Susan Ferrechio

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Sen. Shelley Moore Capito is proposing a solution to the GOP's healthcare woes that pleases West Virginians -- one that would keep parts of Obamacare, but let people and companies escape the law's mandates, and also boost funding to fight opioid addiction. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Shelley Moore Capito: Kill Obamacare mandates, but keep the subsidies

Susan Ferrechio · August 9, 2017 4:01 am

Democrats want Trump to disclose the cost to taxpayers of his use of his own private clubs, including at Mar-a-Lago in Florida (top right), and Bedminster in New Jersey (top left). Trump Tower in New York (bottom). (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Democrats demand data on tax money spent on Trump businesses

Susan Ferrechio · August 8, 2017 4:13 pm

The House Freedom Caucus has signaled it wants spending cuts in exchange for supporting a debt ceiling increase. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Shutdown risk grows as both parties balk on debt ceiling hike

Susan Ferrechio · August 8, 2017 4:01 am

Trump signed an executive order on Feb. 24 ordering each agency to establish a task force aimed at reducing "the regulatory burden placed on the American people." (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Democrats demand information on Trump regulation reduction

Susan Ferrechio · August 7, 2017 4:07 pm

Voters aren't sold on the accomplishments. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Republicans brace for dissatisfied voters this summer

Al Weaver, Susan Ferrechio · August 7, 2017 4:01 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell moved the nominations in a large package agreed to by voice vote, meaning no senators objected. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate confirms 65 Trump nominees on last day before August break

Susan Ferrechio · August 3, 2017 7:15 pm

Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, who did not set a timeline for debate on the measure, told a group of reporters in the Capitol Monday that a procedural vote to begin debate on the measure could happen as early as Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

John Cornyn to introduce border and immigration security bill

Susan Ferrechio · August 3, 2017 4:01 am

A bill introduced by Sens. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and David Perdue of Georgia would establish a skills-based system for admitting immigrants, slash the number of refugees admitted each year, and cut legal immigration by half. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Senate Republicans not sure about Trump-backed immigration bill

Susan Ferrechio · August 3, 2017 12:37 am

McConnell also announced Tuesday that the GOP would push for a tax reform bill without any help from Democrats. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Mitch McConnell: GOP, Democrats have to resolve debt ceiling ‘together’

Susan Ferrechio · August 1, 2017 7:48 pm

Mitch McConnell: Republicans will go it alone on tax reform

Susan Ferrechio · August 1, 2017 3:31 pm

House Republicans, shocked by the defeat on Obamacare repeal, now question whether the plan to finish tax reform by the end of the year stands any chance of clearing Congress, given the GOP Senate's difficulties reaching consensus. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House Republicans head home to face frustrated voters

Susan Ferrechio · July 29, 2017 4:01 am

Among the poems lawmakers read was "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Republicans console themselves with poems, songs after healthcare defeat

Susan Ferrechio · July 28, 2017 2:56 pm