Susan Ferrechio

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Despite some recent wavering within their ranks, it appears nearly a certainty that they will keep Merrick B. Garland off the bench this year. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

GOP holds firm on Supreme Court nomination

Susan Ferrechio · April 11, 2016 4:01 am

"The House is committed to a responsible path forward that tackles Puerto Rico's structural fiscal problems while protecting American taxpayers from footing the bill," House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., said in a statement. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House pushes shaky Puerto Rico rescue plan

Susan Ferrechio · April 9, 2016 4:01 am

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee announced an April 13 hearing on Metro's "most significant challenges." (AP Photo)

Congress will question Metro about March 16 shutdown

Susan Ferrechio · April 8, 2016 7:19 pm

Schumer's amendment would have frozen seats at current sizes and required the FAA to set minimum standards. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

National Security

Senate kills Dem plan to regulate size of airline seats

Susan Ferrechio · April 7, 2016 6:14 pm

The language would increase the background vetting of airport workers. (AP Photo/Laurie Dieffembach, Pool)

National Security

Senate votes to boost airport security

Susan Ferrechio · April 7, 2016 5:05 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he won't take up the nomination because he wants the next president to choose someone to replace Antonin Scalia. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

McConnell: Obama’s Chicago speech will be ‘fairy tale’

Susan Ferrechio · April 7, 2016 3:38 pm

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan has strenuously denied he is seeking the nomination. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

‘Nonsense’: Lawmakers skeptical on Ryan nomination

Susan Ferrechio · April 7, 2016 4:01 am

Mark Kirk, of Illinois, who is in a tough re-election battle, outlined the topics he discussed with federal judge Merrick Garland when the two met last week. (AP Photo)

Kirk memo calls on GOP to meet with Garland

Susan Ferrechio · April 6, 2016 7:06 pm

Pompeo criticized Moran after Moran suggested the Senate should hold a hearing and a vote on Merrick Garland. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Senate GOP campaign head warns off Pompeo challenge

Susan Ferrechio · April 6, 2016 5:11 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Tuesday the Senate would soon turn to some of the one dozen appropriations measures needed to fund the federal government. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Senate plans spending bill blitz without a budget

Susan Ferrechio · April 6, 2016 4:01 am

"During our meeting, I conveyed to Judge Garland my position, which is that the next president should fill the vacancy," John Boozman said. (AP Photo)

GOP senator not swayed after Garland meeting

Susan Ferrechio · April 5, 2016 8:09 pm

"I think it's safe to say there will not be hearings or votes," McConnell said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

McConnell not budging on Garland nomination

Susan Ferrechio · April 5, 2016 7:27 pm