Susan Ferrechio

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Senate Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell speaks during a news conference at the Capitol May 19, 2015 in Washington. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Rare Sunday Senate session will decide fate of NSA spying powers

Susan Ferrechio · May 31, 2015 7:03 pm

âThe Denny I served with worked hard on behalf of his constituents and the country,â Boehner, R-Ohio, said. âIâm shocked and saddened to learn of these reports." (Getty image)

Boehner ‘shocked and saddened’ by Hastert indictment

Susan Ferrechio · May 30, 2015 12:26 am

CDC DirectorÂ Tom Frieden was contacted byÂ members of theÂ House Energy and Commerce Committee demanding a briefing over the accidental shipment of live anthrax. (Getty Image)

National Security

Lawmakers summon top officials on accidental anthrax delivery

Susan Ferrechio · May 28, 2015 10:54 pm

"As with too many issues in the nation's Capitol, a handful of lawmakers are holding up a very good bill that solves a problem," said Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner, R-Wis, an author of the USA Freedom Act. (Getty Images)

No Senate deal in sight on spy law

Susan Ferrechio · May 28, 2015 9:00 am

The State Department must release batches of emails belonging to former secretary of state and presidential contender Hillary Clinton ever 30 days, beginning at the end of next month, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. (AP Photo)

Court orders Clinton email release every 30 days

Susan Ferrechio · May 27, 2015 5:49 pm

NancyÂ Pelosi and other Democrats believe Obama's move to allow 5 million illegal immigrants to obtain work permits and federal benefits is well within his authority. (AP Photo)Â

Pelosi, Boehner issue dueling responses to immigration ruling

Susan Ferrechio · May 26, 2015 10:28 pm

IRS Commissioner John Koskinen has told Congress his agency's ability to respond to taxpayers seeking assistance with their returns has been reduced by budget cuts. (AP Photo)

IRS: Taxpayer info hacked

Susan Ferrechio · May 26, 2015 9:28 pm

Activists who support recent challenges to President Obama's 'Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents' (DAPA) program protest against a seperate group of activists who support DAPA, outside the Jacob K. Javits Federal building, where naturalization ceremonies take place, on May 19, 2015 in New York City. Â (Getty Image)

Court hands Obama big loss in immigration fight

Susan Ferrechio · May 26, 2015 8:17 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. walks to a Republican luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, May 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Senate blocks spy law extension

Susan Ferrechio · May 23, 2015 12:58 pm

"We need a balanced approach on trade," Portman said. "Fighting for good jobs through more exports and fighting against unfair trade practices." (AP File Photo)

Amendments could slow track Senate trade bill

Susan Ferrechio · May 23, 2015 4:00 am

Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. is surrounded by reporters as he walks to a luncheon with other Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, May 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Senate passes ‘fast track’ trade deal, but fate uncertain in the House

Susan Ferrechio · May 23, 2015 1:47 am

Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio. (AP)

Senate trade bill dodges ‘poison pills’ and advances toward final passage

Susan Ferrechio · May 23, 2015 12:39 am