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House Passes No-Strings-Attached Bill To Fund Homeland Security
Tuesday, March 03, 2015
An effort by some congressional Republicans to block President Obama's executive actions on immigration by tying it to a Homeland Security spending bill officially failed on Tuesday.
House Not Quite Ready To 'Suck It Up' Over Homeland Security Funding
Friday, February 27, 2015
For a few days now, most Senate Republicans have come to terms with how this story would end. But the House has a new plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security for just three weeks.
Tables Have Turned As Senate Barrels Toward Homeland Security Deadline
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Senate is speeding ahead into the first real deadline it's had since the beginning of the new Congress. In many ways, nothing has changed from past deadlines — lawmakers don't seem interested in resolving the matter with time to spare, rhetoric is hot and angry, and as always, one ...
Republicans Hope To Use Homeland Security Budget As Leverage On Immigration
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Congress has a Friday midnight deadline to pass a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. But even though Republicans are now in charge of both chambers, the challenge of getting legislation through remains.
Maybe Another Shutdown?
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The DHS will run out of funding on Friday if the Senate doesn't come to an agreement over the agency's budget. NPR's Ailsa Chang explains what that would mean for national security.
For TSA Officers, Congress' Inaction On Funding Could Hit Home
Monday, February 23, 2015
If Congress doesn't fund the Department of Homeland Security this week, most DHS employees will likely be ordered to stay on the job — and make do without a paycheck until funding is restored.
Grassley Leads Senate Judiciary Panel As Loretta Lynch Hearings Begin
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Iowa Republican Charles Grassley, the first non-lawyer to head the committee, gets his turn in the spotlight as he leads the hearing on President Obama's choice for attorney general Loretta Lynch.
Keystone Supporters Hope Amendments Will Soften Pipeline Opposition
Saturday, January 10, 2015
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Mitch McConnell Begins Dream Job As Senate Majority Leader
Wednesday, January 07, 2015
The Kentucky Republican never really thought about running for president while growing up. Instead, he dreamed of being Senate majority leader. That dream came true on Tuesday.
Republican Majority Makes Boehner's Job Easier — And Harder
Tuesday, January 06, 2015
Republicans formally took full control of Congress for the first time during Barack Obama's presidency on Tuesday. Republicans took over the Senate and added to their majority in the House.
Republican Leaders Vow New Congress Will Get Things Done
Monday, January 05, 2015
It's the first time since the 2006 election that both chambers will be controlled by Republicans. They pledge an end to gridlock, but they still have to work with the same Democratic president.
2014 Yielded Bumper Crop Of Judicial Confirmations
Thursday, January 01, 2015
The number of judicial vacancies is now at its lowest point since Obama took office. All told, the president has seen more than 300 judges confirmed, including a record number of women and minorities.
Senate Adjourns, GOP To Take Over In January
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
The adjournment brought the 113th Congress to a formal close. Democrat Harry Reid ended his run as majority leader, as Republicans take control of the Senate next month.
Senate Democrats Use Waning Majority To Push Through Judges
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
The longer-than-expected Senate session is allowing Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid to confirm even more of President Obama's nominations to the federal bench.
Teens Now Reach For E-Cigarettes Over Regular Ones
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Nearly 9 percent of 8th graders, more than 16 percent of 10th graders and more than 17 percent of high school seniors have used the devices in the past month, the survey found.
Siding With Obama On Deportations Hurts Saldana's Bipartisan Support
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
The Senate is to vote Tuesday on Sarah Saldana's nomination to run Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Republicans believe she will be too sympathetic to the president's actions on deportations.
Outrage On The Left And Right As Senate Delays Spending Vote
Saturday, December 13, 2014
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Congress Runs Up Against Deadline To Pass A Budget
Thursday, December 11, 2014
A plan to pass a no-drama, year-long measure for most of the federal government started looking shaky Thursday afternoon, when the bill nearly died on a procedural vote in the House.
Senate May Need Every Minute To Meet Government Funding Deadline
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
The House appears to have reached a trillion-dollar deal to keep the government running, but leaves the Senate just hours to speed the bill through — and some senators may prefer to take their time.
Congress Pushes Up Against Deadline To Keep Government Funded
Tuesday, December 09, 2014
Congress has just over two days left to pass a spending bill before the government runs out of cash, and lawmakers appear to be pushing it to the wire. So far, no one is worried about...
