It’s not because Democrats are getting in the way: The minority party has been completely shut out of the decision-making process in Congress, and it may be giving up its last bit of leverage by ...

Here’s what Americans could soon face if Congress doesn’t approve a government funding bill by midnight on Friday: Since Congress has not approved appropriations for any federal departments ...

President Donald Trump delivered his first joint address to Congress of his second term, highlighting his administration's achievements and facing opposition from Democratic lawmakers.In a wide ...

Congress averted a government shutdown Friday just hours before the funding deadline, after the Senate approved a House-passed spending bill that exposed deep rifts within the Democratic Party.

By Minho Kim Reporting from Washington Democratic lawmakers on Sunday expressed disappointment at their party’s uncoordinated response to President Trump’s address to Congress last week ...

There, they lobbied against Congress' temporary government funding bill that could slash the city's budget by more than $1 billion and leave public schools vulnerable to cuts. Parents mobilized ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has asked Congress to file a comment on Vice President Sara Duterte's petition challenging the impeachment proceedings against her. At a press briefing on ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

Cancel and fire first, analyze later,” Blumenthal said. “These policies are walked back only after veterans, Congress, and the media highlight their harmful impacts.” The VA’s temporary ...

Democratic lawmakers and others call the shutdown of congressionally funded programs illegal, saying such a move requires Congress’ approval. In his preliminary injunction Monday, Ali said Trump ...

Lawmakers who we spoke with were split over President Trump's address, who only appeared to further deepen the partisan divide by clashing with Democrats and demanding loyalty. I look at the ...