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Burgess Everett

Burgess Everett

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Shutdown nears breaking point after WHCD shooting

It’s an open question whether the shooting will be enough to resolve the impasse over homeland security funding.
Secret Service officersElizabeth Frantz/Reuters

Key senator paves way to confirming Trump’s Fed pick

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., called DOJ’s decision to shift the Jerome Powell investigation to the inspector general a “necessary and appropriate measure.”
Kevin WarshKevin Lamarque/Reuters

‘Awkward’ Louisiana Senate race divides Republicans

Bill Cassidy isn’t getting a lot of help from party heavyweights as he faces a Trump primary challenger.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La.Annabelle Gordon/Reuters

Republicans want Trump to move on Cabinet vacancies

Senators are urging the president to nominate officials to permanently fill attorney general, labor posts — before it’s too late.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in JanuaryElizabeth Frantz/Reuters

Barrasso argues Sanders, not Schumer, leads Democrats on Israel

The No. 2 Republican argued that the Vermont independent is now Democrats’ standard-bearer on the issue.
John BarrassoAnnabelle Gordon/Reuters

El-Sayed’s rise riles Democratic moderates, delights the left

The Michigan Senate hopeful is gaining momentum in an increasingly bitter three-way primary that could prove decisive for Senate control.
Abdul El-SayedEvan Cobb/Getty Images

Republicans release budget, hope to end shutdown

Senators hope that movement will prompt the House to pass the Senate bill funding the rest of the Department of Homeland Security.

Powell probe looms over Warsh hearing

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., has pledged to b Kevin Warsh’s nomination until the Justice Department gives up on its investigation of Jerome Powell.

Republicans face down massive April to-do list

They have a lot to do — and little time to do it.

Democratic group dings Collins on Iran in new ad

The ad urges the Maine Republican senator to “stop supporting Trump’s war, Mainers can’t afford it.”

Democrats wield power on national security votes

Democrats are weighing how to use their ample leverage on expiring surveillance powers and Iran funding.

Immigration funding plan risks stranding Pentagon money

Senate Republicans’ plan for a quick-strike immigration enforcement funding bill could complicate plans to restock the Pentagon’s coffers.

Republicans enter spring legislative sprint

The House and Senate are speeding toward action on the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement funding and on expiring surveillance powers.

Republican immigration bill starts shaping up

Republicans want to give President Donald Trump three years of funding for immigration enforcement.

Lawmakers await Pentagon’s mystery funding request

Congressional Republicans are watching to see whether the ceasefire with Iran is real.

Republicans fight among themselves over their long pre-election to-do list

President Donald Trump’s party has a dizzying number of goals and can’t agree on how to get started.

A Trump deal with Iran would likely get a vote in Congress

Democrats believe the 2015 Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act would apply to an agreement that touches on Iran’s nuclear program.

Democrats to force Iran vote next week

On Thursday morning, House Democrats will try to unanimously constrain the president’s war powers, a move Republicans will almost certainly block.