Management
Democrats to the Rescue: Congress Averts Shutdown for One More Week
Republicans could not muster support for the three-week bill and had to move a one-week measure instead.
Oversight
With Next Step Uncertain, Senate Approves Bill to Avoid DHS Shutdown
The House is working on an alternate three-week funding measure, and time is running out.
Oversight
Boehner Has a Plan to Avoid a DHS Shutdown -- But It Might Not Pass
Republicans are going to kick the can down the road.
Oversight
Senate Conservatives Concede, Won't Delay DHS Bill
Passage of a "clean" measure expected before Friday deadline, though House prospects remain uncertain.
Oversight
As Shutdown Nears, McConnell and Boehner Remain Far Apart
The two GOP leaders got together Wednesday, but unity remains elusive.
Oversight
Democrats Fear an Ambush on the Senate Floor Over DHS Funding
To prevent a partial shutdown, Democrats have to trust that Ted Cruz and other Republicans won't betray them or hold up the whole process.
Oversight
Senate Move Puts Boehner in a Bind Over DHS Funding
The Senate is preparing to send a clean DHS spending bill to the House, whether GOP leaders there want it or not.
Oversight
While Rubio Holds His Fire, Cruz and Paul Attack on the Next Immigration Front
Unlike the Senate's other two GOP presidential contenders, Marco Rubio hasn't taken a stance on Loretta Lynch's nomination.
Oversight
Why Democrats Won't Cave on Immigration to Avoid a Shutdown
Democrats believe that the optics of a partial shutdown will favor them.
Oversight
Republicans Just Got a Shutdown Lifeline. Will They Take It?
The GOP's internal debate continues.
Oversight
How to Spin a Government Shutdown
It will be a) Democrats' fault; b) not that bad; or c) quickly forgotten.
Management
Amid Homeland Security Funding Fight, 2016 Hopefuls Avoid the Front Lines
Cruz, Paul, and Rubio could use the standoff to distinguish themselves. So far, they're not.
Defense
Here's the White House Request for the Use of Force Against the Islamic State
The Obama administration has just sent the draft resolution to Congress Wednesday morning. Now it's Congress' turn.
Defense
GOP Awaits Obama's ISIS Battle Plan
Corker praises the White House handling of an authorization for military force. But other Republicans remain concerned.
Oversight
These Are Republicans' Options for Averting a Shutdown at DHS
GOP leaders have two legislative weeks before a partial shutdown.
Oversight
Senator: Attorney General Confirmation Hearing Will Be Forum to Hit Obama on Immigration
The new Senate Judiciary chairman takes over as his party mulls its next step in executive-order fight with White House.
Management
Conservative Agenda Push Begins With Immigration
The right's wish list includes confrontations with Obama on border policies, health care.
Management
Immigration Hawk Won't Lead the Senate Budget Committee
The panel's current top Republican will step aside in January to make way for a more mild-mannered leader.
Oversight
The 113th Congress Ends its Session Quietly
Senate approves a tax bill and several Obama nominees, but can't finish a terrorism insurance measure.
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