Kelsey Snell

Kelsey Snell appears in the following:

Democrats Strategize For Midterms

Saturday, March 17, 2018

Conor Lamb, a centrist Democrat, is the apparent victor in this week's Pennsylvania congressional election — a big win for Democrats going into the midterms. But can their strategy survive long term?

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Chicago Primary Shows Democratic Divisions

Friday, March 16, 2018

A House primary in Chicago is highlighting division within the Democratic party, where the centrist Rep. Dan Lipinsky is facing a strong primary challenge from a progressive candidate.

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Bipartisan Senate Banking Bill Would Scale Back Some Dodd-Frank Regulations

Thursday, March 08, 2018

The Senate is working on a rare bipartisan banking bill that would scale back parts of the Dodd-Frank regulations for smaller banks. But the bill has exposed divisions among Democrats over protecting former President Obama's legacy.

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Befuddled By Trump, Senate Will Not Vote On Gun Measures Next Week

Thursday, March 01, 2018

The White House meeting confused and frustrated many Republican lawmakers, who were seeking clear guidance from Trump on a gun bill he would sign that could attract GOP votes in Congress.

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Congress Stalled On Bills To Tighten Gun Background Check System

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Lawmakers have made little progress in advancing any new gun control measures in since the Feb. 14 shooting that left 17 people dead at a high school in Parkland, Fla.

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Senate Fails To Advance Any Immigration Proposals

Thursday, February 15, 2018

The Senate failed to pass any immigration legislation before a self-imposed Friday deadline. Without a bill, roughly 700,000 immigrants stand to lose legal protections as early as March 5.

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After Passing Budget Deal, Congress Turns To Immigration Without A Clear Plan

Friday, February 09, 2018

Now that Congress has passed a two-year budget deal they will move ahead on immigration legislation, but it's not clear what kind of plan could pass. Many Republicans also remain sore over an increase in deficit spending.

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Senators Reach 2-Year Budget Deal

Wednesday, February 07, 2018

Senate leaders have reached a budget pact to increase spending for the Pentagon and domestic programs, offering a reprieve from fiscal fights that have been a cloud over Capitol Hill.

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Congress Has Until Thursday Night To Avoid A Government Shutdown

Wednesday, February 07, 2018

If lawmakers fail to reach a deal, that would mean the second shutdown in less than a month. And there are still a lot of big issues to work through — including immigration.

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News Brief: House Passes Funding Extension, Pence Visits Japan, Steve Wynn Resigns

Wednesday, February 07, 2018

The House passed a bill Tuesday evening to fund the government until March 23, with a full year of military spending. Also, The Wall Street Journal's Peter Landers discusses Mike Pence's Asia trip.

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House Passes Funding Extension After Trump Says 'I'd Love To See A Shutdown'

Tuesday, February 06, 2018

The bill to keep the government funded until March 23 goes to the Senate, which is expected to change it. Senate leaders say they are closer than ever to reaching a long-term budget deal.

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Trump Expected To Strike An Optimistic Tone In State Of The Union Speech

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Tuesday night, President Trump's State of the Union address is expected to stress the economic growth that the United States has experienced in the last year.

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Can The Common Sense Caucus Influence Leading Lawmakers?

Thursday, January 25, 2018

A bipartisan group of senators have dubbed themselves the "Common Sense Caucus" and are taking credit for ending the brief government shutdown. But in a polarized Capitol, how much influence will these centrist lawmakers have on their leaders?

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Trump Signs Funding Bill, Bringing Shutdown To An End

Monday, January 22, 2018

Congress voted to restore funding through Feb. 8 after an agreement to pursue immigration bills in the coming weeks. The White House says the government will resume normal operations on Tuesday.

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In Latest Attempt To Reopen Government, Bipartisan Group Of Senators Meets

Sunday, January 21, 2018

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have been working all weekend to find a funding plan that will restart the federal government. Most recently, a bipartisan group of Senators met behind closed doors.

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With Hours Left, Congress Still Trying To Reach An Agreement To Fund The Government

Friday, January 19, 2018

Government funding runs out at midnight unless Congress can come to an agreement on spending, immigration and potentially other issues.

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White House: 'We Don't Want A Shutdown'

Friday, January 19, 2018

The White House hosts a press conference Friday morning regarding a possible government shutdown. The Senate has not yet acted on a House-passed, short-term continuing resolution.

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Congressional Lawmakers Running Up Against Deadline To Keep Government Funded

Thursday, January 18, 2018

The federal government could shut down by Friday at midnight if lawmakers in Congress can't agree to keep the government funded. President Trump has muddied the situation by making contradictory statements about his position.

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House Republicans Introduce Bill To Keep Government Open For Another Month

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

House Republicans have introduced a stopgap spending bill to keep the government open for another month while lawmakers keep working on a longer term spending and immigration deal.

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After Several Chaotic Days, Where Does DACA Deal Stand?

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Lawmakers and President Trump are returning to town after prospects for an immigration deal dimmed at the end of last week. Congress also faces a Friday deadline to avert a government shutdown.

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