Susan Ferrechio

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Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Ron Wyden said this bill leaves "workers, families and businesses wanting." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Encryption divide locks up lawmakers

Susan Ferrechio · May 9, 2016 4:01 am

Ryan's "not ready to back Trump" announcement drew swift criticism from some party elders on Friday. (AP Photos)

Republicans predict Ryan will warm up to Trump

Susan Ferrechio · May 7, 2016 4:01 am

The meeting announcement comes a day after Paul Ryan said he was not ready yet to endorse Donald Trump. (AP Photo)

It’s on: Ryan, Trump to meet Thursday

Susan Ferrechio · May 6, 2016 6:30 pm

Warner and Kaine praised the "take-charge" management style of new General Manager Paul Wiedefeld.

Virginia, Md. senators endorse Metro’s overhaul plan

Susan Ferrechio · May 6, 2016 5:49 pm

A top Democrat wants Dole to close a plant in Ohio linked to a Listeria outbreak. (Ross Mantle/ AP Images for Dole)

Top Dem wants Dole plant closed

Susan Ferrechio · May 6, 2016 4:31 pm

In a letter to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Sarah R. Saldana, Grassley questioned the federal government's lagging approval process for local jurisdictions seeking the authority to perform the functions of federal immigration agents under a program known as 287(g). (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Grassley questions immigration official on decline in deportations

Susan Ferrechio · May 5, 2016 7:46 pm

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Harry Reid said, "Now that Trump is the nominee, he is the leader of the Republican Party." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Reid: Trump is the face of GOP

Susan Ferrechio · May 5, 2016 5:48 pm

Analysts are suggesting the list of toss-up seats could expand even further if voters link GOP candidates to Donald Trump. (AP Photo)

Doom predicted for GOP Senate

Susan Ferrechio · May 5, 2016 4:01 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell shelved his super PAC in West Virginia. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

McConnell promises to back Trump

Susan Ferrechio · May 5, 2016 12:22 am

Both Ryan and McConnell have recent weeks pledged to support the GOP nominee, even if it's Trump. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Trump victory met with silence from GOP leaders

Susan Ferrechio · May 4, 2016 10:04 pm

Sen. Rob Portman in recent weeks has played a prominent role in passing Senate legislation to help stop the growing problem of opioid addiction. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

New Ohio poll spells trouble for Portman

Susan Ferrechio · May 4, 2016 12:26 am

John McCain and John Barrasso said a review of the disaster found that the EPA failed to conduct —œimportant hydrostatic pressure testing—? before attempting to re-open an old mine. (AP Photo)

Senators seek criminal probe of EPA’s role in mine disaster

Susan Ferrechio · May 3, 2016 5:29 pm