Susan Ferrechio

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"Constructive critiques are one thing," Mitch McConnell said. "But the type of irresponsible racial invective used yet again on this subject by the Democratic leader in the House is decidedly unhelpful." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Mitch McConnell slams Nancy Pelosi’s ‘radical invective’ on immigration

Susan Ferrechio · January 29, 2018 8:59 pm

"The White House amnesty plan may capture the wishes of the Washington establishment, but it does not represent the promises President Trump made to the American people," Rep. Dave Brat said in a statement. (AP)

Dave Brat: Trump’s immigration plan breaks campaign promise

Susan Ferrechio · January 29, 2018 5:15 pm

That five-month stretch of missing text messages included President Trump's inauguration, the firings of FBI Director James Comey and National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, and the appointment of Robert Mueller.

New FBI texts divide Congress over need for second special counsel

Susan Ferrechio · January 29, 2018 5:01 am

President Trump will address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday at his first official State of the Union Address. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Next week: Trump’s agenda takes center stage

Susan Ferrechio · January 27, 2018 2:00 pm

"We're grateful for the president showing leadership on this issue, and believe his ideas will help us ultimately reach a balanced solution," House Speaker Paul Ryan tweeted Thursday evening after the president signaled openness to giving DACA recipients a pathway to citizenship. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

GOP leaders, border hawks praise Trump immigration reform pitch

Susan Ferrechio · January 25, 2018 11:44 pm

On Wednesday, senators agreed to create a bipartisan bill to resolve the status of DACA recipients. Lawmakers decided that ideas should filter through the two Senate whips - Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, (pictured above) and Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill. - who will then work together to write a bill. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Senators agree on plan to write bipartisan immigration bill

Susan Ferrechio · January 24, 2018 11:25 pm

Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Monday withdrew an offer he made to President Trump last week that in exchange for protecting so-called "Dreamers," Democrats would agree to $25 billion for border security, including a wall. Schumer made that offer after Trump invited him to the White House to try to negotiate an accord on federal funding that was hours away from expiring. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Immigration deal in jeopardy after Democrats retract border wall funding

Susan Ferrechio · January 23, 2018 10:11 pm

The bill endorsed by the group was introduced this month by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., and others. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

House Republicans reject bipartisan Senate immigration plan, push for tougher border measures

Susan Ferrechio · January 23, 2018 3:29 pm

Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., and Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho, have introduced a bill instituting stronger border security and more significant changes to immigration policy — something that is anticipated to rile Democrats ahead of the next spending showdown. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

The spending fight is dead, long live the spending fight

Susan Ferrechio · January 23, 2018 5:01 am

While the government closure was short and relatively limited in impact, the deal only lasts 17 days and has set the clock on another showdown in less than three weeks. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House votes to end government shutdown with passage of new temporary spending bill

Susan Ferrechio · January 22, 2018 11:07 pm

The Senate's passage sends the bill to the House, which is expected to pass it and get it to President Trump's desk by Monday night. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

Senate votes to end the shutdown, sends spending bill to the House

Susan Ferrechio · January 22, 2018 9:27 pm

On June 14, Steve Scalise was nearly killed after a gunman opened fire on a group of Republican lawmakers practicing for a baseball game on a field in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Steve Scalise to return to House Monday after follow-up surgery

Susan Ferrechio · January 22, 2018 7:03 pm