Feb 12 WATCH: Senate begins rare debate on immigration and 'Dreamers' By Alan Fram, Associated Press Underscoring how hard it's been for lawmakers to find an immigration compromise, around two dozen moderates from both parties have met for weeks to seek common ground. Neither group has come forward with a deal. Continue reading
Jan 24 After shutdown, Senators starting over in search for immigration deal By Andrew Taylor, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Leaders conceded that the effort won't be easy and were already casting blame should the effort falter. Continue reading
Jan 23 Trump casts doubt on reaching immigration deal by Feb. 8 By Associated Press President Donald Trump says "nobody knows" whether Republicans and Democrats can reach an immigration deal by a new Feb. 8 deadline. Continue reading
Jan 22 Watch 8:47 The key change that convinced Democrats to strike a shutdown deal By PBS News Hour Hours into the start of the work week, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Democrats would vote for a three-week spending deal to end the government shutdown that began Saturday, while Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promised to allow Senate votes on… Continue watching
Jan 21 McConnell opposes Trump on ending filibusters By Associated Press Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing back against President Donald Trump's calls to end Senate filibusters. Continue reading
Jan 21 Shutdown challenges Trump's dealmaker branding By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump's latest attempt to broker a big, bipartisan deal has turned into a big mess. Continue reading
Jan 20 GOP, Democrats show no sign of retreat in shutdown's first day By Zeke Miller, Andrew Taylor and Alan Fram, Associated Press Republicans and Democrats showed no signs of ending their standoff over immigration and spending Saturday. Continue reading
Jan 19 Senate Democrats appear to derail bill to avert shutdown By Andrew Taylor and Alan Fram, Associated Press Friday's late-night vote means at least a short government closure is all but unavoidable. Continue reading
Jan 17 Watch 8:41 Republicans say there won't be a DACA vote this week. How will Democrats respond? By PBS News Hour The clock is ticking as lawmakers labor to find a way to keep the federal government running, hitting up against demands for more defense spending and a fix for the expiring DACA program. Lisa Desjardins and Yamiche Alcindor join Judy… Continue watching
Dec 22 WATCH: McConnell highlights Republican accomplishments in 2017 By Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to give a year-end statement at about 10:30 a.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading