Susan Ferrechio

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said lawmakers will try to negotiate legislation in the coming weeks to protect so-called Dreamers and install new border security and immigration enforcement provisions. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Mitch McConnell throws cold water on Democrats’ desire to see DACA fix in government spending bill

Susan Ferrechio · January 9, 2018 8:24 pm

"I think that's a good idea," John Cornyn said. "I'm glad it was done." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

National Security

Top Senate Republican John Cornyn praises Fusion GPS transcript release

Susan Ferrechio · January 9, 2018 8:11 pm

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with lawmakers on immigration policy in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Lawmakers agree to four goals in immigration talks with Trump

Susan Ferrechio · January 9, 2018 7:24 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)

Lawmakers prep for House floor battle to derail FISA surveillance bill

Susan Ferrechio · January 9, 2018 6:36 pm

Some analysts predict big gains for Democrats in November - even a takeover in the House, where Republicans have held the majority since 2010 and now enjoy a 21-seat advantage.

GOP agenda runs up against the midterms

Susan Ferrechio · January 9, 2018 5:01 am

Sen. John Cornyn said passing a third 2018 stopgap bill, or continuing resolution, may be all the two parties can agree on by the end of next week because of the significant and numerous disagreements. (AP)

Fight over border wall could force lawmakers to pass another short term spending deal

Susan Ferrechio · January 9, 2018 12:37 am

"We oppose any effort to open waters off the coast of Maine or any proximate area to offshore drilling, which could negatively affect the health of Maine's fisheries and other coastal resources, threatening to harm not only the environment but the state's economy as well," wrote Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Independent Sen. Angus King wrote. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Maine senators: Trump’s drilling plan threatens lobsters

Susan Ferrechio · January 8, 2018 8:20 pm

The committee approved both nominees, who were both strongly opposed by Democrats, on party lines. They now go before the full Senate for a vote. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Conservative group calls on lawmakers to defeat new spy bill

Susan Ferrechio · January 8, 2018 6:35 pm

"I am in strong disagreement with the administration's decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Salvadoran nationals who reside in the United States," Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart said in a statement. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

House Republican: Trump’s removal of Salvadorans is ‘devastating’

Susan Ferrechio · January 8, 2018 4:57 pm

This week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., among other congressional Republicans, face several fast-approaching deadlines for unfinished legislation left over from last year, including an agreement to fund the federal government for the rest of fiscal 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Next week: GOP faces legislative pileup

Susan Ferrechio · January 6, 2018 2:00 pm

Democrats are carefully wording their position on the matter after angering immigration activists in December, when they refused to block a temporary government spending bill that did not legalize the Dreamers. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Democrats’ push to add Dreamer language in spending bill fizzles

Susan Ferrechio · January 5, 2018 5:01 am

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., has pursued information related to the Trump-Russia collusion investigation for months and threatened to hold both the deputy attorney general and director of the FBI in contempt after they refused to turn over the information. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

House Intelligence will hear from Strzok, Page, Ohr, and others on Trump probe

Susan Ferrechio · January 5, 2018 3:12 am