President Donald Trump’s speech before a joint session of Congress put the final nail in the coffin of the Democrats' recognition as the political party of compassion – which was first ...

Here’s what Americans could soon face if Congress doesn’t approve a government funding bill by midnight on Friday: Since Congress has not approved appropriations for any federal departments ...

Congress averted a government shutdown Friday just hours before the funding deadline, after the Senate approved a House-passed spending bill that exposed deep rifts within the Democratic Party.

It’s not because Democrats are getting in the way: The minority party has been completely shut out of the decision-making process in Congress, and it may be giving up its last bit of leverage by ...

President Donald Trump delivered his first joint address to Congress of his second term, highlighting his administration's achievements and facing opposition from Democratic lawmakers.In a wide ...

By Minho Kim Reporting from Washington Democratic lawmakers on Sunday expressed disappointment at their party’s uncoordinated response to President Trump’s address to Congress last week ...

There, they lobbied against Congress' temporary government funding bill that could slash the city's budget by more than $1 billion and leave public schools vulnerable to cuts. Parents mobilized ...

Cancel and fire first, analyze later,” Blumenthal said. “These policies are walked back only after veterans, Congress, and the media highlight their harmful impacts.” The VA’s temporary ...

Democratic lawmakers and others call the shutdown of congressionally funded programs illegal, saying such a move requires Congress’ approval. In his preliminary injunction Monday, Ali said Trump ...

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