Oct 04 WATCH: Senators discuss first findings in Russia probe By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Senate intelligence committee said Wednesday the panel is continuing to investigate possible collusion between Russia and associates of the Trump campaign, but has not reached a conclusion yet. Continue reading
Oct 03 WATCH: Former Equifax CEO says sale of company stock was unrelated to massive data breach By Joshua Barajas Former Equifax CEO Richard Smith's first hearing on Capitol Hill will be before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Tuesday. It is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ET. Watch the hearing here. Continue reading
Sep 29 New Senate GOP budget would pave way for tax rewrite By Associated Press Senate Republicans have unveiled a budget plan that's the first step to overhaul the nation's tax system. Continue reading
Sep 24 Opposition from GOP senators grows, jeopardizes health bill By Associated Press Republican opposition to the GOP health care bill swelled to near-fatal numbers Sunday. Continue reading
Sep 13 Pete Domenici, former GOP senator, has died By Russell Contreras, Morgan Lee, Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Former New Mexico Sen. Pete V. Domenici, a Republican who became a power broker in the Senate for his work on the federal budget and energy policy over more than 30 years, died Wednesday. Continue reading
Sep 06 WATCH: Top Democrats speak about Trump’s DACA decision By Associated Press Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says that if Congress doesn't pass protections for immigrants brought to this country illegally as children, Democrats will move to attach it to other items this fall "until it passes."… Continue reading
Aug 05 Controversial appointment clouds U.S. Senate race in Alabama By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Alabama Sen. Luther Strange got his appointment to Congress earlier this year from a governor who later resigned under the cloud of an ethics scandal. Continue reading
Aug 02 Senate Republicans slowly turning their backs on Trump By Erica Werner, Associated Press Senate Republicans are reasserting their independence, which looked sorely diminished in the aftermath of Trump's surprise election win. Continue reading
Aug 01 Senate confirms Wray as FBI director By Associated Press The lawyer is a former high-ranking official in President George W. Bush's Justice Department who oversaw investigations into corporate fraud. Continue reading
Jul 29 Get ready for the next big health care fight. This one’s all about kids By Erin Mershon, STAT CHIP, which health insurance for millions of kids, will run out of federal funds in weeks unless Congress acts. Another partisan fight may loom. Continue reading