Apr 09 Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats By Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press While President Donald Trump eventually pulled back on his threat and agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, Democrats face growing demands to oppose the Republican president in the strongest possible terms. Continue reading
Apr 07 Live Results: Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene Republican Clay Fuller on Tuesday won Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia, turning back a Democratic challenge with the help of President Donald Trump’s endorsement. Continue reading
Apr 02 Watch 4:30 Republicans in Congress announce plan to end DHS shutdown, but political battle continues By Amna Nawaz, Leila Jackson Any nominee that President Trump selects to replace Pam Bondi as Attorney General will have to face confirmation in the Senate. To discuss how that could play out, and a Republican deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, Amna… Continue watching
Apr 01 From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown By Joey Cappelletti, Stephen Groves, Associated Press TMZ built its brand tracking celebrities. Now it is turning its attention to Congress. Continue reading
Mar 31 Trump's White House ballroom construction must halt unless Congress OKs it, judge orders By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press “The President of the United States is the steward of the White House for future generations of First Families. He is not, however, the owner!” the judge wrote. Continue reading
Mar 27 WATCH: Johnson rejects Homeland Security funding bill passed by the Senate as a 'joke' By Associated Press “We’re going to do something different,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said, challenging the Senate to take up the House’s continuing resolution on Monday — assuming it does pass the House, which is uncertain. Continue reading
Mar 27 WATCH: House Republicans reject Senate bill to reopen Department of Homeland Security By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Friday signed a promised executive action that will pay Transportation Security Administration employees after a bid to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security abruptly fell apart in Congress. Continue reading
Mar 26 WATCH: Trump promises 'bigger majorities' for Republicans at House GOP dinner By Will Weissert, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press President Donald Trump worked to rally the GOP on Wednesday night when he addressed the National Republican Congressional Committee's annual fundraising dinner at Washington’s Union Station. Continue reading
Mar 26 WATCH: Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick faces ethics charges in House hearing By Stephen Groves, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The hearing could carry significant political repercussions because some Republican lawmakers are threatening a vote to expel Cherfilus-McCormick from the House. Continue reading
Mar 25 Watch 3:42 Where talks to fund DHS stand as shutdown reaches 40 days By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson With the Department of Homeland Security shutdown now at 40 days, TSA checkpoints are strained and workers face another missed paycheck. On Capitol Hill, we have started to see some action, but still no deal. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports. Continue watching