House Republicans released their long-awaited budget resolution Wednesday, which will allow up to $4.5 trillion to be added ...

With Republicans in charge, D.C.’s governance is in its most vulnerable position in half a century.

When Senate Democratic Leader Schumer says “Jump,” Sen. Angus King of Maine, who purports to be an independent, dutifully ...

Budget reconciliation is a legislative process that can be used to override the filibuster and expedite the approval of a package of legislation in Congress that changes spending, revenues, or the ...

The building played a prominent role in the civil rights movement. Hundreds of demonstrators, including Dr. Martin Luther ...

King Charles III went to Auschwitz in January to mark 80 years since the Nazi concentration camp's liberation. The visit followed a tour of Australia, in October, which reignited the debate about ...

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. When things actually happen on Capitol Hill, it’s frequently because senators ...

That wasn't going to happen in 2025, and Friday's filibuster is an indication that ... Ken DeGraff, R-Colorado Springs, citing Martin Luther King, Jr. "We can delve into the details where 99% ...

During his filibuster on the Senate floor, Booker engaged in weird moments of crazy hand gestures, including several apparent “Nazi-Style” salutes. In several instances, Booker appeared to be ...

Although a majority of senators voted to advance the legislation, the bill failed to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to overcome the filibuster. The vote was 52-47 with every voting Republican ...

So, here are some Senate vocabulary terms for you. Cloture, filibuster and ripen. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., filed "cloture" Tuesday to break filibusters on three nominees ...