Susan Ferrechio

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Republicans from high-tax states such as New York, California, and New Jersey have threatened to vote down the GOP tax reform plan unless the state and local tax deduction is put back in. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

GOP will revise plan to end state, local tax deductions that split the party

Susan Ferrechio · October 3, 2017 4:58 pm

Republicans have not scheduled a vote on the so-called silencer legislation. The future of the legislation is now uncertain. (iStock Photo)

National Security

Republicans shelve gun suppressor bill after Las Vegas shooting

Susan Ferrechio · October 3, 2017 3:31 pm

The trouble for Democrats in recent years has been that members of both parties from pro gun-rights states have opposed gun legislation. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Republicans reject Democratic calls for immediate vote on gun control

Al Weaver, Susan Ferrechio · October 3, 2017 4:01 am

Republicans praised Pai ahead of the vote as someone who promoted market-based, pro-growth policy decisions who improved openness and transparency in the FCC. (AP)

Senate confirms FCC chairman Ajit Pai to a new term

Susan Ferrechio · October 2, 2017 10:01 pm

"Many Americans are still in shock while others have begun to wonder why someone would do something this terrible," McConnell said. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Mitch McConnell: Las Vegas shooting is a ‘moment of national mourning and prayer’

Susan Ferrechio · October 2, 2017 7:24 pm

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi called on Speaker Paul Ryan Monday to create a special commission to examine gun violence and suggest legislation to combat the problem. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

National Security

Nancy Pelosi calls for commission on gun violence after Las Vegas shooting

Susan Ferrechio · October 2, 2017 6:17 pm

"I agree with the president that this was an act of pure evil," Scalise, R-La., said in a statement. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Steve Scalise calls for solidarity after Las Vegas shooting

Susan Ferrechio · October 2, 2017 4:07 pm

Members of Congress woke up Monday to news of the worst mass shooting incident in U.S. history. A gunman killed more than 50 people and injured upwards of 200 late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

National Security

Lawmakers react to ‘senseless’ Las Vegas tragedy

Susan Ferrechio, Pete Kasperowicz · October 2, 2017 12:26 pm

House and Senate lawmakers will begin considering a fiscal 2018 budget this week to start the Republican race to finish tax reform by the end of the year. "The budget is still the key that unlocks any of these great ideas," House Budget Committee Chairwoman Diane Black, R-Tenn., reminded lawmakers last week when Republicans unveiled their tax reform plan. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

House begins tax reform with budget bill this week

Susan Ferrechio · October 2, 2017 4:01 am

If the House simply passed the Senate budget, Republicans could be ready to unveil tax reform in days. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Next week: Budget, abortion, and the FCC

Susan Ferrechio · September 30, 2017 1:00 pm

Juana Matos residents walk through a flooded area caused by the passage of Hurricane Maria, in Catano, Puerto Rico, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

House re-passes FAA bill after Senate strips out flood insurance reform

Susan Ferrechio · September 28, 2017 8:10 pm

"I just could not compose myself. I didn't have words for it," Paul Ryan said. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Paul Ryan: ‘I was a babbling idiot’ when Scalise returned

Susan Ferrechio · September 28, 2017 4:30 pm