Congress
‘Clouds’ set to return to Senate’s Alexander Calder masterpiece
The Hart Senate Office Building atrium will be restored to its full splendor after the August recess for the first time in…
Finance Republicans kill bid to stop Trump IRS audit-immunity deal
Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee defeated an effort Thursday by Democrats to block a plan by the Trump…
With Blanche in limbo, Cornyn hands DOJ new Trump settlement proposal
Sen. John Cornyn said Thursday he has sent the Justice Department a new offer to resolve the standoff that has thrown Todd…
Capitol agenda: Thune tries to teach Trump Senate math
John Thune is stuck in between President Donald Trump’s demands and the realities of Senate math. Thune has eight days to…
Inside the lobbying fight threatening Congress’ college sports overhaul
Efforts to pass legislation governing the nation’s $19 billion college sports industry are teetering amid a fierce lobbying…
How John Thune is trying to manage Trump’s summer squeeze
John Thune is eager to let GOP senators out of the Capitol and onto the campaign trail as Republicans fight to hold the…
Todd Blanche won’t get Thursday vote in Senate Judiciary Committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee has abandoned plans to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general Thursday…
Trump: ‘Maybe John Cornyn is upset with me’
President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that his endorsement of Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas)…
White House pitches Senate GOP on ‘tight’ party-line bill focused on military, farm aid
White House officials urged Senate Republicans on Wednesday to quickly adopt a spending blueprint for a narrowly focused…
Cruz drops plans to advance AI bills next week
Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz said Wednesday he is again postponing a highly anticipated markup of artificial intelligence…