Politics Nov 18 WATCH: Senate agrees to pass bill to force release of Epstein files Both the House and Senate acted decisively Tuesday to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled…
Politics Nov 18 WATCH: House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files The House voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill Tuesday to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months…
Politics Nov 17 Trump said he doesn't care about the Epstein files. What's next in the push for their release? The new revelations and the coming vote showed one of the rare instances where Trump has not been able to exhibit almost total control over his party.
Politics Nov 10 8 Democrats voted with Republicans on a shutdown deal. Here's what they've said about why They faced almost instant blowback from members of their own party as they voted to allow the Senate to move forward on compromise legislation that would reopen the government.
Politics Nov 09 WATCH: Senate meets for weekend session and takes first step toward ending shutdown The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them…
Politics Nov 08 WATCH: Senate convenes as mass flight cancellations due to shutdown disrupt travel The Senate’s first weekend session since the beginning of the shutdown yielded few signs of progress Saturday as Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s wish for a quick vote never materialized.
Politics Oct 30 WATCH: 4 Republicans join Senate Democrats in passing rebuke to Trump's global tariffs The Senate passed a resolution Thursday that would undo many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs around the globe, the latest note of displeasure at his trade tactics in Washington that came just as the president celebrated his negotiations with China…
Politics Oct 29 Senate votes to block tariffs on Brazil. It shows some pushback to Trump trade policy The legislation would terminate the national emergencies that Trump has declared to justify the tariffs. Kaine is planning similar resolutions applying to Trump's tariffs on Canada and other nations.
Politics Oct 28 Vance says Trump administration believes troops will get paid for now The funding fight in Washington gained new urgency this week as millions of Americans face the prospect of losing food assistance, more federal workers miss their first full paycheck and recurring delays at airports snarl travel plans.
Politics Oct 28 Congress faces pressure to end shutdown, but breakthrough appears unlikely Millions of Americans face the prospect of losing food assistance. More federal workers will miss their first full paycheck. And more frequent delays at the nation’s airports are snarling travel plans.