Susan Ferrechio

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has yet to signal whether he will instruct his caucus to filibuster a continuing resolution to keep the government funded if said bill doesn't protect beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats under pressure to block spending bill over Dreamers

Susan Ferrechio · January 16, 2018 5:01 am

Younger voters showed up for Sen. Bernie Sanders in his Democratic primary bid. Pew says they will soon dominate the elections, pushing Baby Boomers aside. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Democrats predict a ‘blue wave’ after GOP retirements

Susan Ferrechio · January 16, 2018 5:01 am

Republicans and Democrats are seeking an accord on how to raise federal spending caps to fund the government until the end of fiscal 2018, but have yet to reach a deal. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Congress’ spending scorecard so far: Punt, punt, punt, punt

Susan Ferrechio · January 13, 2018 2:00 pm

The federal government paid more than $375,0000 over 10 years to settle complaints filed against House lawmakers. The settlements are categorized more broadly to include discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability and other factors. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

Feds paid more than $375,000 over 10 years settling complaints for House lawmakers

Susan Ferrechio · January 12, 2018 6:18 pm

Jeff Flake’s immigration plan falls flat with Republicans

laura-barronlopez, Susan Ferrechio · January 11, 2018 7:45 pm

"It's not going to be something that's agreed to by just a handful of people," Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

John Cornyn plays down Jeff Flake’s immigration deal: ‘A handful of people’ won’t decide DACA’s fate

Susan Ferrechio · January 11, 2018 7:08 pm

"It's well known [Trump] has concerns about the domestic FISA law, not what we are doing today," Ryan said. "He knows that and I think he put out something that clarified that." (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

National Security

Paul Ryan defends Trump’s tweet criticizing FISA bill GOP leaders were eager to pass

Susan Ferrechio · January 11, 2018 5:46 pm

In a 256-164 vote, House lawmakers approved a six-year reauthorization of the Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows intelligence officials to spy on communications of noncitizens outside of the United States. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

National Security

House votes to reauthorize FISA spying authority after floor fight over privacy

Susan Ferrechio · January 11, 2018 4:47 pm

In a narrow 183-233 vote, lawmakers struck down an amendment by Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich., to implement significant restrictions on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

House narrowly defeats provision that would gut surveillance tool

Susan Ferrechio · January 11, 2018 4:22 pm

On Thursday, members are expected to vote on reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, as well as an amendment by Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich. (pictured center), and Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., that would strictly limit the way intelligence officials can collect communications involving Americans. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

GOP gambles with vote on controversial surveillance bill

Susan Ferrechio · January 11, 2018 5:01 am

The House speaker is among a handful of lawmakers scheduled to speak at the Jan. 19 event that starts with a march from the National Mall to the Supreme Court. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Paul Ryan to speak at March for Life rally

Susan Ferrechio · January 10, 2018 4:52 pm

The Orange County Daily reported Darrell Issa, a Republican, would announce his retirement from his seat later on Wednesday after serving in Congress since 2001. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon,File)

Darrell Issa announces retirement from Congress at the end of 2018

Susan Ferrechio, Kyle Feldscher · January 10, 2018 3:53 pm