Politics Jul 28 WATCH: Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered in U.S. Capitol Rotunda ceremony By Associated Press
Politics Jul 28 WATCH: Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered in funeral service at Washington National Cathedral President Donald Trump is expected to deliver remarks at the cathedral, alongside Fox News' Sean Hannity and other conservative leaders. By Lisa Mascaro, Meg Kinnard, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Nation Jul 27 Watch 4:49 Senate faces packed, complicated agenda as midterms loom On Capitol Hill, time is starting to run short for Congress as the midterm elections loom. The House is on summer recess, but the Senate is in Washington trying to handle a packed, complicated agenda. That includes a first vote… By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura
Politics Jul 27 'Show me how this ends.' Thune responds to Trump's escalated calls to pass SAVE America Act Senate Majority Leader John Thune responded to President Donald Trump's escalating calls Monday to cancel the August recess until the Senate passes a proof-of-citizenship voting bill by again challenging the president. By Associated Press
Politics Jul 27 Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes the SAVE America Act President Donald Trump is calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington until they pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill. By Joey Cappelletti, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Jul 22 House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Democrats argued the money should be spent at home, particularly on efforts to lower costs for Americans. Continue reading
Jun 23 Watch 6:27 In rare rebuke, Senate votes to limit Trump's war powers in Iran By Liz Landers, Kyle Midura, Leila Jackson Congress never authorized military action in Iran, but the U.S. Senate today voted to limit President Trump’s Iran war powers in a rare rebuke. White House correspondent Liz Landers caught up with Senators on both sides of the aisle. Continue watching
Jun 17 Watch 5:26 Trump stalls confirmation process of his own national intelligence nominee By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura There was confusion in Congress after President Trump announced that his pick for director of national intelligence would not show up for his scheduled confirmation hearing. The Intelligence Committee’s top Democrat, Sen. Mark Warner, said he doesn't know whether Clayton's… Continue watching
Jun 17 Watch 4:57 Trump wants 'control of everything,' GOP strategist says as Congress faces pressure By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson For an insider’s perspective on the tensions between President Trump and Republicans in Congress, Amna Nawaz spoke with GOP strategist Doug Heye. Continue watching
Jun 11 WATCH: House rejects short-term FISA extension By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press 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… Continue reading