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Congress nears deal on $1.4T government funding measure

Congressional leaders and appropriators have labored over the last week to reach a compromise on major omnibus sticking points, including cash for President Donald Trump’s border wall and how to cla

McConnell recognizes Biden as president-elect

Biden on Tuesday told reporters he had spoken with McConnell and would meet with him soon.On Tuesday, McConnell said Biden has 'devoted himself to public service for many years' and congratulated Sen.

How McConnell and the GOP let Trump down gently

“The Electoral College has spoken.While McConnell may have recognized Biden's victory, he wasn’t about to tell Trump to concede or stop his inflammatory rhetoric.Trump spent Tuesday continuing to

Leaders in Congress Meet in Search of Stimulus and Spending Deals

Before the meeting on Tuesday, Mr.”.Even if the four leaders were to reach an agreement, it would most likely face hurdles among some rank-and-file lawmakers, as Republicans chafe at the prospect of

Congress close to coronavirus deal that includes stimulus checks

Senate and House leaders are closing in on a coronavirus relief deal that would include direct stimulus payments, according to sources familiar with the talks.The package is based largely on a $748 bi

Sen. Bob Casey says he sees an opportunity for Biden and McConnell to cut deals

But Biden, he added, “knows how to throw a punch, too, and I think people need to understand that.Biden has said that he hopes Congress is able to come to an agreement before the end of the year to

Senate GOP looks to stopgap as relief talks drag on

Top Senate Republicans indicated on Thursday that Congress is increasingly likely to need a days-long stopgap government funding bill as talks on a coronavirus package and mammoth funding deal drag ou

McConnell: Senate to return Dec. 29 for potential Trump veto override vote

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellTrump signs bill extending government funding for 24 hours Surprise medical bill prevention included in year-end legislative pac

‘I will put them on the floor’: McConnell promises votes for Biden’s Cabinet picks

A former senator from Delaware, Biden had been colleagues with McConnell for decades prior to his election as vice president in 2008.The earliest known post-election conversation between Biden and McC

McConnell thanks Trump for signing coronavirus relief bill

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellTrump signs .3T relief, spending package MORE for signing an omnibus bill that funds the government and provides an additional r
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