Susan Ferrechio

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The Capitol Building is illuminated against the sunrise before the presidential inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

House holds 5:30 am vote to end brief shutdown, sends spending bill to Trump

Susan Ferrechio · February 9, 2018 10:35 am

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., was among many House and Senate fiscal conservatives who oppose the plan's steep increase in spending, specifically on the domestic side. (Senate TV via AP)

Senate passes spending deal nearly two hours into partial government closure

Susan Ferrechio · February 9, 2018 6:55 am

Lawmakers on Thursday were prepared to pass a bill to both fund the government through March 23 and outline a spending cap deal that would enable spending accords for the next two years. But Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is demanding a vote to restore federal budget caps that the deal obliterates, causing a standoff that may potentially lead to another shutdown. (Senate TV via AP)

Rand Paul opposition to spending bill threatens brief shutdown

Susan Ferrechio · February 8, 2018 11:47 pm

On Thursday, leaders from the House and Senate were on track to reaching a spending deal that would fund the government continuously for two years. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Congress on track for Thursday vote to avoid government shutdown, lay groundwork for budget deal

Susan Ferrechio · February 8, 2018 6:36 pm

A report would be due by year's end "on how we can fix this broken process once and for all on House and Senate budget appropriations," Rep. Chris Collins, R-N.Y., said. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Congress to push for $20 billion in infrastructure spending as part funding, debt ceiling deal

Susan Ferrechio · February 7, 2018 6:46 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he anticipates that Congress by Thursday will pass one last another short-term bill that will be needed to provide enough time to write and prepare the legislation to accommodate the new agreement. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senators reach bipartisan accord on long-term spending deal

Susan Ferrechio · February 7, 2018 5:48 pm

Senate lawmakers will likely reject the bill in favor of a bipartisan deal to fund the government for the rest of the fiscal year, and lift mandatory spending caps for two years. ( Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

House passes bill to avoid Friday shutdown, sends it to the Senate

Susan Ferrechio · February 6, 2018 11:53 pm

According to Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., the Democrats "are making very, very good progress in achieving parity" on domestic spending in comparison to the increase in defense funding Republicans are seeking. And Sen.
Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., confirmed a major budget deal is close. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republicans, Democrats close to two-year spending agreement

Susan Ferrechio · February 6, 2018 8:10 pm

An illegal immigrant from El Salvador is searched on the tarmac at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport as the sun rises prior to boarding an MD-80 aircraft for a repatriation flight. Shackled violent offenders, minors, and women are separated on the flight and are turned over to El Salvador's immigration officers upon arrival. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Pivotal moment for immigration reform comes this week

Susan Ferrechio · February 6, 2018 5:01 am

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., has warned GOP lawmakers to be prepared for a game of "ping pong" with the Senate over a spending bill that Congress must pass this week to keep the government funded. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)

Get ready for a game of chicken on government funding this week

Susan Ferrechio · February 6, 2018 1:45 am

GOP lawmakers in the Senate say they plan to bring an immigration reform package to the floor next week. That is, if the government doesn't shut down this week. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Senate will take up immigration reform next week

Susan Ferrechio · February 6, 2018 12:22 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., are headed for another showdown next week as government funding is set to expire Feb. 8. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Next week: Shutdown showdown, Part 2

Susan Ferrechio · February 3, 2018 2:00 pm