Health Care September 26, 2017 McConnell introduces ObamaCare 'skinny repeal' bill Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., introduced a pared-down version of legislation to repeal ObamaCare late Thursday as lawmakers prepared to launch into a marathon “vote-a-rama” amid intense disagreements inside the congressional GOP.
White House September 26, 2017 Trump blasts McConnell over 'excessive expectations' remark, source says President Donald Trump ripped into Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., in a tense private phone call Wednesday morning, a source familiar with the call told Fox News.
Leadership September 26, 2017 Trump fires new warning shot at McConnell, leaves door open on whether he should step down President Trump Thursday raised the possibility of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., resigning his post if McConnell fails to get the president's agenda through the Senate.
POLITICS September 25, 2017 Lindsey Graham proud of Trump's decision: 'The gloves are off inside of Afghanistan' Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., appeared on Fox News after President Trump’s speech Monday to offer full-throated praise for America’s comprehensive new strategy in achieving a “lasting peace” in Afghanistan.
Media Buzz September 18, 2017 Independent President: Why Trump's deal with Democrats wasn't a shock Many Republicans are shocked that President Trump did a budget deal with the Democrats, opting for “Chuck and Nancy” in an Oval Office meeting over Paul and Mitch.
Social Policy September 18, 2017 Schumer, Pelosi say they have deal with Trump to protect 'Dreamers' Democratic congressional leaders emerged from a meeting with President Donald Trump Wednesday vowing to pursue an agreement protecting immigrants who were brought illegally into the U.S. as children from deportation.
Social Policy September 14, 2017 Trump vows 'no amnesty' for 'Dreamers,' says GOP leaders 'on board' with talks President Donald Trump said Thursday that Republican congressional leaders were "very much on board" with negotiations to protect so-called "Dreamers"— hundreds of thousands of young immigrants who were brought into the U.S. illegally — from deportation.
Democrats August 17, 2017 Senate Democratic Leader Reid announces retirement Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid announced Friday he will retire at the end of his term, closing a long and controversial career in Congress that spanned four decades.
Democrats June 21, 2017 White House: Jobless benefits should be 'first new legislation' of 2014 The White House on Wednesday marked the new year by urging Congress to make extending unemployment benefits its top priority when lawmakers return to Washington.
Appointments June 21, 2017 Republican Senate candidates look to capitalize on Harry Reid's 'nuclear option' Sen. Jerry Moran, executive director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, warned roughly 500 of the committee's top donors Monday that recent changes to the Senate's filibuster rules could hurt the economy and threaten energy and financial services sectors in particular.
Democrats June 21, 2017 Gallup poll: Harry Reid is the most unpopular congressional leader Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is the most unpopular of the top four Democratic and Republican leaders in Congress, according to a Gallup poll that suggests the American people might support them more if they got along better.
