Five days before a looming government shutdown, the Senate passed the House's continuing resolution to push the deadline to Thanksgiving.
With a partial government shutdown looming, the Democrat-controlled House extended current funding levels and kicked a federal spending debate to late November.
A proposal to expand background checks was reportedly circulated by the attorney general and the White House legislative director, but White House officials deny the plan originated with them.
At his recent town hall in Austin, Rep. Lloyd Doggett discussed his views on healthcare, homelessness, and gun control among other issues.
Mitch McConnell's focus on filling judicial vacancies continued Wednesday as another wave of President Trump's nominees were confirmed.
The Tea Party's signature policy success faces its potential demise as the Trump Administration agrees to a big-spending budget deal with House Democrats.
After months of fighting, Congress passed a border supplemental bill that is leaving some on both sides of the aisle unhappy.
