Trump signs 2-week spending bill to avoid shutdown
President Donald Trump has signed a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown and keep the federal government running through Dec. 22.
President Donald Trump has signed a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown and keep the federal government running through Dec. 22.
Government shutdown averted as Congress passes temporary bill
Congress on Thursday passed a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown this weekend and buy time for challenging talks on a wide range of unfinished business on Capitol Hill.
Congress on Thursday passed a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown this weekend and buy time for challenging talks on a wide range of unfinished business on Capitol Hill.
Minnesota governor: No decision on Franken replacement
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said he has not yet decided on an appointment to fill the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by the resignation of Sen. Al Franken.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said he has not yet decided on an appointment to fill the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by the resignation of Sen. Al Franken.
Senate Democrats call on Al Franken to resign
At least 11 Democratic women in the U.S. Senate are calling on Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota to resign after the latest allegation of sexual misconduct was published Wednesday morning.
At least 11 Democratic women in the U.S. Senate are calling on Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota to resign after the latest allegation of sexual misconduct was published Wednesday morning.
Government shutdown on the line in debate on immigration reform
On Capitol Hill, Democrats are threatening to shutdown the federal government over immigration reform. The calls came at a massive rally on Wednesday by pro-immigration demonstrators.
On Capitol Hill, Democrats are threatening to shutdown the federal government over immigration reform. The calls came at a massive rally on Wednesday by pro-immigration demonstrators.
President Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Defying dire, worldwide warnings, President Donald Trump on Wednesday broke with decades of U.S. and international policy by recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Defying dire, worldwide warnings, President Donald Trump on Wednesday broke with decades of U.S. and international policy by recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Protesters assemble on Capitol Hill over immigration debate
Democrats are threatening to shut down the Federal Government over Immigration reform
Democrats are threatening to shut down the Federal Government over Immigration reform
Christmas tree lit on lawn of U.S. Capitol
The Christmas tree at the U.S. Capitol is decked and ready to be lit during a ceremony led by Speaker of the House Paul D. Ryan Wednesday, December 6.
The Christmas tree at the U.S. Capitol is decked and ready to be lit during a ceremony led by Speaker of the House Paul D. Ryan Wednesday, December 6.
President Trump says government shutdown `could happen' Saturday
President Donald Trump says a government shutdown 'could happen' Saturday, and he is blaming it on Democrats' stance on immigration.
President Donald Trump says a government shutdown 'could happen' Saturday, and he is blaming it on Democrats' stance on immigration.
Supreme Court appears split over cake for gay wedding case
His vote likely to decide the outcome, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy voiced competing concerns Tuesday about respecting the religious beliefs of a Colorado baker who wouldn't make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple, and the gay couple's dignity.
His vote likely to decide the outcome, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy voiced competing concerns Tuesday about respecting the religious beliefs of a Colorado baker who wouldn't make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple, and the gay couple's dignity.
Lawyers: Trump too busy to face woman's defamation lawsuit
Lawyers for President Donald Trump argued on Tuesday that a defamation lawsuit filed by a former contestant on his reality TV show The Apprentice who accused him of unwanted sexual contact should at least be blocked while he's in office because he's too busy and important.
Lawyers for President Donald Trump argued on Tuesday that a defamation lawsuit filed by a former contestant on his reality TV show The Apprentice who accused him of unwanted sexual contact should at least be blocked while he's in office because he's too busy and important.
ICE: Arrests of illegal immigrants up 92 percent; 83 percent for MS-13 gang members
The Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration is producing big results as D.C., Maryland and Virginia have together seen thousands of people arrested. While immigration advocates say the hardline enforcement is unfair, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said they are just getting started.
The Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration is producing big results as D.C., Maryland and Virginia have together seen thousands of people arrested. While immigration advocates say the hardline enforcement is unfair, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said they are just getting started.
Supreme Court appears split over cake for gay wedding case
The Supreme Court appears split over the case of a bakery that refused to make a cake for a gay couple's wedding.
The Supreme Court appears split over the case of a bakery that refused to make a cake for a gay couple's wedding.
Wisconsin moves ahead with plan to drug test food stamp users
Gov. Scott Walker moved ahead Monday with his plans to make Wisconsin the first state to drug test able-bodied adults applying for food stamps, a move blocked by the federal government or found to be unconstitutional when other states have tried.
Gov. Scott Walker moved ahead Monday with his plans to make Wisconsin the first state to drug test able-bodied adults applying for food stamps, a move blocked by the federal government or found to be unconstitutional when other states have tried.
Supreme Court allows full enforcement of President Trump travel ban
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to fully enforce a ban on travel to the United States by residents of six mostly Muslim countries.
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to fully enforce a ban on travel to the United States by residents of six mostly Muslim countries.
Time's 2017 Person of the Year shortlist includes President Trump, Colin Kaepernick, Kim Jong Un
Time unveiled the 10 finalists in the running to be named 2017 Person of the Year, which included President Trump, Colin Kaepernick, Special Counsel Robert Mueller and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.
Time unveiled the 10 finalists in the running to be named 2017 Person of the Year, which included President Trump, Colin Kaepernick, Special Counsel Robert Mueller and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.
Virginia Gov. McAuliffe: Trump's policies have been a disaster for this state
With his term as Virginia's governor set to end in January, Terry McAuliffe sat down with FOX 5 for a wide-ranging interview in which he discussed the economy, gang violence, Metro, the new tolls on Interstate 66 and whether the backlash over workplace sexual harassment has put the legacy of his friend, former President Bill Clinton, in a new light.
With his term as Virginia's governor set to end in January, Terry McAuliffe sat down with FOX 5 for a wide-ranging interview in which he discussed the economy, gang violence, Metro, the new tolls on Interstate 66 and whether the backlash over workplace sexual harassment has put the legacy of his friend, former President Bill Clinton, in a new light.
President Trump scales back 2 national monuments in trip to Utah
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Monday to scale back two sprawling national monuments in Utah, pledging to 'reverse federal overreach and restore the rights of this land to your citizens.'
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Monday to scale back two sprawling national monuments in Utah, pledging to 'reverse federal overreach and restore the rights of this land to your citizens.'
Trump offers full support for embattled Republican Roy Moore
President Donald Trump endorsed embattled Republican Roy Moore in the Alabama Senate race on Monday, looking past sexual misconduct allegations against the GOP candidate to argue that his vote is needed in Congress.
President Donald Trump endorsed embattled Republican Roy Moore in the Alabama Senate race on Monday, looking past sexual misconduct allegations against the GOP candidate to argue that his vote is needed in Congress.
Massive tax overhaul passes Senate overnight
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans pushed a nearly $1.5 trillion tax bill through the Senate early Saturday after a burst of eleventh-hour horse trading, as a party starved all year for a major legislative triumph took a giant step toward giving President Donald Trump one of his top priorities by Christmas.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans pushed a nearly $1.5 trillion tax bill through the Senate early Saturday after a burst of eleventh-hour horse trading, as a party starved all year for a major legislative triumph took a giant step toward giving President Donald Trump one of his top priorities by Christmas.