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December 20, 2015

GOP rival gains on top Dem Durbin in Illinois Senate race

The No. 2 Senate Democrat, long thought to have an easy ride to a fourth term, could be in for a fight as recent polls show the race narrowing in the final weeks of the 2014 midterms.

December 20, 2015

Harry Reid apologizes for dropping some non-politically correct Asian-themed jokes

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., has apologized for making "politically incorrect" jokes earlier this week at an event hosted by the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce.

December 20, 2015

Congress races to tackle VA, border crisis and more before recess

That sound you hear is the buzz of Congress actually trying to get something done.

December 20, 2015

GOP blocks tax hike on firms moving overseas

Republican senators blocked an election-year bill Wednesday to limit tax breaks for U.S. companies that move operations overseas.

December 20, 2015

House, Senate resume talks over VA fix

Talks have resumed after slowing to a halt earlier in the week on congressional efforts to reform the Veterans Affairs Department.

December 20, 2015

VA nominee McDonald goes before Congress

President Barack Obama's choice to lead the beleaguered Veterans Affairs Department is going before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee for a confirmation hearing as Congress considers a bill to help the next VA leader do his job.

December 20, 2015

DOJ refuses to investigate CIA for alleged spying on Senate Intel Committee

Sen. Udall: 'We shouldn't let this drop'

December 20, 2015

Senators block election-year bill aiding hunters

Republicans and liberal Democrats on Thursday blocked an election-year Senate bill that would help hunters and give a boost to Democrats facing tight re-election races in GOP-leaning states.

December 20, 2015

Senate Majority Leader Reid blocking votes on gun proposals

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid blocked a parade of campaign-season votes on gun rights on Wednesday that could have been a political thorn for Democrats seeking to retain control of the chamber in this fall's elections.

December 20, 2015

Rare Western bird known for mating dance could decide who controls Senate in Nov.

An obscure, chicken-sized bird best known for its mating dance could help determine whether Democrats or Republicans control the U.S. Senate in November.