Aug 01 Senate Democrats say 'no' to GOP tax plan, cuts for 'top 1 percent' By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Most Senate Democrats and independents said Tuesday that upcoming legislation to rewrite the tax code should make sure the middle class doesn't pay more. Continue reading
Jul 29 'Time to move on' from health care, Senate GOP leader says By Alan Fram and Erica Werner, Associated Press The Senate crash of the Republican drive to scrap the Obama health care law has left the party with wounded leaders and no evident way ahead on an issue that won't go away. Continue reading
Jul 24 WATCH: Democrats rebrand themselves with a new populist agenda By Erica Werner, Associated Press Democrats think of themselves as the party of working people and were surprised when Trump was able to steal working-class voters from them. Continue reading
Jun 20 Some senators urge House to pass Russia sanctions bill 'as quickly as possible' By Richard Lardner, Associated Press Some proponents of Senate-passed legislation fear the Trump administration may seek to dilute the bill. Continue reading
Jun 09 Grassley tells Trump he can't ignore requests for information from Congress By Kevin Freking, Associated Press In all, Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., listed 102 inquiries that he says have gone unanswered. Continue reading
May 23 WATCH: Democrats criticize Trump's budget proposal By Associated Press Democrats have already voiced strong opposition to the plan, and even Republicans are wary of the political dangers in Trump's draconian cuts. Continue reading
May 23 WATCH: Mick Mulvaney presents Trump's $4 trillion budget By Andrew Taylor and Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Writers Tuesday's budget blueprint faces a skeptical reception from Congress. Continue reading
May 15 Rosenstein to brief Senate on Thursday on Comey firing By Associated Press Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will brief all members of the Senate on Thursday about President Donald Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey. Continue reading
May 11 WATCH: Schumer calls for senators meeting with DOJ leaders in wake of Comey firing By Associated Press Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has agreed to his request to invite Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to brief senators next week. Continue reading
May 10 A roller coaster of reactions unfold in Congress the day after Comey was fired By Lisa Desjardins, Courtney Norris, Erica R. Hendry Here is a look, by rough timeline, at how the scene played out. Continue reading