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Even without conservative qualms, the bill would likely falter thanks to complaints from the GOP's moderate wing. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

GOP warns Senate leaders: Healthcare plan won’t pass without changes

Al Weaver, Susan Ferrechio · June 22, 2017 6:55 pm

The California Democrat was asked several questions about her leadership after Democratic complaints about another special election loss. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Nancy Pelosi: I’m a ‘master legislator’ who is ‘worth the trouble’

Al Weaver · June 22, 2017 4:41 pm

Ryan declined to comment on the Senate's process of drafting a bill, which many panned as secretive. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Paul Ryan ‘eager’ for Senate to pass healthcare bill

Al Weaver · June 22, 2017 3:54 pm

"I thrive on competition," Pelosi added, saying that she remains supported by most within the caucus. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Nancy Pelosi ‘very confident’ she still has support from House Democrats

Al Weaver · June 22, 2017 3:10 pm

A Democratic lawmaker said Wednesday that Democrat Jon Ossoff's loss in the race Georgia 6th Congressional District race Tuesday night was a "tough day for Democrats." (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Joe Crowley: Jon Ossoff’s loss was a ‘tough day for Democrats’

Al Weaver · June 21, 2017 2:56 pm

He also fired back at complaints from various Republican senators who have claimed that Senate Democrats had no interest in fixing the law. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Chuck Schumer predicts ‘outcry’ once GOP healthcare bill is released

Al Weaver · June 20, 2017 7:21 pm

Hoyer said Scalise was "tired" after going through a number of surgeries and procedures. (AP)

Steny Hoyer has ‘good conversation’ with Steve Scalise Tuesday morning

Al Weaver · June 20, 2017 5:38 pm

Schumer said Democrats will also ask for the American Health Care Act, which passed the House in early May, to be referred to committee despite Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's decision not to take up the legislation. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Chuck Schumer: No more ‘business as usual’ from Democrats on healthcare

Al Weaver · June 19, 2017 8:41 pm

A bill introduced by Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and James Lankford, R-Okla., recently would allow Indian tribes to create an Education Savings Account (ESA) program, which they could use BIE funding for various educational purposes. This would include tuition for private school, tutoring, and special needs services among other items.

John McCain, James Lankford offer option for students stuck in Native American schools

Al Weaver · June 19, 2017 4:01 am

Rep. Scalise remains under sedation at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. (@CSPAN/Twitter)

Scalise remains in critical condition, doctors ‘encouraged’ by improvement

Al Weaver · June 16, 2017 7:32 pm

President Trump called on Florida Gov. Rick Scott to run for Senate Friday during an event where he announced a change in United States policy toward Cuba. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump pleads with Rick Scott to run for Senate

Al Weaver · June 16, 2017 5:53 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis.; Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.; House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.; and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., went to the Congressional Baseball Game and led the nearly 25,000 in attendance (a record) in a "Play Ball!" chant. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Hardball politics: GOP-Democrat anxiety in aftermath of shooting

Al Weaver · June 16, 2017 5:01 am