Jun 07 Comey to Congress: President Trump told him 'I need loyalty' By Eric Tucker and Julie Pace, Associated Press Comey is set to testify before the Senate Intelligence committee Thursday. His prepared statement was released Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Jun 06 Senate approves bill to make firing Veterans Affairs employees easier By Hope Yen, Associated Press The bipartisan measure passed by voice vote. It comes more than three years after a 2014 scandal at the Phoenix VA medical center, where some veterans died while waiting months for appointments. Continue reading
Jun 06 WATCH: Betsy DeVos testifies on the education budget By Maria Danilova, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says that schools receiving federal money should follow federal law, but she would not commit to banning discrimination against LGBT students. Continue reading
Jun 01 Comey set to testify June 8 on Russia By Associated Press Former FBI director James Comey is set to testify June 8 before the Senate intelligence committee investigating Russian activities during last year's election. Continue reading
May 31 AP report: Comey cleared to testify about Russia probe before Senate intel committee By Jake Pearson, Associated Press The special counsel overseeing the government's investigation into possible Trump campaign ties to Russia has approved former FBI director James Comey to testify before a Senate committee pursuing the same matter, a Comey associate said Wednesday. Continue reading
May 22 Senate Republicans quietly work on their version of a health overhaul bill By Alan Fram, Associated Press Remember the Republican health care bill?… Continue reading
May 17 N.C. senator says 'I'm fine' after race collapse By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said Wednesday he's "fine" after collapsing during a Washington, D.C., race and being taken away by ambulance. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 8:30 Yates' Senate testimony on 'compromised' Flynn returns Russia probe to the spotlight By PBS News Hour Continue watching
May 07 Trump tries to pressure Senate Republicans on health care By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump urged Senate Republicans on Sunday to "not let the American people down," as the debate over health care shifts to Congress' upper chamber. Continue reading
May 07 Wisconsin Republicans worry about crowded Senate primary By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Wisconsin Republicans are growing increasingly worried about the high number of candidates running in a primary to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Continue reading