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December 20, 2015

Fiscal deals now focus on sequester, amid little Capitol Hill optimism about quick fix

The Senate will be in session on Monday as time runs short to negotiate an increase of the nation's debt ceiling and the partial government shutdown concludes its second week.

December 20, 2015

When clock strikes midnight, does the government really shut down? Maybe not

Washington is bracing for the clock to strike midnight, with a government shutdown expected if Congress cannot strike a budget deal -- but despite the frenzy, the government might not turn into a pumpkin right away.

December 20, 2015

‘Stupid’: Dems refuse to consider tax-repeal compromise in ObamaCare standoff

President Obama and his congressional allies are digging in ahead of a series of key votes on a contentious budget bill, refusing to consider a potential compromise that might satisfy GOP demands to chip away at the health law.

December 20, 2015

Guide to the Capitol Hill stand-off over defunding ObamaCare

The showdown over defunding ObamaCare begins in the Senate on Monday. Here's what to expect.

December 20, 2015

Senate lifts some restrictions as shooter sought

Senate officials lifted some restrictions on their side of the U.S. Capitol complex Monday while authorities searched for a potential second suspect in the Navy Yard shootings. 

December 20, 2015

Sen. McConnell to vote 'no' on Syria resolution

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he will oppose President Barack Obama's resolution authorizing a military strike against Syria.

December 20, 2015

Hitchhiker's Guide to Syria on Capitol Hill this week

The Senate is expected to begin the process Monday afternoon to trigger debate on the resolution prepared last week by the Foreign Relations Committee to authorize the use of force in Syria. Here's what happens next.

December 20, 2015

'Hitchhiker's Guide' to Reid bringing the Senate back early over Syria

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., was bringing the Senate back on Friday for a brief legislative session. Here's some background on why, and what happens after Friday.

December 20, 2015

New ICE boss’ background as defense attorney for murderers, pedophiles raises questions about his credentials

The man tabbed to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement is a longtime criminal defense attorney who has represented convicted murderers, rapists and pedophiles and fought for the release of violent convicted offenders - a background some critics say makes him a less than ideal choice to head the nation's second-largest law enforcement agency.

December 20, 2015

Inhofe demands details before OK-ing Ebola funding

The top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee is holding up money to fight Ebola until the Obama administration provides details on how the military would protect American personnel sent to Africa to battle the epidemic and more specifics on the financial and logistics demands on a defense budget already stretched thin.