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What the fast-track trade bill actually says

By Lisa Desjardins

Editor’s Note: As the trade debate rages in Congress, we wanted to understand the actual legislation now on the Senate floor. Political Director Lisa Desjardins read through the bill, which would give the president “fast-track” trade authority. This is the…

U.S. Senate almost unanimously approves Iran nuclear negotiations bill

By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press

The Senate has passed a bipartisan bill to give Congress a chance to review — and possibly reject — any final nuclear deal with Iran.

Senate to hold test vote on Iran nuclear bill

By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Legislation giving Congress a chance to review and possibly reject any final nuclear deal with Iran is facing a test vote in the Senate.

Oregon passes bill that expands background checks for gun sales

By Sheila V Kumar, Associated Press

SALEM, Ore. — An Oregon bill expanding background checks to encompass nearly all gun sales in the state made it through the Legislature on Monday, overcoming obstacles that stymied two previous attempts to pass similar laws.

Not long ago, Rubio questioned his readiness for presidency

By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Marco Rubio lacks the experience to be president and Jeb Bush is a brilliant man ready for the job. So said Marco Rubio.

Obama attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch heads for vote after 5 months

By Erica Werner, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Key senators say they're close to a deal on a bill to help sex-trafficking victims, potentially clearing the way for a vote to confirm President Barack Obama's attorney general.

Senate committee to challenge Obama with vote on Iran bill

By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — In a direct challenge to the White House, a Senate committee is to vote on a bill that would give Congress a chance to weigh in on any final nuclear agreement that can be reached with Iran.

To win Senate, Democrats turn to candidates who have lost before

By Erica Werner, Associated Press

Democrats are turning to some proven election losers as they aim to retake control of the Senate in 2016.

GOP senators send letter to Iran in attempt to undermine nuclear deal; Biden calls it ‘false’ and ‘dangerous’

By Bradley Klapper, Deb Riechmann, Associated Press

Monday's open letter from 47 GOP senators marked an unusually public and aggressive attempt to undermine Obama and five world powers as negotiators try to strike an initial deal by the end of March to limit Iran's nuclear programs.

Sen. Barbara Mikulski expected to announce her retirement

By Donna Cassata, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Democratic officials say Sen. Barbara Mikulski, the longest serving woman in the history of Congress, is ready to announce her retirement.