Trump signs veterans’ health bill as White House works against bipartisan plan to fund it
The VA Mission Act authorizes new health-care programs for veterans, but the bill does not reserve federal money to pay for those programs.
Fiscal hawk Ryan leaves behind growing deficits and a changed GOP
WASHINGTON - Mitt Romney was all smiles as he introduced an ebullient Rep. Paul Ryan to the nation as his Republican vice presidential choice on...
Congress passes $1.3 trillion budget with little time to spare
The 2,232-page bill, which was released just before 8 p.m. Wednesday, would keep government agencies operating through September. It directs $700 billion toward the military...
In fundraising speech, Trump says he made up facts in meeting with Trudeau
President Trump's rare comments laid bare his approach to arguing trade facts with foreign leaders that show how he might try to engage with numerous...
McConnell: No legislation is planned to undo Trump tariffs
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that it is "highly unlikely" the Senate will take up legislation to undo President Donald Trump's...
Senate advances plan to weaken Dodd-Frank banking rules
A plan to scale back banking rules imposed after the 2008 financial crisis cleared a key Senate hurdle Tuesday, though days of contentious wrangling on...
Collins trades ‘yes’ vote on tax bill for promise on health-care fix
Sen. Susan Collins will have to cast her vote on the tax bill without knowing for certain that commitments made to her will be honored,...