Some Democrats are fighting to stop Trump's Iran war, but leaders like Chuck Schumer are quietly acquiescing or, worse, ...

The hours ahead will be pivotal for the Republicans, who have control of the Congress, with little tolerance for defectors if ...

Senators hunkered down Monday to consider proposed amendments to President Donald Trump's bill of tax breaks and spending ...

Republicans are using their majorities in Congress to push aside Democratic opposition, but they have run into a series of ...

Republicans are using their majorities in Congress to push aside Democratic opposition, but they've run into a series of ...

A 51-49 near-party line vote opened debate on a so-called “reconciliation” bill that will extend Trump’s tax cuts for the wealthy while cutting more than $1 trillion from Medicaid and food stamps.

Sen. Schumer slams Trump's budget bill as the "We're All Going to Die Act" over Medicaid cuts, risking millions' coverage. This live blog is now closed.

A massive search stretched into its second day Sunday for a man who authorities say wore a mask and posed as a police officer while fatally shooting ...

Federal judge orders Trump to return control of National Guard to Newsom - President Donald Trump was ordered Thursday night to return control of the thousands of National Guard troops he deployed in ...

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