Jan 30 After longest shutdown, House OKs pay raise for civilian federal workers By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The 2.6 percent raise matches the raise given to the military last year and would override a pay freeze imposed by President Donald Trump. The measure, passed by a 259-161 vote, goes to the Senate, where its prospects are unclear. Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch 7:25 Sen. Capito on the 'sweet spot' for border security negotiations A bipartisan congressional committee tasked with drafting a border security bill for President Trump to sign by February 15 met for the first time Wednesday. Among its members is Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., who joins Judy Woodruff to discuss… Continue watching
Jan 30 WATCH: Congressional committee meets on border security deal for first time By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Associated Press Democrats offered to boost border security spending and leaders of both sides flashed signs of flexibility as congressional talks began Wednesday aimed at resolving the standoff with President Donald Trump that sparked the just-ended 35-day partial government shutdown. Continue reading
Jan 29 Watch 3:54 News Wrap: Roger Stone pleads not guilty; Barr vote delayed In our news wrap Tuesday, Roger Stone, a longtime friend and adviser to President Trump, pleaded not guilty to charges of obstruction, lying to Congress and witness tampering. He was indicted as part of the special counsel’s Russia investigation. Also,… Continue watching
Jan 29 Watch 6:22 Why Sen. Collins is 'very optimistic' about a deal to fund border security Lawmakers have three weeks to come up with a long-term deal on border security, or potentially be faced with a second government shutdown or the president's declaring a national emergency. Judy Woodruff talks to Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, about why… Continue watching
Jan 29 Border deal doesn't need word 'wall,' House GOP leader McCarthy says By Alan Fram, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The remark by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., came a day before Republican and Democratic congressional bargainers begin meetings aimed at striking a deal on a border security package. Continue reading
Jan 28 Watch 7:50 After shutdown, what's next for border security negotiations Thousands of federal employees went to work Monday for the first time since before Christmas. The 35-day partial government shutdown ended Friday after President Trump signed an agreement to fund closed government agencies for three weeks, while Congress continues to… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch 6:22 Rep says 'it's possible' Democrats would support more than $5.7 billion on border security Lawmakers have three weeks to devise a border security plan that will satisfy President Trump, who threatens to declare a national emergency or shut down the government again if they fail. A bipartisan group of 17 legislators will work to… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch 7:55 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on shutdown fallout, 2020 presidential race NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter from the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the resolution of the partial government shutdown, what the latest polls show about support for President Trump, new entrants to the 2020 presidential race… Continue watching
Jan 28 WATCH: Trump will make up for 'shortcomings' if Congress fails on border deal, Sanders says By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The best budget "fix is to be able to do it legislatively," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Monday. But, she added, "If Congress doesn't do their job, then the president will be forced to make up for all… Continue reading