Apr 01 Supreme Court showdown looms with far-reaching consequences By Erica Werner and Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The Senate is headed for a tense showdown over President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee that could have far-reaching consequences for Congress, the high court and the nation. Continue reading
Mar 27 Explainer: What is the ‘nuclear option’? And how will it affect Neil Gorsuch’s nomination? By Associated Press Senate Republicans and Democrats appear to be on collision course over President Donald Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court and whether to changes Senate rules to get him confirmed. Continue reading
Mar 07 What it will take to transform the GOP health care plan into law By Lisa Lerer, Associated Press Republicans must navigate a complicated path to turn their 123-page proposal from legislation to law. Here's a look at the process. Continue reading
Feb 22 GOP members of Congress are met with boos and protests at town halls By Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press At the town halls, protesters are probing their lawmakers to see if they will veer from some of Trump's more controversial decisions. Continue reading
Feb 17 McConnell intends to replace ‘Obamacare’ without Democrats By Erica Werner, Associated Press "It's clear that in the early months it's going to be a Republicans-only exercise," the Kentucky senator said at a news conference before lawmakers left for a weeklong President's Day recess. Continue reading
Feb 07 WATCH: Warren forbidden from speaking on Sessions’ nomination after breaking Senate rule By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The Massachusetts Democrat ran afoul of the chamber's arcane rules by reading a letter from Dr. Martin Luther King's widow that dated to Sen. Jeff Sessions' failed judicial nomination three decades ago. Continue reading
Feb 01 Watch 5:58 Political battle begins for Gorsuch confirmation By PBS News Hour President Trump is touting the man he wants to join the Supreme Court, Judge Neil Gorsuch, named the night before at the White House. The president vowed to push him through, urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to use the… Continue watching
Jan 30 GOP moves to undo Obama rules protecting streams from coal mines By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Congressional Republicans are moving swiftly to repeal Obama administration regulations aimed at better protecting streams from coal mining debris. Continue reading
Jan 11 Watch 5:27 News Wrap: Cory Booker, John Lewis speak against Sessions By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, black congressional leaders testified against Jeff Sessions, the president-elect’s nominee to be attorney general, on the second and final day of his confirmation hearings. Also, Elaine Chao, a former secretary of labor and now the… Continue watching
Dec 20 McConnell rejects push for select committee probe of Russian hacking By Matthew Daly, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is rejecting bipartisan calls for a special committee to investigate Russian interference in the U.S. election, which American intelligence says was aimed in part at helping Republican Donald Trump defeat Democrat Hillary Clinton. Continue reading