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Capitol agenda: DHS despair takes hold on the Hill
The vibes are bad. An overwhelming sense of frustration and despair is taking hold on Capitol Hill as lawmakers struggle to…
‘I just want to go home’: Despair settles over the Capitol as DHS deal hopes evaporate
Finger-pointing, profanity, even “poppycock.” An overwhelming sense of frustration and despair has overtaken Congress as…
‘You lose your credibility’: Democrats warn against turning a blind eye to a colleague’s misconduct
House Democrats will soon have to choose between protecting an embattled colleague or insulating themselves from politically…
Schumer rolls out Democrats’ midterm energy pitch
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer rolled out an energy and climate change agenda Wednesday as a preview of what Democrats…
Capitol agenda: Trump to bring headaches or harmony to the Hill
Donald Trump has a big speaking engagement Wednesday night — and there’s no telling whether he’ll help or hurt the GOP’s…
Special election shocker has Florida Republicans nervous about redistricting
Florida has been viewed for months as the potential capstone of a GOP redistricting campaign, but now Sunshine State…
Arrington: Fraud cuts for war funding
House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington is making clear he will push for the “fraud prevention” spending cuts he wants…
Gallego: Merrick Garland was a ‘coward’ over Jan. 6
Sen. Ruben Gallego on Wednesday called former Attorney General Merrick Garland a “coward” over his handling of prosecuting…
Democrats send new DHS funding offer
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats have submitted their latest proposal for pairing Department of Homeland…
Trump demands 'clean 18-month extension' of key spy powers
President Donald Trump called on Congress Wednesday to quickly extend a key surveillance program amid a Republican rebellion…