Politics

Can Congress reconcile major immigration differences?

By PBS News Hour

The shutdown resolution clears the way for immigration talks in Congress, but actually striking a deal might not be so easy. Judy Woodruff talks with Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Stu Rothenberg of Inside Elections about the…

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After Pence visit, can the U.S. get Palestinians back to the table?

By Larisa Epatko

What Pence's trip means for the future of U.S.-Palestinian relations and prospects for peace in the region.

WATCH: House approves agreement to reopen federal government

The measure now heads to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.

Senate leaders agree on plan to reopen government

By Associated Press

Democrats are aligning behind a plan to reopen the federal government as the Senate heads toward a key vote.

WATCH: White House says Trump is pleased Democrats have ‘come to their senses’ in shutdown fight

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders read a statement from Trump on Monday afternoon after roughly 25 senators from both parties helped negotiate an end to the federal government shutdown.

It’s Day 3 of the government shutdown. Here’s where things stand

By Lisa Desjardins, Yamiche Alcindor

Senate lawmakers are negotiating a possible spending deal, as the government shutdown enters the third day on Monday. Here's a guide to the latest developments.

U.S. officials delay departure to Davos meeting amid shutdown

By Associated Press

Treasury Secretary Stephen Mnuchin is leading the delegation of Cabinet members and was scheduled to leave Monday for the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos. President Donald Trump was planning to leave later in the week.

Tillerson sees progress in fixing Iran nuclear deal with Europeans

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Monday that he sees progress in getting European support for tough new penalties against Iran that could prevent a U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.