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 Former Rep. Bobby Bright, D-Ala., announced he would challenge Rep. Martha Roby, R-Ala., as a Republican. (Scott J. Ferrell/Congressional Quarterly file photo)

Former Democratic Rep. Bright to Challenge Roby as a Republican

By Eric Garcia
Posted February 9, 2018 at 8:00am
The House followed the Senate in voting for a sweeping package that keeps the government open until at least March 23. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

House Passes Stopgap Spending Bill to End Government Shutdown

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted February 9, 2018 at 5:34am
Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, has a message for President Trump on White House Counsel Don McGahn’s planned departure: “U can't let that happen.” (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Senators Ponder How to Break Criminal Justice Logjam

By Todd Ruger
Posted February 9, 2018 at 5:05am
The Senate Banking Committee has narrowly endorsed the nomination of Marvin Goodfriend to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Senate Banking Panel Advances Fed, Two Other Financial Nominees

By Doug Sword
Posted February 9, 2018 at 5:04am
The IRS currently faces the tough task of implementing the most sweeping tax overhaul in decades. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Rettig Tapped for Top IRS Job

By Ryan McCrimmon
Posted February 9, 2018 at 5:03am
Storm clouds pass over the dome of the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 23, 2018. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Senate Passes Budget Deal With Shutdown Underway

By Niels Lesniewski and Ryan McCrimmon
Posted February 9, 2018 at 1:54am
Storm clouds pass over the dome of the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 23, 2018. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Shutdown Begins After Midnight Deadline Passes

By Jennifer Shutt and Kellie Mejdrich
Posted February 8, 2018 at 11:57pm
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks with reporters as she leaves the House chamber in the Capitol after holding her 8-hour speech focusing on DACA on Wednesday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Democrats Boast Budget Leverage, but Are They Bluffing?

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted February 8, 2018 at 8:56pm
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is objecting to a vote on the budget deal unless he gets his way on an amendment he wants to offer. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Rand Paul, Floor Objections, Golden Fleeces and the D.C. Streetcar

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted February 8, 2018 at 6:50pm
Congress continued to lurch toward another government shutdown on Thursday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Budget Deal Facing Senate Slowdown, House Objections

By Jennifer Shutt and Kellie Mejdrich
Posted February 8, 2018 at 5:36pm