Congress steamrolls Obama's veto
Alexander Bolton and Jordan Fabian 09/28/16 08:47 PM EDT
Congress delivered a stinging rebuke to President Obama Wednesday.
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Senate overrides Obama 9/11 veto in overwhelming vote
Alexander Bolton 09/28/16 12:19 PM EDT
The vote marks the first time the Senate has rejected an Obama veto.
Reid to GOP: Commit to Flint money
Jordain Carney 09/28/16 10:53 AM EDT
He wants Republican leaders to publicly back passing the funding.
Ryan voices confidence on Flint deal
Sylvan Lane - 09/28/16 09:28 AM EDT
“We should be able to move this through, I believe, before Friday,” Ryan said.
Dems gain upper hand on budget
Jordain Carney and Sarah Ferris - 09/27/16 08:01 PM EDT
Congressional leaders are scrambling to avoid an election-year government shutdown.
Why Cruz flipped on Trump
Alexander Bolton - 09/23/16 08:33 PM EDT
Conservatives see several political calculations behind the Texas senator's move.
White House preps agencies for possible shutdown
Scott Wong and Jordan Fabian - 09/23/16 12:44 PM EDT
Money for federal agencies runs out at the end of the fiscal year, on Oct. 1.
McConnell sets vote on 'clean' funding bill to avoid shutdown
Alexander Bolton - 09/22/16 02:00 PM EDT
The move drew an angry response from Democrats, who said they are being jammed.
Playing politics with Zika funding puts Americans at risk
Brent Wilkes, contributor - 09/20/16 11:53 AM EDT
OPINION | Congress is playing a dangerous game of politics with the Zika virus.
Supreme Court fight colors battle for the Senate
Alexander Bolton - 09/18/16 10:30 AM EDT
Senate Democrats say Hillary Clinton should ignore pressure from liberals who want her to make a...
Snags emerge on budget bill
Alexander Bolton - 09/14/16 08:09 PM EDT
Senate leaders are struggling to reach agreement on a short-term funding measure.
McConnell submits government funding proposal to Dems
Alexander Bolton - 09/14/16 08:48 AM EDT
It came hours after Reid complained he had not received anything in writing from the GOP.
Government funding talks stall
Alexander Bolton and Sarah Ferris - 09/13/16 05:22 PM EDT
"Discussions have gone on for a week. We don’t have an offer in writing," Sen. Reid said.
McCain vows to block breakup of NSA leadership
Julian Hattem - 09/13/16 11:26 AM EDT
A battle is brewing on Capitol Hill.
Election-year drama colors budget fight
Jordan Fabian - 09/12/16 07:14 PM EDT
Obama huddled with congressional leaders at the White House.
Cruz to inject internet fight into spending battle
Alexander Bolton - 09/12/16 06:00 AM EDT
Cruz wants a stopgap to block the White House from giving up its internet oversight role.
Anxious Dems urge Clinton to open up
Alexander Bolton - 09/09/16 06:00 AM EDT
Sen. Dianne Feinstein said Clinton needs to "take the shield away from the heart."
Dems sound alarm on Senate majority
Alexander Bolton - 09/07/16 08:27 PM EDT
Senate Dems' campaign chair urged members to mobilize to take back the Senate.
GOP drops hints in budget showdown
Sarah Ferris - 09/06/16 08:09 PM EDT
Republican leaders have three weeks to settle a dispute over Planned Parenthood if they want to...
Crowded field muddies polling in Louisiana Senate race
Pat Bergeron, contributor - 09/06/16 11:30 AM EDT
OPINION | A field of 24 makes polling in Louisiana senate race nearly impossible.
Cornyn: Clinton duped Congress during confirmation
Alexander Bolton - 09/05/16 06:00 AM EDT
Cornyn wishes he tried to halt Clinton's confirmation as secretary of State.
George Allen EXCLUSIVE op-ed: Support US manufacturing jobs
Governor George Allen, contributor - 09/02/16 12:04 PM EDT
OPINION | US must pursue manufacturing-friendly trade and economic policies
Senate Dems want to clear decks for Hillary Clinton
Alexander Bolton - 09/01/16 01:28 PM EDT
Senate Democrats ruled out the possibility they would agree to a long-term spending measure.
Obama defeat is Schumer victory
Alexander Bolton - 09/28/16 06:00 AM EDT
The veto override will be a loss for Obama and a big win for Sen. Charles Schumer.
Senate poised to override Obama veto
Alexander Bolton - 09/26/16 07:51 PM EDT
The bill in question would allow victims of terrorism to sue foreign countries.
Saudis hire lobbyists amid 9/11 fight
Megan R. Wilson - 09/23/16 01:18 PM EDT
The bill would allow victims of the 9/11 attacks to file lawsuits against the country.
GOP puts shutdown squeeze play on Dems
Alexander Bolton - 09/23/16 06:06 AM EDT
Democrats and Republicans are battling over aid for Flint, Mich.
Reid: GOP 'getting warmed up' for shutdown
Alexander Bolton - 09/22/16 12:59 PM EDT
A senior GOP aide dismisses Reid: “There’s not going to be a government shutdown.”
Senate negotiators near deal to fund government
Alexander Bolton - 09/19/16 05:36 PM EDT
Senators would like to reach a deal this week and leave Washington for the campaign trail.
Pelosi: House should go first on stopgap spending bill
Mike Lillis - 09/15/16 05:47 PM EDT
Pelosi said Paul Ryan gave up the prerogative of going first because of GOP infighting.
Reid: 'Lots of problems' with funding bill
Alexander Bolton - 09/14/16 01:25 PM EDT
The Senate Democrat's criticism dampens hopes that a deal could be reached this week.
McConnell closes in on his quest to turn Kentucky red
Reid Wilson - 09/14/16 06:00 AM EDT
Kentucky Republicans are fielding a record number of candidates.
Cornyn: Mental health vote will likely have to wait until after election
Peter Sullivan - 09/13/16 11:34 AM EDT
Cornyn is hopeful the Senate will take up mental health legislation after the election.
Schumer getting ready to become Senate’s top Dem
Alexander Bolton - 09/13/16 06:00 AM EDT
Schumer has become increasingly vocal at private party meetings and strategy sessions.
What to do when cynicism becomes your political default
K. Riva Levinson, contributor - 09/12/16 12:12 PM EDT
OPINION | Integrity can still be found in DC if you know where to look
Obama invites GOP, Dem leaders to meet at White House
Jordan Fabian - 09/09/16 08:58 AM EDT
Obama wants to meet with congressional leaders about his legislative priorities.
Biden storms Capitol to lambaste GOP for inaction
Mike Lillis - 09/08/16 02:19 PM EDT
"We're facing a simple reality: We're not doing the people's most urgent business."
Senate leader set to jam House conservatives in spending fight
Jordain Carney and Sarah Ferris - 09/07/16 07:16 PM EDT
McConnell said he hoped to vote on a funding bill as early as next week.
Insiders dominate year of the outsider
Reid Wilson - 09/06/16 04:16 PM EDT
Only five members of Congress have lost bids for renomination as the primary season draws to a...
Dem polling shows Rubio in a dead heat
Alexander Bolton - 09/06/16 12:01 AM EDT
He has 45 percent support compared to Rubio’s 44 percent.
Is Congress tipping the country toward decriminalizing all drugs?
Thomas R. Ascik, contributor - 09/04/16 10:36 AM EDT
OPINION | Recent legislation is leading the country toward sweeping drug decriminalization.
Senate braces for shutdown fight
Alexander Bolton - 09/02/16 06:00 AM EDT
Lawmakers are returning to Washington to confront an impasse over funding bills.
