Susan Ferrechio

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Outnumbered Dems suddenly call for bipartisanship

Susan Ferrechio · January 28, 2016 5:01 am

"Daily Show" host Trevor Noah who'll deliver the keynote address at then annual Democratic retreat in Baltimore. (AP Photo)

Democrats looks for inspiration from Obama, ‘Daily Show’ host at annual retreat

Susan Ferrechio · January 27, 2016 5:01 am

The New Jersey senator called the move "a contravention of the law." (AP file photo/Mel Evans)

National Security

Menendez denounces loosening of Cuban trade embargo

Susan Ferrechio · January 26, 2016 8:29 pm

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, of California, and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, of Nevada, huddled with President Obama on the second day Congress remained closed due to record snowfall in Washington, D.C., over the weekend. (AP Photo)

Obama huddles with Dems ahead of retreat

Susan Ferrechio · January 26, 2016 7:26 pm

Klobuchar noted that licensing boards "perform a critical role," ensuring standards in the profession. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate to probe whether state licensing boards block competition

Susan Ferrechio · January 26, 2016 5:11 pm

"We are asking the country for a mandate election," said House Speaker Paul Ryan. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Ryan: Congress will ‘team up with nominee’ on GOP agenda

Susan Ferrechio · January 26, 2016 12:16 am

Robert Califf, Obama's FDA commissioner nominee, is a cardiologist and Duke University medical researcher now serving as as FDA Deputy Commissioner for Medical Products and Tobacco. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Obstacles piling up for Obama’s FDA nominee

Susan Ferrechio · January 25, 2016 6:07 pm

The GOP's biggest threat remains in the Senate, where at least seven Republican seats are in jeopardy of Democratic takeover.

The other huge thing Republicans need to worry about in November

Susan Ferrechio · January 25, 2016 5:01 am

The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning that ends Sunday morning but could produce significant snow, which has cancelled a House of Representatives voting sessions. (AP Photo)

Blizzard cancels Monday House session

Susan Ferrechio · January 21, 2016 11:05 pm

National Security

GOP attacks Kerry over Iran sanctions admission

Susan Ferrechio · January 21, 2016 10:55 pm

But the Democratic proposals come with a staggering price tag that the GOP has so far rejected. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate Dems make college costs a top priority

Susan Ferrechio · January 21, 2016 9:05 pm

Officials warned in a memo that police will be monitoring sledding and other snow activities on the Capitol grounds and could intervene if things begin to look dangerous. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Police may ‘limit’ sledding on Capitol Hill grounds

Susan Ferrechio · January 21, 2016 7:50 pm