John Thune

A bill introduced by Sens. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and David Perdue of Georgia would establish a skills-based system for admitting immigrants, slash the number of refugees admitted each year, and cut legal immigration by half. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Senate Republicans not sure about Trump-backed immigration bill

Susan Ferrechio · August 3, 2017 12:37 am

Several senators said that they aren't abandoning their Obamacare repeal efforts, but they need to start work on tax reform. "We've gotta start forming up consensus around tax reform," said Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. "That takes time. [Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell] has to get that track moving." (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Senate Republicans not ready to give up on Obamacare repeal

Robert King · August 2, 2017 10:03 pm

"Right now I'm very pessimistic," said Sen. Chuck Grassley. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Hopes for Obamacare deal fade in the Senate

Robert King · August 1, 2017 4:01 am

The GOP must now find a measure that can pass the Senate at the conclusion of 20 hours of debate and the introduction of what could be dozens of amendments. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate Republicans pin their hopes on ‘skinny’ repeal plan

Kimberly Leonard and Susan Ferrechio · July 26, 2017 8:20 pm

"Net neutrality is vital to our economy and while we strongly support the rules on the books at the FCC, we have also indicated a willingness to work with Congress to ensure strong enforcement net neutrality rules are left intact," the Internet Association, a trade group representing the biggest tech firms, said last week.

Despite Republican appeals, Democrats not willing to deal on net neutrality legislation

Melissa Quinn · July 24, 2017 4:01 am

Anthony Scaramucci, incoming White House communications director, speaks to the media during the daily press briefing at the White House, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Washington. White House press secretary Sean Spicer has resigned. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Weekend wrap: Meet Anthony Scaramucci

Kyle Feldscher · July 24, 2017 1:06 am

There are conflicting reports on whether President Trump would sign the Russia sanctions bill or veto it. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

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White House sends mixed messages on whether Trump will sign Russia sanctions bill

Kyle Feldscher · July 23, 2017 5:28 pm

Sen. John Thune said the Senate will, no matter what, vote at some point this week on the motion to proceed. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

John Thune: Mitch McConnell will decide ‘at some point this week’ which healthcare bill to bring up

Kyle Feldscher · July 23, 2017 2:54 pm

Some Republican lawmakers don't know if they will be voting on a repeal-only bill or a repeal and replacement measure next week. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Confusion reigns in Senate on healthcare

Robert King · July 20, 2017 6:03 pm

Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, who did not set a timeline for debate on the measure, told a group of reporters in the Capitol Monday that a procedural vote to begin debate on the measure could happen as early as Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Senate Republicans don’t trust leaders’ Obamacare repeal process

David M. Drucker · July 14, 2017 4:01 am

Senate leadership faces a monumental task of winning support from key centrists, especially after leaving in place more than $700 billion in Medicaid cuts. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republican leaders try to flip wary centrists on healthcare bill

Robert King · July 14, 2017 4:01 am

While conservatives are on board with the amendment, there remain lingering concerns from senators about protections for people with pre-existing conditions. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Fate of Cruz’s healthcare proposal hinges on CBO

Robert King · July 11, 2017 8:07 pm