Mar 13 Watch 6:03 News Wrap: Cohen lawyer defends denials over presidential pardon In our Wednesday news wrap, a lawyer for Michael Cohen defended Cohen’s denials that he had sought a presidential pardon. A letter to Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., chair of the House Oversight Committee, stated that Cohen hadn’t “personally” asked President… Continue watching
Mar 11 Leaders invite NATO secretary-general to address Congress By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Leaders of both parties are inviting NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to address a joint meeting of Congress next month around the 70th anniversary of the trans-Atlantic alliance. Continue reading
Mar 03 Senate may reject Trump's national emergency declaration to build border wall, force veto By Associated Press Opponents of President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border appear to have enough Senate votes to reject his move, now that Republican Rand Paul of Kentucky has said he can’t go along with the White… Continue reading
Feb 28 Bill lengthening gun background checks passed by House By Associated Press Capping two days of action on gun control, the House has passed legislation to allow a review period of up to 10 days for background checks on firearms purchases. Continue reading
Feb 27 WATCH: As Michael Cohen hearing opens, House GOP object to late night release of evidence By Associated Press Rep. Mark Meadows, a top Trump ally, said Cohen was showing "disdain" for the committee process by failing to submit his prepared remarks ahead of time. Continue reading
Feb 26 One of these states could ratify the Equal Rights Amendment By Alison Thoet Over the years, the debate over the Equal Rights Amendment has turned into a broader culture war clash over gender equality and issues like abortion. Continue reading
Feb 22 11 GOP senators to watch in the fight over Trump's emergency declaration By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press No president wants a rebuke from his own party, and more than four have voiced significant discomfort with Trump's move. Continue reading
Feb 15 Trump plans to spend $8 billion on border barriers By Associated Press President Donald Trump plans to spend about $8 billion on border barriers, far more than Congress has given him for that purpose. Continue reading
Feb 14 WATCH: Senate approves border security and funding bill President Donald Trump will sign Congress' border security compromise, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday. Continue reading
Feb 13 House votes to withdraw U.S. involvement in Yemen fight By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Passage would mark the first time Congress has relied on the decades-old War Powers Resolution to halt military intervention. It also would set up a potential confrontation with the White House, which has threatened a veto. Continue reading