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Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., has managed the defense authorization bill this year. The measure is on its way to the president for his signature earlier than usual. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Senate Sends Trump a Defense Authorization That Could Rein In His Parade

By Patrick Kelley
Posted August 1, 2018 at 2:39pm
Sen. Richard C. Shelby, R-Ala., has shepherded a largely bipartisan appropriations process, pushing forward a four-package spending measure on Wednesday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Senate Passes Spending Package, Rejects Trump’s Proposed Cuts

By Doug Sword
Posted August 1, 2018 at 2:07pm
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh could get a hearing next month, according to Judiciary Chairman Charles E. Grassley. (Sarah Silbiger/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Brett Kavanaugh September Judiciary Committee Hearing in the Works

By Todd Ruger
Posted August 1, 2018 at 1:57pm
 Former President Barack Obama, made his first round of endorsements in the 2018 election cycle. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Obamas Announce First Round of Endorsements

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 1, 2018 at 1:16pm
Republicans backing Jim Jordan for speaker may dig in against leadership appropriations strategy. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

House Conservatives Could Tank a Quick Fall Spending Push

By Paul M. Krawzak
Posted August 1, 2018 at 11:25am
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah., wants clarity on milk, and what it is. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Senators Ask ‘What Is Milk?’

By Katherine Tully-McManus
Posted August 1, 2018 at 11:19am
Then-FBI Director Robert Mueller testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing in February 2011. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Trump Tells Sessions to End Mueller’s Russia Investigation

By John T. Bennett
Posted August 1, 2018 at 9:56am
The Trump administration is seeking to finalize a rule that would allow consumers to purchase plans that don’t comply with all the regulations in the 2010 health care law.  (Scott Olson/Getty Images file photo)

Trump Plan: Consumers Could Keep Short-Term Health Plan Skirting Federal Rules

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted August 1, 2018 at 9:46am
Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., said he wants a bipartisan investigation of the Transportation Security Administration's "Quiet Skies" program. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call).

Lynch Wants Oversight of ‘Questionable’ TSA Program

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 1, 2018 at 9:22am
The sun sets over the U.S. Capitol in Washington in November 2015. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Voters Still Split on Who They Want to Control Congress, Poll Finds

By Stephanie Akin
Posted August 1, 2018 at 9:00am