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Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows says there’s growing consensus for a longer stopgap funding bill. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Freedom Caucus Seeks to Delink Tax and Spending Negotiations

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted December 4, 2017 at 9:14pm
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., and Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., would need to be consulted to secure needed Democratic votes for a continuing resolution. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Senators Unclear on Plan to Fund Government Days Before Funding Expires

By Joe Williams and Jennifer Shutt
Posted December 4, 2017 at 6:53pm
Rep. John B. Anderson, center right, looks on as President Gerald R. Ford shakes hands with Rep. Ray John Madden. (Mickey Senkol/CQ Roll Call file photo)

John Anderson, Republican Who Ran for President as Independent, Dead at 95

By Roll Call Staff
Posted December 4, 2017 at 6:06pm
Powerful New Jersey Democrats have stuck by Sen. Robert Menendez since a judge declared a mistrial in his federal corruption case. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

TV Pundit Exploring Primary Bid Against Menendez in New Jersey

By Simone Pathé
Posted December 4, 2017 at 3:56pm
Part of the Bears Ears monument in Utah. (Wikimedia Commons)

Trump Reduction of National Monuments a Rare Move

By John T. Bennett
Posted December 4, 2017 at 3:56pm
Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, said he plans to pay the federal government for money it paid to settle a sexual harassment claim against him. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Report: Farenthold to Pay Back Money for Sexual Harassment Settlement

By Eric Garcia
Posted December 4, 2017 at 3:20pm
Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Trump Wants Hatch to Run for 8th Term

By John T. Bennett
Posted December 4, 2017 at 2:41pm
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other congressional leaders will meet with President Donald Trump one day before a shutdown showdown. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Trump, ‘Big Four’ Set to Meet Amid Shutdown Showdown

By Jennifer Shutt
Posted December 4, 2017 at 2:34pm
Roy Moore is facing allegations of sexual misconduct. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Trump Pledges Support for Moore in Phone Call

By Bridget Bowman
Posted December 4, 2017 at 12:46pm
Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., said using the appropriations process to restrict settlement payouts was complex. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Limiting Sexual Harassment Payouts ‘Complicated,’ Lawmakers Say

By Kellie Mejdrich
Posted December 4, 2017 at 11:08am