Susan Ferrechio

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House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said lawmakers will use the Congressional Review Act next week to start undoing many of the Obama regulations they consider onerous and bad for the economy. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Next week: House rolls back regs, Senate moves Trump nominees

Susan Ferrechio · January 29, 2017 5:01 am

President Trump's budget will be influenced by a plan authored last year by the conservative Heritage Foundation, which proposes a 1.7 percent reduction in spending.

Trump budget cuts may be tough sell in Congress

Susan Ferrechio · January 29, 2017 2:00 am

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., warned that Democrats who vote against legislation to reform health insurance could face the political wrath of President Trump. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Top Republican: Trump will ‘change the game’ for Democrats who oppose him

Susan Ferrechio · January 27, 2017 3:37 pm

James Carafano, who headed Trump's Homeland Security transition team, said he expects to see construction of the wall soon, but the kind of barrier and the exact location will depend on many different factors and won't necessarily result in a continuous wall along the Mexican border. (AP Photo/Julie Watson)

Build a wall? Not so simple

Susan Ferrechio · January 27, 2017 5:01 am

"This is very encouraging news that the White House is looking at bold reforms," said Rep. Kevin Brady. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Top Republican praises Trump’s stance on border tax

Joseph Lawler, Susan Ferrechio · January 26, 2017 11:14 pm

Republicans will take up a spending bill in the spring to fund the wall, which could cost $14 billion. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump: Trade revenue from Mexico could pay for border wall

Susan Ferrechio · January 26, 2017 6:58 pm

Trump takes control of GOP agenda

Susan Ferrechio · January 26, 2017 5:01 am

Congress will take up a special spending bill this spring to pay for the construction of a wall on the Mexican border, a top GOP lawmaker said Wednesday. (AP Photo/Christian Torres)

Congress to take up bill to pay for Mexico border wall

Susan Ferrechio · January 25, 2017 9:52 pm

The replacement to the healthcare law will "open up the options" for health insurance said Rep. Diane Black, R-Tenn. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Top Republican: Obamacare repeal and replace bill coming in two weeks

Susan Ferrechio · January 25, 2017 9:05 pm

"This is about keeping Americans safe," said House Speaker Paul Ryan. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Ryan: Border wall upholds Trump’s campaign promise

Susan Ferrechio · January 25, 2017 8:40 pm

Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., accompanied by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., speaks with members of the media during a news conference at the Republican congressional retreat in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Senate GOP: We’ll fill Supreme Court seat with or without Democrats

Susan Ferrechio · January 25, 2017 6:38 pm

Lawmakers said President Trump's appearance at the retreat will help lawmakers learn about his goals, but also help him understand how important it will be for him to establish a relationship with Congress, in order to fine-tune the details. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci, File)

In Philly, a chance for Trump, GOP to unify

Susan Ferrechio · January 25, 2017 5:01 am