Oversight

Senators Strike Deal to Vote on Spending Measure

After a long day of bickering, the two parties have agreed to vote on the massive "CROmnibus" Saturday night.

Oversight

Senate Buys Time for Spending Negotiations

Members approve a short-term continuing resolution to avert a shutdown.

Oversight

Eyeing the Exits, Senate GOP Expects Swift Spending Bill Passage

Lawmakers will wrap up the 113th Congress in a matter of days.

Management

Will Immigration Launch Repeat HealthCare.gov's Mistakes?

The rollout of the Obamacare site was a disaster. The White House wants to make sure that doesn't happen again.

Oversight

Obama's Pick to Head Immigration Agency Caught in Executive-Order Crossfire

Nominee to run ICE has cleared two Senate committees, but it's unclear if Democrats will get her approved before they lose the majority.

Oversight

Appropriations Chair: Immigration Order Can't be Defunded Through Spending Bill

Citizenship and Immigration Services receives most of its funding through application and petition fees.

Management

Obama Sets Out to Change 'Broken' Immigration System On His Own

The president announced major action on immigration in an address from the White House Thursday night.

Oversight

The Capitol Dome Is Ready for Its Makeover

The scaffolding is complete. Now the real restoration work can begin.

Management

Obama Reportedly Set to Act on Immigration

Executive action, strongly opposed by the GOP, would help as many as 5 million undocumented immigrants.

Management

Can Obama Split the Difference on Immigration?

Obama promised reform by the end of the year. Now he has to choose whom to offend. It's not a yes-or-no choice, but neither his critics nor his supporters will be happy with anything in between.

Oversight

As Lame-Duck Session Begins, Congress to Focus on Keeping Government Open

Other priorities include funding to fight Ebola, and authorization of military force in the Middle East.

Oversight

Syria Measure Likely to Pass, Despite Doubts in Both Parties

Congressional leaders are gathering votes as some members question Obama's strategy.

Management

The Administration Is Shifting $405M to Deal With the Border Crisis. Is It Enough?

Money will be taken from other priorities including disaster relief, coast guard maintenance and TSA.

Oversight

Senate Border Funding Bill Goes Down

Chamber heads home for recess unable to agree on an immigration measure.

Oversight

The Border Crisis Takes a Pause From Politics

At an ad-hoc hearing during a packed day, the actual unaccompanied minors took the focus.

Oversight

House Republicans Unveil Their Border Bill

It looks as if it can pass the House. But the Senate is a totally different story.

Oversight

Dissenting Vote on Border Funds Sought in House

Conservatives want a resolution saying President Obama has all the tools he needs to respond to the flood of undocumented immigrants.

Oversight

House Republicans Prepare Vote for Next Week on Border Package

McCarthy, Scalise face first big leadership test.

Defense

What Would the National Guard Actually Do at the Border?

White House calls the move 'symbolic' and says it is intended to 'generate headlines.'