Mar 26 WATCH: Senate defeats proposal to take up Green New Deal Majority Republicans forced the vote Tuesday as they try to turn the Green New Deal into a wedge issue in the 2020 elections. Democrats called the GOP's move a "sham" and said it carries its own political risk. Continue reading
Mar 25 WATCH: Schumer, McConnell address Mueller report on Senate floor By Associated Press Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is trying to quickly pass a resolution urging the public release of special counsel Robert Mueller's report, but he's being blocked by Republicans. Continue reading
Mar 22 Which lawmakers support making the Mueller report public? By Joshua Barajas, Vika Aronson On Friday, many lawmakers voiced -- to varying degrees -- a need for transparency. Continue reading
Mar 06 House Democrats take aim at money in politics with reform bill By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The legislation, called H.R. 1 to signify its importance, would make it easier to register and vote, tighten election security and require presidential candidates to disclose their tax returns. Continue reading
Feb 14 McConnell: Trump to sign funding bill and declare border emergency By Associated Press The comprise measure keeps departments running through the fiscal year but without the $5.7 billion Trump wanted for the border wall with Mexico. Continue reading
Feb 13 Mitch McConnell wields Green New Deal as bludgeon against Democrats By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Senate will vote on the Green New Deal, a moonshot plan by Democrats to combat climate change, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday, announcing a move designed to force Senate Democrats — including a cast of presidential candidates… Continue reading
Feb 12 McConnell: Trump got a ‘pretty good deal’ on border security By Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he spoke with the president and recommended Tuesday that he sign the bill into law. Continue reading
Jan 30 Trump says ‘wall’ must be part of lawmakers’ border deal By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Associated Press Capitol Hill negotiators are hopeful of an agreement as they officially kick off talks on a homeland security spending bill stalled over funding for President Donald Trump's proposed border wall. Continue reading
Jan 29 McConnell warns against leaving Syria and Afghanistan ‘too hastily’ By Associated Press The comments appeared to be a pushback against the Trump administration. Continue reading
Jan 18 Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell stands back as shutdown drags on By Lisa Mascaro, Adam Beam, Associated Press The Republican leader has been conspicuously deferential to Trump since the shutdown began. Continue reading