Sen. Mitch McConnell To Meet 9/11 Responders To Discuss Victims' FundSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is meeting this week with Sept. 11 first responders following withering criticism from comedian Jon Stewart that Congress had failed to ensure that a victims' compensation fund never runs out of money.
First Responder Who Stood With Jon Stewart To Fight For 9/11 Victims Fund Enters Hospice CareLou Alvarez, one of the retired NYPD officers who just sat in an emotional congressional hearing with Jon Stewart, announced he has entered hospice care due to the incurable nature of his cancer.
Jon Stewart, McConnell Again Clash Over 9/11 Victim Compensation FundIn his testimony before Congress last week, Jon Stewart called out members who were not present for the hearing, but Majority leader Mitch McConnell says that's just the way things work.
Kavanaugh Says He 'Might Have Been Too Emotional' During Testimony Addressing AllegationsThe 53-year-old judge said in an op-ed that he knows his "tone was sharp, and I said a few things I should not have said" during testimony last week to the Judiciary Committee.
Senate Leaders Say They've Reached 2-Year Budget Deal As Government Shutdown LoomsSenate leaders say they've reached a two-year budget deal that boosts spending for both the military and domestic programs.
Federal Government Reopens After Spending Bill PassesThe Senate voted Monday to pass a bill that would extend government funding through Feb. 8. The House approved the measure shortly thereafter, sending the spending bill to the president, who quickly signed it.
GOP To Begin Reconciling House And Senate Tax Bills; Cuomo, Murphy Blast PlanHouse and Senate negotiators are tasked with working out the differences after the Senate approved its version on a 51-49 vote early Saturday.
White House: Trump Remains Committed To Building Border WallPresident Trump met with his legislative affairs team on Thursday to talk about how to get his agenda items through congress.
Trump 'Disappointed' By Collapse Of GOP Health Care Bill, Says 'Let Obamacare Fail'Republican Sens. Jerry Moran of Kansas and Mike Lee of Utah announced that they would not support the bill, bringing the number of Republicans opposed to at least four.
Senate Republicans Unveil Latest Health Care Plan Amid Deep DivisionsSenators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Susan Collins (R-ME) already oppose the new bill that devotes $45 billion to fight the opioid crisis, while giving more credits to low income Americans to buy coverage.
Senate Bill To Replace Obamacare Could Be In JeopardyMore Republican senators are indicating they're not happy with the current draft of the proposal and now, President Trump is making a push to get the GOP on board.
Senate Plan To Repeal Obamacare Faces Likely RoadblocksA handful of GOP holdouts say they can't support the plan as it currently stands.
Senate Republicans Unveil Health Care Bill, Sparking Heated DebateThe plan will eliminate the individual mandate which forces people to buy health insurance or pay a penalty. It also removes taxes put in place under the Affordable Care Act.
Supreme Court Nominee Gorsuch Calls Trump's Comments On Judges 'Disheartening And Abhorrent'The president told a group of police chiefs Wednesday that his order was "done for the security of our nation," saying "a bad high school student would understand this.''