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Despite Ongoing Talks, It's Day 3 Of The Government Shutdown
Monday, January 22, 2018
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill worked all weekend to try to hammer out an agreement to end a partial government shutdown. The Senate leadership has agreed to vote on a resolution at noon.
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.
Senate Set To Vote On Government Funding Bill Before Midnight
Friday, January 19, 2018
The Senate is set to hold a vote before midnight on Friday on the bill the House passed last night to avert a government shutdown.
Congress Needs Last-Minute Deal To Avoid Government Shutdown
Friday, January 19, 2018
The federal government will experience a partial shutdown at midnight unless lawmakers and President Trump can come to a last-minute deal on spending and immigration.
Sen. Bob Dole Receives Congressional Gold Medal
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Former senator and GOP presidential candidate Bob Dole is receiving Congress' highest honor, the Congressional Gold Medal. After serving in World War II, Dole went on to represent Kansas in Congress for more than three decades.
President Trump Erupts When He Hears Details Of DACA Deal
Friday, January 12, 2018
Trump has thrown a wrinkle into negotiations trying to find a solution for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy. He used a vulgar slur to describe African nations.
Why Reaching A DACA Deal Could Be Tough
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Reaching an agreement on a DACA fix is only half the battle. The House and Senate would then have to approve it — and that could be tough, given how entrenched both parties' bases are on immigration issues.
Bipartisan Lawmakers And Trump Convene For Immigration Discussion
Tuesday, January 09, 2018
Congressional leaders from both parties met with President Trump on Tuesday to discuss immigration. Trump vowed to sign any immigration bill sent to him by Congress.
News Brief: Trump Attacks Bannon, Manafort Sues The DOJ, Winter Storm
Thursday, January 04, 2018
President Trump attacked his former adviser Steve Bannon after Bannon criticized the Trump campaign in a new book. Also, former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort is suing the Justice Department.
Trump Says Bannon 'Lost His Mind'
Thursday, January 04, 2018
Steve Bannon reportedly called a Trump campaign meeting with Russians "treasonous." President Trump said that Bannon "lost his mind."
Border Wall Funding And DACA Fix Included In Government Funding Negotiations
Wednesday, January 03, 2018
Immigration is at the center of negotiations to keep the government open past Jan. 19. President Trump says he wants funding for a border wall in exchange for protections for undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.
With Women's Rights As A Focus, Attention Turns To Gillibrand
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
As the "Me Too" moment hit Congress this year, Kirsten Gillibrand found herself in the center of the headlines. The New York senator is now on most short lists of possible Democratic 2020 contenders.
GOP Releases Final Version Of Tax Overhaul Bill
Friday, December 15, 2017
Republican lawmakers are releasing the final version of their legislation to overhaul the nation's tax code, with plans to pass it next week.
Sen. Al Franken Announces Plans To Resign Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Thursday, December 07, 2017
Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., yielded to mounting calls from fellow Democrats after allegations of unwanted sexual contact over a number of years.
News Brief: The Latest On The GOP Tax Bill; CVS Buys Aetna
Monday, December 04, 2017
Top Congressional Republicans look to quickly reach a final deal on a tax package. And, we discuss what would be one of the largest mergers in the history of health care.
A Look At What's Happening With The Senate Republicans' Tax Bill
Thursday, November 30, 2017
The Senate has begun debate on a GOP plan to overhaul the nation's tax code, with major economic and political consequences in the balance.
News Brief: North Korea Fires ICBM, Republican Tax Plan Gains Support, CFPB
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
North Korea fired what the Pentagon says was an intercontinental ballistic missile for the third time in 2017. Also, GOP continues work on a tax overhaul and The Washington Post's Renae Merle on CFPB.
Trump Visits Capitol Hill As McConnell Lobbies For Tax Votes
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
President Trump traveled to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to meet with Republican senators as they work to advance their tax plan. They are hoping to hold a Senate vote by the end of the week.
Republicans Have A Lot On Their Year-End To-Do List
Monday, November 27, 2017
President Trump and congressional leaders will meet on Tuesday to try and hammer out a deal to fund the government and work on end-of-year legislation. The president will also head to Capitol Hill to rally Republicans around a tax overhaul.
Trump Visits Capitol Hill To Rally Support For House Republicans' Tax Bill
Thursday, November 16, 2017
House Republicans passed their version of a tax overhaul today, as President Trump visited Capitol Hill to rally support for it. But prospects for a tax bill in the Senate are looking less certain.