Politics Dec 15

Ryan tells GOP there’s agreement on tax and spending bill

WASHINGTON -- Congressional leaders and the White House have reached agreement on a massive year-end tax and spending package, House Speaker Paul Ryan told GOP lawmakers late Tuesday, urging support for the legislation that delivers GOP wins but also includes…

Politics Dec 02

Budget talks hit snag over environmental issues, refugees

Talks on a massive, government-wide spending bill have hit a snag as Republicans press demands for policy provisions on the environment, regulation of the financial services industry and making it more difficult for Syrian and Iraqi refugees to enter the…

Politics Nov 30

Congress returns to looming deadlines on budget, highways

WASHINGTON -- Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill to wrap up work on the budget, highway spending and taxes, an end-of-the-year stretch that will test the standing of Republican leaders like House Speaker Paul Ryan with the GOP's tea party…