Feb 12 Senate approves largest public lands bill in a decade By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The major public lands bill revives a popular conservation program, adds 1.3 million acres of new wilderness, expands several national parks and creates four new national monuments. Continue reading
Jan 24 Watch 7:33 On day 34 of shutdown, signs of progress toward resolution Two bills to end the government shutdown failed in the Senate Thursday, as expected. But there are a few signs of progress, with support building for a proposal by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. Meanwhile, thousands of federal workers will miss… Continue watching
Jan 23 Watch 5:28 Trump and Pelosi must ‘both give a little,’ says Sen. Rounds As the Senate prepares to vote on two funding proposals Thursday, what are their expectations for making progress to end the government shutdown? Judy Woodruff speaks to Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., for his take on how we got to this… Continue watching
Jan 10 Senate approves bill to pay federal employees retroactively after shutdown ends By Associated Press The Senate approved the bill unanimously Thursday. It now goes to the House. Continue reading
Jan 04 Watch 5:40 News Wrap: Fed seeks to reassure markets on interest rates In our Friday news wrap, the chairman of the Federal Reserve sought to ease Wall Street’s concerns over future interest rate hikes. Speaking at a forum in Atlanta, Jerome Powell said the Fed is “listening” closely to the market. Also,… Continue watching
Jan 03 WATCH: Senators sworn in as new Congress begins By Joshua Barajas The Senate convened today. Watch senators being sworn in here. Continue reading
Dec 20 Congress scrambles to avoid shutdown By Lisa Mascaro, Matthew Daly, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press The Senate approved legislation to temporarily fund the government, a key step toward averting a federal shutdown after President Donald Trump backed off his demand for money for a border wall with Mexico. Continue reading
Dec 19 Watch 3:56 Congress scrambles to wrap up legislation before the holiday With the holidays and a deadline to avoid a government shutdown fast approaching, Senate Republicans are working on a short-term funding deal as a compromise on the president’s demand for border wall funding. But some wonder if the timing of… Continue watching
Dec 18 McSally appointed to McCain’s seat after losing Senate race in November By Nicholas Riccardi, Terry Tang, Associated Press Rep. Martha McSally, a former air force colonel, lost to Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema in November after a bruising contest in which she contended Sinema committed "treason" by making anti-war remarks in 2003. Now, McSally will join the Senate the… Continue reading
Dec 17 Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander won’t seek 2020 re-election By Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press A Tennessee native, Alexander was governor from 1979 until 1987, helping to bring the auto industry to the state. He was elected to the Senate in 2002 and re-elected in 2008 and 2014. His retirement will give the red state… Continue reading