GOP leaders reject Democratic demands for bill to avoid shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican leaders in the House and Senate said Wednesday that they will reject Democratic demands…
Shutdown talk heats up as Democrats insist on stopping health care cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — A deadline looming, Congress charged Monday toward a federal government shutdown as Republicans brush back…
Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress acts
WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax credits that have made health insurance more…
Republicans move to change Senate rules to speed confirmation of some nominees
Senate Majority Leader John Thune took the first procedural step Monday toward changing the chamber’s rules to speed…
Thune says Senate will change the rules to push through Trump’s nominees
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he’s ready to change the chamber’s rules to allow…
Republicans intend to change Senate rules to speed Trump’s nominees
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators say they are prepared to change the chamber’s rules to get around the…
Sen. Cassidy, a physician eyeing reelection, careful in RFK Jr. rebuke
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy’s support was crucial to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation as Secretary…
Senate votes to consider Trump lawyer Emil Bove for federal judge
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate narrowly voted on Tuesday to begin considering the nomination of former Trump lawyer…
What to watch as 2026 Republican Senate races take shape
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are encountering early headaches in Senate races viewed as pivotal to maintaining the party’s…
Trump is chiseling away at the power of a compliant Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Mr. President, this is the gavel used to enact the ‘big, beautiful bill,’” House Speaker…
Trump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday downplayed the possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as Kyiv…
Senate vote will test the popularity of DOGE spending cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans will test the popularity of Department of Government Efficiency spending cuts this week…