Chances of budget deal fade as opposition grows
After the government shutdown ended earlier this month, congressional leaders expressed hope they could forge a deal that would address...


Disputes Threaten ‘Dreamer’ Deal and a Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON—Senators worked Tuesday to salvage a bipartisan plan to protect “Dreamers”—young undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S....


Congress Likely to Consider Another Short-Term Funding Measure
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said Thursday that lawmakers should expect to vote on yet another stopgap measure to fund...


Trump’s endorsement of earmarks intoxicates Congress
When Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart found out that President Donald Trump had endorsed earmarks on national television, the 15-year House veteran...