Trump’s dealmaking with Democrats signals change from last shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump moved quickly this week to negotiate with Democrats to try and avert…
Senate leaders scramble to avert partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate leaders were scrambling to save a bipartisan spending deal and avert a partial government…
House Republicans propose stricter voting rules before the midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are proposing sweeping changes to the nation’s voting laws, a long-shot priority for…
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar running for Minnesota governor
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Thursday she is running for governor of Minnesota, promising to…
Democrats poised to trigger government shutdown over ICE reform
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are threatening to block legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security…
Republicans worry about effect of immigration chaos on midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are increasingly concerned that immigration enforcement is becoming a political liability in the upcoming…
Partial shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand ICE changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a partial government shutdown looming, Senate Democrats laid out a list of demands Wednesday…
Governor orders Texas agencies and universities to pause new H-1B visas
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions, which…
Judge finds Virginia Democrats’ redistricting resolution illegal
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia judge ruled Tuesday that a proposed constitutional amendment letting Democrats redraw the…
Minnesota killing draws swift rebuke from gun rights advocates
Prominent Republicans and gun rights advocates helped elicit a White House turnabout this week after bristling over the…
Minnesota GOP gubernatorial candidate Chris Madel drops out after Alex Pretti killing
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A lawyer for the immigration officer who shot and killed Renee Good dropped out…
Republican calls for investigation grow after fatal shooting in Minneapolis
WASHINGTON (AP) — A growing number of Republicans are pressing for a deeper investigation into federal immigration tactics…