May 07 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. Continue reading
May 07 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. Continue reading
May 05 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. Continue reading
Apr 24 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. Continue reading
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