Apr 21 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. Continue reading
Apr 14 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. Continue reading
Apr 02 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. Continue reading
Mar 09 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. Continue reading
Mar 02 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. Continue reading
Feb 28 Watch 3:06 Behind the funding fight to avert Homeland Security shutdown By PBS News Hour Congress passed a one-week spending bill late Friday night to avert a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security -- as leaders in both political parties quelled a revolt by House conservatives who were furious that the measure left… Continue watching
Feb 27 Congress approves bill to fund Homeland Security for a week By Erica Werner, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Senate has approved a bill to ensure full funding of the Homeland Security Department for one week, sending the measure to the House just hours before the agency faces a partial shutdown. Continue reading
Feb 25 White House threatens veto of GOP bill to fix No Child Left Behind By Kimberly Hefling, Associated Press WASHINGTON — No Child Left Behind is a widely criticized law, but a GOP bill intended to fix it isn't winning popularity contests among House Democrats. Continue reading
Feb 12 Senate confirms Carter as next defense secretary By Donna Cassata, Associated Press The vote Thursday was 93-5 for Ash Carter. He'll replace Chuck Hagel and be Obama's fourth defense secretary in six years. Continue reading
Feb 12 Senate on track to confirm Ashton Carter for Pentagon chief By Donna Cassata, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Senate is on track to confirm President Barack Obama's pick to run the Pentagon. Continue reading