Susan Ferrechio

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"The determined effort to fulfill campaign promises by the president back in 2008 reflects an inability to adapt to the current threat that we have right now," Mitch McConnell said. (AP Photo)Â

National Security

McConnell takes on Obama after losing spy amendment fight

Susan Ferrechio · June 2, 2015 9:27 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., leaves the Senate Chamber after offering amendments to the USA Freedom act during a special session to extend surveillance programs, in Washington, Sunday, May 31, 2015. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Senate sets up final spy reform votes Tuesday afternoon

Susan Ferrechio · June 2, 2015 3:11 pm

One of Mitch McConnell's amendments would lengthen a transition period for implementation of the USA Freedom Act surveillance reforms from six months to a full year. (AP Photo)Â

McConnell tests his limits with spy bill amendments

Susan Ferrechio · June 2, 2015 4:01 am

While Paul's amendments might win support from some Senate lawmakers, a Paul aide acknowledged it is "extremely unlikely" they will be considered. (AP Photo)Â

Paul wants eight amendments to spy law legislation

Susan Ferrechio · June 1, 2015 5:39 pm

"Nothing has been decided yet as we move forward," House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

GOP leader hopes to pass Obama trade bill in June

Susan Ferrechio · June 1, 2015 4:06 pm

McCarthy won’t rule out Senate-amended spy law

Susan Ferrechio · June 1, 2015 3:56 pm

National Security

Patriot Act lapses, extending it difficult

Susan Ferrechio · June 1, 2015 11:14 am

After years of calling on both parties to work together, Obama might be about to watch as bipartisanship sinks his trade agenda. (iStock)

Obama’s new enemy on trade: Bipartisanship

Susan Ferrechio · June 1, 2015 9:00 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell walks from his office to the Senate floor on Capitol Hill, May 31, 2015 in Washington. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

National Security

Senate advances spy legislation but law will lapse

Susan Ferrechio · May 31, 2015 11:28 pm

Sen. John McCain listens to testimony during a committee hearing on Capitol Hill May 21, 2015 in Washington. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

National Security

McCain battles Paul over NSA bill tactics

Susan Ferrechio · May 31, 2015 10:19 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks from the Senate Chamber after gaveling open a special session to extend surveillance programs, in Washington, Sunday, May 31, 2015. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

National Security

Republicans will huddle over next steps on NSA law

Susan Ferrechio · May 31, 2015 9:19 pm

National Security

Boehner takes a swipe at Paul over NSA law

Susan Ferrechio · May 31, 2015 8:33 pm