President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to end "blue slip" tradition, claiming Democrats use it to block qualified judicial picks.
Rep. Bennie Thompson faced criticism for calling the shooting of National Guardsmen by Afghan refugee an 'unfortunate accident' during a House hearing.
Senate Republicans' proposal to replace expiring Obamacare premium subsidies with pre-funded health savings accounts (HSAs) failed as lawmakers face year-end deadline.
Federal authorities launch first-of-its-kind task force to combat transnational organized crime by bringing together state, local and federal agencies.