Susan Ferrechio

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The deal includes a sweetener for Democrats — additional funds to help states deal with the opioid crisis. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Senate GOP sets spending bill vote for next week

Susan Ferrechio · September 22, 2016 6:43 pm

"The Senate has received a counterproposal from the Republicans which, in my view, is not even worthy of a counteroffer," Nancy Pelosi said. "It falls very short." (AP Photo)

Pelosi: Dems won’t back current spending deal

Susan Ferrechio · September 22, 2016 3:50 pm

Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, said Democrats are stalling a deal to keep vulnerable Senate Republicans from returning home to campaign for re-election. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

GOP: Democrats delaying votes to keep us off the campaign trail

Susan Ferrechio · September 22, 2016 4:01 am

FBI Director James Comey will testify before the House Judiciary Committee next week. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

National Security

FBI faces more questions on terrorism, Clinton emails next week

Susan Ferrechio · September 21, 2016 6:44 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan speaks at a press conference following a GOP conference meeting on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, September 21, 2016. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Ryan wary of veto override of 9/11 bill

Susan Ferrechio · September 21, 2016 3:35 pm

Paul Ryan said the House may be in session because of a rule requiring a three-day waiting period for lawmakers to review legislation before its leaders bring it to the floor for a vote. (AP Photo)

Congress might need the weekend to finish spending deal

Susan Ferrechio · September 21, 2016 2:52 pm

the House Judiciary Committee is holding an impeachment hearing featuring IRS Commissioner John Koskinen, who will be testifying under oath. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Impeachment vote hinges on IRS chief John Koskinen’s testimony

Susan Ferrechio · September 21, 2016 2:21 pm

—œWe just had another good conversation with our members and are now prepared to proceed to this bill that will be used as a shell for the [legislation],—£ Mitch McConnell said. (AP Photo)

Senate hopes spending deal is near, advances ‘shell’ bill

Susan Ferrechio · September 20, 2016 10:20 pm

—œI intend to aggressively oppose the effort to disapprove the arms sale to the Saudis,—£ Mitch McConnell said. (AP Photo)

National Security

McConnell will allow vote disapproving arms sales to Saudis

Susan Ferrechio, Joel Gehrke · September 20, 2016 8:38 pm

"I think we are close to finalizing an agreement that we can go to the floor on," Reid said. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Reid: Funding deal stalled on campaign finance provision

Susan Ferrechio · September 20, 2016 8:04 pm

McCarthy said "it's always an option" for the House to produce an independent bill. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McCarthy: House is waiting on Senate spending/Zika deal

Susan Ferrechio · September 20, 2016 6:22 pm

Squire Patton Boggs announced Tuesday that John Boehner has been hired along with two of his former top aides. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Boehner joins D.C. lobbying firm

Susan Ferrechio · September 20, 2016 5:08 pm