Politics Mar 24 WATCH LIVE: Senate meets as lawmakers consider deal to fund Homeland Security By Lisa Mascaro, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Politics Mar 05 WATCH: Senate fails to pass DHS funding bill with U.S.-Israel war on Iran escalating Republicans invoked the war in Iran and the prospect of retaliatory terrorist attacks as they made another unsuccessful effort Thursday to pass a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Politics Feb 05 Democrats demand 'dramatic changes' for ICE on masks, cameras and judicial warrants The negotiations come amid some bipartisan sentiment that Congress should step in to de-escalate tensions over the enforcement operations that have rocked Minnesota and other states. But finding real agreement in such a short time will be difficult. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Politics Feb 03 Thune throws cold water on Trump's call to 'nationalize' U.S. elections “I’m not in favor of federalizing elections,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters Tuesday. By Associated Press
Politics Nov 18 The Epstein files. 3 major questions right now Years in the system, the case of Jeffrey Epstein has reached another turning point and is raising new questions. By Lisa Desjardins
Nov 10 8 Democrats voted with Republicans on a shutdown deal. Here's what they've said about why By Stephen Groves, Associated Press They faced almost instant blowback from members of their own party as they voted to allow the Senate to move forward on compromise legislation that would reopen the government. Continue reading
Nov 10 Handful of Senate Democrats join GOP to break funding stalemate, first step toward ending shutdown By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press A group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight. Continue reading
Nov 06 WATCH: Johnson says he won't promise ACA vote in the House as part of a shutdown deal By Associated Press House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday he would not guarantee Democrats a vote on extending enhanced tax credits for those with coverage through the Affordable Care Act. Continue reading
Oct 21 Thune predicts trouble for Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia: 'He's not going to pass' By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he hopes the White House will withdraw the nomination of Paul Ingrassia. Continue reading
Oct 21 WATCH: 'We will not be extorted' in ending shutdown, Trump says at Senate Republican luncheon By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press While President Donald Trump said the shutdown must come to an end — and suggested maybe Smithsonian museums could reopen — he signaled no compromise with Democrats over the expiring health care funds. Continue reading