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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.