Nov 18 WATCH: Senate agrees to pass bill to force release of Epstein files By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Both the House and Senate acted decisively Tuesday to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled… Continue reading
Nov 18 WATCH: Reps. Massie, Greene and Khanna hold briefing on Epstein files vote, call on Senate to pass bill By Associated Press “I don’t want the D.C. swamp playing any games. They need to pass this in the Senate and they should not amend it,” said Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., who appeared at a press conference Tuesday with survivors of Epstein’s abuses. Continue reading
Nov 17 Fetterman back home after fall put him in the hospital By Associated Press The senator's office said he had a ventricular fibrillation flare-up that caused him to feel light-headed and fall during an early morning walk Thursday. Continue reading
Nov 13 The shutdown is over, with no winners and much frustration. How did we get here? By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Democrats didn't get the health insurance provisions they demanded added to the spending deal. And Republicans, who control the levers of power in Washington, didn't escape blame. Continue reading
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 Even after the government shutdown ends, U.S. flight cancellations are expected to drag on By Josh Funk, Ken Sweet, Associated Press The Senate took a first step toward ending the shutdown Sunday, but final passage could still be several days away. Continue reading
Nov 10 WATCH: Senate passes bill to end shutdown, sending it to the House By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The final Senate vote, 60-40, broke a grueling stalemate that lasted more than six weeks as Democrats demanded that Republicans negotiate with them to extend health care tax credits that expire Jan. 1. The Republicans never did. 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 09 WATCH: Senate meets for weekend session and takes first step toward ending shutdown By Stephen Groves, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after 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… Continue reading
Nov 08 WATCH: Senate convenes as mass flight cancellations due to shutdown disrupt travel By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Senate’s first weekend session since the beginning of the shutdown yielded few signs of progress Saturday as Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s wish for a quick vote never materialized. Continue reading