts Lawmakers approved the Atlantic and Pacific measure 238-189, while a bill to block drilling in the Gulf of Mexico near Florida was approved 248-180. The bills head to the Republican-controlled Senate, where action is unlikely.
Politics Sep 11 Trump judicial nominee frustrates senators from both parties with silence at hearing At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Steven Menashi refused to answer questions from Democratic Sens. Dianne Feinstein of California and Dick Durbin of Illinois about his work on immigration issues, including a policy to separate migrant children from their families…
Politics Sep 03 McConnell says he’s waiting on Trump to chart path on guns Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says if President Donald Trump favors background-checks legislation and McConnell knows "we will pass it and it'll become law."…
Nation Aug 08 More than 200 mayors urge Senate to return to Washington for gun bill vote The mayors urged the Senate to vote on two House-passed bills expanding background checks for gun sales that passed that chamber earlier this year.
Politics Aug 07 McConnell, GOP senators slow to act on guns despite outcry Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is resisting pressure to bring senators back from recess to address gun violence, despite wrenching calls to "do something" in the aftermath of back-to-back mass shootings.
Politics Aug 07 WATCH: Cummings says leaders must stop ‘hateful, incendiary comments’ Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, the Democratic chairman of the House Oversight Committee, did not name President Donald Trump in remarks Wednesday, but it was clear whom he was addressing.
Politics Aug 05 If Trump wants stronger background checks, Dems say, he should demand gun bill vote Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate GOP leader, Mitch McConnell, is blocking gun safety reforms that more than 90 percent of Americans support.
Politics Jul 29 WATCH: Senate vote fails to override Trump vetoes, allowing Saudi arms sales President Donald Trump's decision to sell the weapons in a way that would have bypassed congressional review infuriated lawmakers from both parties. But a vote Monday to override Trump's vetoes failed, 45-40. A two-thirds vote was needed.
Politics Jul 25 WATCH: House panel backs subpoenas for Ivanka, Jared private emails Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland, the panel's chairman, said the committee has obtained "direct evidence" that the president's daughter, Ivanka, Jared Kushner and other top aides were using personal accounts for official business in violation of federal law and White…