Posted on · Neither of the bills were considered likely to pass, but they mark the first time the Senate has taken action on the issue since the new Congress was sworn in earlier this month.
Posted on · In a surprise news conference Friday, Trump said he would not sign a House GOP bill on immigration legislation drafted specifically to meet his policy demands.
Posted on · The bill is an attempt by Republican leaders to find a compromise with moderate GOP lawmakers. The House will vote on two immigration bills next week, including another supported by conservatives.
Posted on · The majority leader blamed Democrats for slow-walking President Trump's nominees. He also said the Senate will use the extra time to pass annual spending bills.
Posted on · Over initial objections by House GOP leaders, the House is expected to take up immigration legislation next month that threatens to further divide the party in the middle of an election year.
Posted on · A growing number of House Republicans want to force votes on immigration legislation this summer despite opposition from GOP leaders, including Speaker Paul Ryan and Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy
Posted on · Republicans dodged a big bullet with a convicted coal executive's loss of the GOP Senate primary. But they continue to be the party facing more division
Posted on · Rev. Patrick Conroy informed Speaker Paul Ryan he was rescinding his earlier resignation, effective immediately. In a statement, Ryan said he accepts and the chaplain will now remain in the job.
Posted on · Military employees also described a "toxic work environment" to senators and staff, Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., told NPR. On Tuesday afternoon, President Trump left the decision to withdraw up to Jackson
Posted on · Pompeo's nomination now goes to the full Senate, where votes are tallying in his favor
Posted on · In a freewheeling talk with Republicans and Democrats on efforts to curtail gun violence, President Trump appeared to throw his support behind efforts that are opposed by the powerful gun lobby
Posted on · At a CNN town hall, the Republican senator said he would support raising the age limit for those wanting to purchase AR-15 style rifles and is "reconsidering" his position on high-capacity magazines.
Posted on · The president's signature ends the second partial government shutdown in three weeks. The budget agreement struck in Congress adds billions for the military, domestic programs and disaster relief
Posted on · One Republican lawmaker asked authorities to check the identification of immigrants coming as guests. A Democrat is bringing the candidate challenging House Speaker Paul Ryan to sit in the audience
Posted on · On the table: a path to citizenship for up to 1.8 million people who are in the country illegally as well as $25 billion for a border wall. The Trump administration is also calling for changes to the legal immigration system