Government shutdown: Republicans consider escape hatch as Congress careens toward deadline

Much of the U.S. government is poised to shut down early Saturday morning unless Congress approves spending measures.

Key House panel finds ‘substantial’ evidence in fraud investigation of Florida Democrat

The House Ethics Committee found “substantial reason to believe” that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) violated several laws, regulations and standards of conduct as a member of Congress, ...

House Republicans propose voting changes as Trump administration eyes the midterms

House Republicans are proposing sweeping changes to the nation’s voting laws. The package released Thursday is a long-shot ...

Democrats Reach a Deal With the White House

Senate Democrats struck a deal with President Trump and Republicans this afternoon that could avert an imminent government ...

Senate to move ahead with spending deal but shutdown appears inevitable

Senate Democrats say Republicans have agreed to separate DHS funding from a package of five other appropriations bills that have already passed the House but have not yet cleared the Senate.