WASHINGTON — Sen. Mitch McConnell, the former Republican leader from Kentucky, who has been hospitalized for six weeks, said Monday that he would not be returning to the Senate this week as lawmakers work toward their August recess. In a statement from hi... See more
Opposing Defense Bill, Democrats Shift Their Tactics Carl Hulse The New York Times Crossing what was once seen as a political red line, Democrats voted against the usually bipartisan measure, registering dissent about the war in Iran. Yet Mr. King this mo... See more
Quick Takeaways: - Republicans reached a deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security. - The plan avoids new funding for ICE and Border Patrol in the bill. - Democrats pushed for restrictions on immigration enforcement. - Trump reversed course and s... See more
WASHINGTON — Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said Thursday evening that he would press for a perjury investigation into Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary whom President Donald Trump fired hours earlier. Blumenthal said that he would call for ... See more
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Republicans hold firm on filibuster and prosecutor veto power, for now
WASHINGTON -- Republicans in Congress have been remarkably compliant this year as President Donald Trump has usurped their constitutional preeminence on fundamental matters such... See more
