parliamentary procedure where debate over a proposed piece of legislation is extended, allowing one or more members to delay or entirely prevent a vote on the proposal
South Carolina Rep. Russell Fry speaks at a candidate forum for Republican Senate candidates in Charleston on Aug. 6. At left is event organizer Alan Wilson, the state attorney general.
President Donald Trump and his closest allies on Capitol Hill said they’re willing to do whatever it takes to pass the so-called SAVE America Act before the midterms — except follow through on threats
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, seen here in June, is fielding calls to keep the Senate in session during August.
Nothing grabs public attention like poop, and there have been a whole lot of cartoons showing Uncle Sam or Liberty or Donald J. on the toilet. The source of all this is interesting, because it’s
"... farm aid and grants for states to encourage voter ID requirements. The resolution’s slim 216-214 passage comes after the White House and House GOP leaders for weeks worked to corral rank-and-file
Senate Republicans released a revised cryptocurrency regulatory framework bill on Wednesday with an added section intended to address public officials’ potential crypto conflicts of interest. But more
The House adopted a GOP-backed budget resolution along party lines Wednesday, taking a critical first step toward passing a $95 billion reconciliation package focused mostly on the Iran war. The vote
Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., is seeking automatic funding extensions to avoid government shutdowns. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)
