Susan Ferrechio

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Republicans want the deal to include significant border security provisions, including the authorization to fund a southern border wall system, as well as changes to the nation's chain migration laws. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

GOP senator: Trump ‘would not sign’ immigration bill without border wall funding

Susan Ferrechio · January 4, 2018 7:26 pm

The meeting comes as the House Intelligence Committee weighs possible contempt of Congress charges against the two officials. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

National Security

FBI director, Justice Department deputy huddle with Paul Ryan amid contempt of Congress threat

Susan Ferrechio · January 3, 2018 10:27 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said the fiscal 2018 government funding bill should add extra money for military spending, which he said has been "stretched thin" under federally mandated spending reductions, beyond any cuts suffered by domestic budgets. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mitch McConnell sets up clash with Democrats on military spending

Susan Ferrechio · January 3, 2018 6:44 pm

Two Democratic senators — Doug Jones of Alabama and Tina Smith of Minnesota — were sworn in on Wednesday. Vice President Mike Pence administered the oath of office at noon to both Jones and Smith. (AP Photos)

Senate swears in Doug Jones and Tina Smith, shrinking GOP majority to 51-49

Susan Ferrechio · January 3, 2018 5:06 pm

Before tackling any big agenda items, Republicans and Democrats will have to work on a massive spending deal in January. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Infrastructure, welfare reform, and immigration are on Congress’ agenda for 2018

Susan Ferrechio · December 24, 2017 5:01 am

"You can write that down," McConnell said. "I laughed. Ha-ha. That's a perfect response" to Bannon's challenge. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Mitch McConnell mocks ‘political genius’ of Steve Bannon for losing Alabama Senate seat

Susan Ferrechio · December 22, 2017 5:09 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., discusses the GOP agenda for next year and touts his accomplishments in the first year of the Trump administration. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mitch McConnell ‘warming up’ to Trump’s Twitter habit: ‘I haven’t been a fan until this week’

Susan Ferrechio · December 22, 2017 5:01 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., discusses the GOP agenda for next year. He said he would still like to revisit the Senate's botched efforts to dismantle Obamacare. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mitch McConnell says he would still like to repeal and replace Obamacare

Susan Ferrechio · December 22, 2017 4:17 pm

Republican leaders in the House and Senate have needed Democratic support for spending bills in the past. Not this year. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

GOP gains leverage over Democrats in January spending battle

Susan Ferrechio · December 22, 2017 12:00 pm

The bill passed 66-32, and President Trump has until the end of Friday to sign it into law to avoid a partial government shutdown. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Senate passes short-term spending bill with help from Democrats to avoid shutdown

Susan Ferrechio · December 22, 2017 12:15 am

Republicans rounded up enough support to pass the bill despite abandoning a plan to include full fiscal 2018 defense spending. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House passes short-term spending bill to avoid shutdown

Susan Ferrechio · December 21, 2017 9:56 pm

House lawmakers on Capitol Hill are expected to pass a bill funding the federal government until Jan. 19 later Thursday afternoon. Democrats have vowed to oppose the measure because it excludes their wishlist items, but Republicans appear to have the support needed to pass it with GOP votes only. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Congress set to pass spending, disaster aid bills and leave town Thursday

Susan Ferrechio · December 21, 2017 8:37 pm