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Former Sen. John Glenn, D-Ohio, died on Dec. 8. (CQ Roll Call file photo)

Politics

Glenn to Be Buried at Arlington

Ceremony begins at 9:40 a.m.

By Alex Gangitano
Posted April 5, 2017 at 1:36pm

Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley wrapped up his marathon floor speech Wednesday morning after more than 15 hours. He then gave bagels and muffins to Senate staff following the all-nighter. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Policy

Merkley Stages 15.5-Hour Anti-Gorsuch Talk-a-Thon in Senate

By Bridget Bowman
Posted April 5, 2017 at 6:54am
President Donald Trump’s recent budget blueprint proposes eliminating roughly 3,200 positions at the EPA along with 50 programs. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images file photo)

Politics

Some GOP Lawmakers Push Back Against EPA Cuts

By Stephanie Akin
Posted April 4, 2017 at 5:04am
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Judge Neil Gorsuch will be confirmed to the Supreme Court, one way or another. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Politics

It’s Official: Filibuster of Neil Gorsuch Starts Nuclear Option Clock

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted April 3, 2017 at 1:20pm
If they're smart, House Republicans will see that being tied to President Donald Trump is a recipe for defeat next year, Allen writes. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Opinion: The S.S. Trump Is Sinking — Find a Lifeboat

By Jonathan Allen
Posted April 3, 2017 at 5:03am

Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Ease Tax Burdens, Criminal Penalties on Pot

By Stephanie Akin
Posted March 30, 2017 at 3:07pm
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin in October. The two will be among the G-20 leaders President Donald Trump will join for a summit Friday in Hamburg, Germany. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images file photo)

Graham, McCain Welcome Putin Foe to Congress

By Rachel Oswald
Posted March 30, 2017 at 2:38pm
Vice President Mike Pence was needed to break a tie just so the Senate could consider a joint resolution that could slow funding to Planned Parenthood. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Senate Needs All Hands, Including Vice President, on Measure to Restrict Health Funds

By Jason Dick
Posted March 30, 2017 at 12:17pm
Democratic leaders such as Charles E. Schumer and Nancy Pelosi may be celebrating the GOP’s recent health care debacle, but they need to focus on making sure that Americans know what they stand for, Curtis writes. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Opinion: Not So Fast, Democrats. You Had a Good Day, but Now What?

By Mary Curtis
Posted March 30, 2017 at 5:04am
Senate Intelligence Chairman Richard M. Burr and Vice Chairman Mark Warner hold a news conference Wednesday to provide an update on the panel’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Senate Intelligence Leaders Stress Bipartisanship in Russia Probe

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted March 30, 2017 at 5:03am