Nation Jun 17 Trump stalls confirmation process of his own national intelligence nominee By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura
Politics Jun 17 Watch 4:57 Trump wants 'control of everything,' GOP strategist says as Congress faces pressure For an insider’s perspective on the tensions between President Trump and Republicans in Congress, Amna Nawaz spoke with GOP strategist Doug Heye. By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson
Politics Jun 11 WATCH: House rejects short-term FISA extension The House vote collapsed in bipartisan fashion, with some Republicans and nearly Democrats rejecting the temporary measure. The Senate may try its own vote later Thursday, but hopes are dimming to prevent what could be an unprecedented lapse in the… By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Politics Jun 08 WATCH LIVE: Senate meets after deal to renew expiring surveillance program falters Republicans are warning the White House that a critical surveillance authority is likely to lapse this week amid bipartisan backlash over President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s intelligence community. By Joey Cappelletti, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Politics Jun 05 Senate blocks extending key surveillance program following backlash over Trump pick to lead intel Some Republicans joined Democrats in the 47-52 vote against a procedural motion that would have set up a final vote on the extension next week, complicating efforts to extend the critical program before it expires on June 12. By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Jun 03 WATCH: Senate starts voting on legislation to fund immigration enforcement after settlement fund abandoned By Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press The Senate voted 53-46 on Wednesday to begin debate on the roughly $70 billion bill to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol. Continue reading
Jun 02 WATCH: Thune signals that Blanche may testify that 'anti-weaponization fund' is off the table By Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., pointed to Blanche's expected testimony in a House committee Tuesday afternoon. He told reporters that Blanche “previewed what he was going to say" about the settlement, which is designed to compensate Trump’s political allies… Continue reading
Jun 01 WATCH: Thune says Trump administration dropping anti-weaponization fund is 'best way to handle' By Associated Press Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated Monday he was hopeful the White House would move to drop the $1.776 billion settlement fund designed to compensate Trump’s allies. Continue reading
May 20 Democratic senators will test GOP unity with votes on Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund By Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press As Republicans move forward on immigration enforcement legislation, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York said Democrats plan to force a vote on Trump’s proposed settlement fund. Continue reading
Apr 30 WATCH: Senate approves short-term extension of FISA hours before expiration By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press The House sent the extension to President Donald Trump’s desk Thursday after the Senate cleared it earlier in the day. Continue reading